Grieg received Brodsky's letter the previous day. A few weeks ago Nina suddenly became ill and had to be taken to hospital. She had erysipelas and the doctors demand that she spends some weeks in a sanatorium before resuming her domestic du...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Grieg writes a letter of welcome to the Brodskys at the Hotel Norge where the landlord had promised to have the rooms ready. Grieg asks them to remain at the hotel until he collects them or telephones early the following morning. Dated 5 Jul 1906.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
The Griegs are delighted that the Brodskys are coming, although late, and bravo with children and niece. Unfortunately the Griegs cannot put up 5. However Grieg can recommend the Hotel Norge where he always stays. By night they will be free but...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
From what Nina Grieg writes in this letter to Anna Brodsky, we understand that Anna Brodsky has been in Nancy with her sister Olga Picard who has been ill or has faced some misfortune, while Adolph Brodsky has been in Paris with "der stumme f...
This framed photograph depicts two elderly gentlemen standing in what appears to be a park or garden. They are turned slightly towards each other, and neither is looking directly at the camera. A piece of paper is included with the photograph, w...
The Griegs are yearning to hear from the Brodskys and are wondering if they have received the letter and photograph. The Griegs think and speak daily of the happy all-too-short time spent chez the Brodskys. Grieg sends greetings to the cat, to ...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
The Griegs are waiting very eagerly for news of the Brodskys' arrival. "Es muss sein," but the question is, when? The Griegs are saving the good weather for them and ask if they prefer hard or soft beds; and what ought to be the d...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Nina Grieg writes before leaving Kristiania in 10 to 12 days. She is relieved that the Brodskys are well again. There is not much to be heard in Kristiania but Nina plays the piano now and again and has had many pupils. She is going to the Beye...
Nina is delighted to have heard from Anna and is relieved to know that the Brodskys are back in England after their visit to Russia. Anna's letter arrived as they were preparing to leave Kristiania where they had spent a few weeks to hear th...
Anna writes to Nina as she sits under the fragrant firs while not far away the orchestra plays waltzes by Johann Strauss. Anna writes that she and Adolph wish to enjoy some of the modern composers, Debussy, Max Reger, Delius, etc., but what they ...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer