Programme of the second concert of the first season of Musikforeningens (1890-1891)
Part of Brodsky Papers
Concert by the Brodsky Quartet which comprised Brodsky, Hans Becker, Ottocar Novacek and Julius Klengel
Brodsky Quartet (1880s-1929)
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Anna Brodsky to Nina Grieg
Part of Brodsky Papers
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
Part of Brodsky Papers
Although this cutting bears neither name nor date, it is probably from The Manchester Guardian and dates from the first decade of the century. Dr. Richter was ill and unable to conduct this Hallé concert, which was the last of the season.
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Newscutting of a review of a concert given by the Hallé Orchestra conducted by Hans Richter
Part of Brodsky Papers
According to the critic, the two items by British composers on the programme sounded "deplorably commonplace in comparison with the music immediately preceding and succeeding them." Mr. Plunket Greene sang with too much exaggeration. D...
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Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Anna Brodsky to Nina Grieg
Part of Brodsky Papers
Anna Brodsky believes that it is an eternity since she and Nina Grieg communicated with each other. There has been some aggravation in the relations between the Brodskys and Richter and his family. Richter is a great musician but, as a person he...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edvard Grieg
Part of Brodsky Papers
This photocopy is rather faint and occasionally Brodsky's spidery writing is indecipherable. Adolph Brodsky writes enthusiastically to Edvard Grieg. Brodsky explains in reply to Professor Kretschmar that the concerts were Hallé's perso...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edvard Grieg
Part of Brodsky Papers
Adolph Brodsky is delighted to have received the score with Edvard's inscription on the title page and thanks Grieg heartily for this Christmas present. He writes in haste as he must pack and go off in a few hours. They are playing in Frank...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Annotated photograph of Hans Richter
Part of Brodsky Papers
This is a photograph of Hans Richter, which has been painted over. There is a German transcription written on the mount, below the photograph; the photograph is for Adolf Brodsky from Hans Richter. Richter was an Austro-Hungarian conductor, and ...
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor
Autograph letter signed from Hans Richter to Adolph Brodsky, with accompanying envelope
Part of Brodsky Papers
Richter writes to Brodsky in a very light-hearted vein after a turbulent crossing to Ireland. Burton ought to be studying his recitative diligently to know it by heart but he will be alright in the arias. The letter is dated 10 Mar 1901.
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor
Autograph letter card signed from Hans Richter to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Giovanni Guidice, alias Richter, asks Maestro Brodsky what piece he will play in addition to the concerto by Sinding. This missive is addressed to Serenissimo Sordido Presto. The card is postmarked 4 Mar 1902.
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor