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 (1894-present)
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
Autograph postcard signed from Hans Richter to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
In this humorous postcard, Richter acknowledges that Brodsky will be bringing his wife with him on the following day. He admits that their wives are essential dampers when they, the men, get carried away. Dated 29 Nov 1902. With accompanying ty...
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor
Autograph letter signed from Hans Richter to James Forsyth
Part of Brodsky Papers
Richter writes with displeasure to Mr. Forsyth that Mr. Hatton jun. has not been engaged for the Orchestra. Richter has given Mr. Hatton his word and will not concede. Brodsky's protégé Mr. Leo Smith may have the next vacancy after Richter ...
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor
Autograph letter signed from Hans Richter to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Richter expresses his personal annoyance and explains to Brodsky about the appointment of Mr. Smith instead of Mr. Hatton to whom Richter has promised and not just mentioned the job in place of Mr. Roden. If Mr. Smith is poor, he may be given com...
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor
Autograph card signed to Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Hans and Maria Richter send congratulations and all good wishes in verse to Adolph and Anna Brodsky on the occasion of their silver wedding. The letter (with accompanying envelope) is in German and is dated 13 May 1905.
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor
Autograph letter signed from Edvard Grieg to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Grieg is annoyed that Herr Urbanek in Prague has not given definite dates. Concert agencies in other towns are pressurising him. Grieg sends the score of a newly published orchestral piece about which he has been writing or speaking for years. ...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Autograph postcard signed from Hans and Marie Richter to Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
The address and an informal photograph of Richter are printed on this postcard. The postcard or correspondence card has been forwarded from Bowdon to the Brodskys at Clifton Hotel, Blackpool. Hans and Marie Richter send friendly greetings to the...
Richter, Hans Johann Baptist Isidor (1843-1916), Conductor
Autograph practice letter initialled from Anna Brodsky to Alice Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
The Brodskys have just received a letter from Lady Elgar reporting that Sir Edward is unwell. The Brodskys hope that he will soon be quite well again. Mrs. Brodsky tells Lady Elgar that her husband plays or studies the Elgar Concerto every day. ...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer