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Photograph of Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Printed Music by Thomas Pitfield donated by Albert Griffiths
A formal outdoor studio portrait. Adolph and Anna are seated on a wooden summerseat with the trunk of a tree immediately behind. In Adolph's right hand is his hat while his left hand is gently placed on Anna's left shoulder. Anna hold...
Brodsky, Adolph (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photograph of Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Printed Music by Thomas Pitfield donated by Albert Griffiths
A formal photograph probably taken in the garden of the Brodsky home in Bowdon. Anna is seated on an elaborate wooden chair with an open book in her gloved hand. She is gazing in the distance. Hatted and with his right hand in his pocket, Adolp...
Brodsky, Adolph (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Part of Printed Music by Thomas Pitfield donated by Albert Griffiths
An elderly Brodsky is seated with violin covered in rosin under his right arm and bow in right hand.
Brodsky, Adolph (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Programme for three violin and piano recitals performed by Adolph Brodsky and RJ Forbes
Part of Printed Music by Thomas Pitfield donated by Albert Griffiths
These recitals were performed under the auspices of the University Musical Society and in aid of the University Appeal Fund. The recitals were held at the Whitworth Hall of Manchester University on 2 Feb, 16 Feb and 2 Mar, 1921.
Brodsky, Adolph (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Autograph postcard signed from Johannes Brahms to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Addressed to: Herrn Adolf Brodsky, Leipzig, Kaiser Wilhelmstraße. It reads: “Einverstanden - namentlich mit [Nr] 1 u. 3 des Programmes Bestens Ihr, J Brahms”. The postcard refers to the forthcoming concert of the Brodsky Quartet in Leipzig on ...
Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897), Composer
Autograph card from Edvard Grieg to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
The Norwegian colony in Leipzig, the Griegs, expresses great appreciation of the outstanding violinist's kind attention to Norwegian musical interests. The letter (with accompanying envelope) is in German and is dated 28 Feb 1889.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Autograph postcard signed from Edvard Grieg to Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
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
Autograph letter signed from Edvard Grieg to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Grieg has invited Brodsky to Norway, but Brodsky is engaged in England until the 14th of August. The second half of August is the worst possible time for Norway: the light nights are over, the rainy season has started, the mountain streams and ri...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Autograph letter signed from Edvard Grieg to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
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
Autograph picture postcard signed from Edvard Grieg to Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
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