The Brodsky Papers comprise letters, newscuttings, programmes, telegrams, photograph albums, loose photographs, concert tickets, official documents (marriage certificate, diplomas) and music, which were found in the Brodsky home following the deat...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Aged about 5, Adolph leans against a very elaborately carved chair. The printing on the back of the photograph is in gold and under the photograph is printed in Roman lettering: Cherson Winkert.
Autograph book, started in 1857 by Henry Fuchs, Carl's father. The cover of the book is engraved with Henry's initials, and there are photographs of Henry and Carl stuck into the inside cover. Carl Fuchs has written the following on on...
This letter is an attestation of Adolph Brodsky's musicianship at 11 years of age. By the desire of Herr Brodsky from Kherson, Meyerbeer has listened to his 11-year-old son Adolph play a fantasy for violin by Alard. In Meyerbeer's opin...
The report covers the term 1866-67, and shows that Brodsky was studying violin, composition and piano. His progress has been 'outstanding'. The certificate is signed by Hellmesberger, director of the Conservatoire.
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (1817-present)
This article has been torn from a newspaper and the part concerning Adolph Brodsky has been marked by hand in red. The date of this review is probably some time in the 1880s.
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 Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
A photograph of the Brodsky Quartet at the youthful stage of its Manchester formation: Dr. A. Brodsky, R. Briggs, S. Speelman and Carl Fuchs. The 2 violinists stand behind and between the violist and 'cellist.