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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 (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Part of Carl Fuchs Papers
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...
Autograph letter signed from Giacomo Meyerbeer
Part of Brodsky Papers
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 Allard. In Meyerbeer's opi...
Meyerbeer, Giacomo (1791-1864) opera compose
Photograph of Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
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
Postcard of the Brodsky Quartet
Part of Printed Music by Thomas Pitfield donated by Albert Griffiths
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.
Brodsky Quartet (1894-)
Photograph of Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
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
Autograph letter signed from Jakob Dont to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Jakob Dont thanks Brodsky for writing. Dont congratulates Brodsky on his achievement as an artist. Brodsky's conscientiousness and earnestness lead to true art and guarantee success. Brodsky has asked if he may come as a boarder to share D...
Dont, Jakob (1815-1888), Violinist, teacher
Autograph letter signed from L. Kupernik to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Kupernik addresses Brodsky as dear young bull. Brodsky is in Paris. Kupernik is in love with Anna L'vovna. Dated 16 Jul 1878.
Kupernik, Lev Abramovich (1845-1905) lawyer, theatre critic
Autograph letter signed from L. Kupernik to Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Kupernik informs Anna L'vovna that her letter of 21/9 January arrived during his absence from Kiev. He had been in various countries of the Russian Empire: Petersburg, Moscow, Kharkov and the Caucasus. Kupernik envies Anna and envies Paris ...
Kupernik, Lev Abramovich (1845-1905) lawyer, theatre critic
Autograph letter signed from Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Turgenev writes to Brodsky to pass on a message from his accompanist Krachkovskii. There will be a rehearsal on Saturday at 5 o'clock at 18 rue de Tilsitt. Krachkovskii would like to have the music beforehand and Turgenev asks if he may hav...
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich (1818-1883) author