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Autograph biographical notes of Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
In these incomplete notes Anna mentions the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto which was premiered by Brodsky in Vienna in 1881. She mentions his 8 years of work in Leipzig and his 3 years in America. She adds his return to Europe and the offer from Si...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer
Autograph extract from the minutes of Council from Stanley Withers to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Stanley Withers copies the extract from the minutes of Council for Brodsky. Resolved: that Mr. Adolph Brodsky be offered the appointment of Principal Professor of the Violin and Conductor of the College Orchestra from September 20th next on the f...
Withers, Stanley (fl.1892-1928), Registrar of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Autograph letter signed from Adolphus W Ward to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Ward formally invites Brodsky to accept the Principal Professorship of the Violin in the College on the conditions mentioned in the enclosed papers. The letter is dated 25 Jan 1895.
Ward, Adolphus William (1837-1924), historian
Autograph letter signed from Charles Hallé to Adolph Brodsky, with accompanying envelope
Part of Brodsky Papers
Hallé is delighted to hear that Brodsky will accept the post in Manchester and will do his utmost to make the post agreeable to him. The Directors of the College meet on the 23rd of January and after this Brodsky will receive official confirmatio...
Hallé, Charles (1819-1895), Knight; pianist, conductor, founder of Royal Manchester College of Music
Autograph letter signed from Clyde Twelvetrees to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Twelvetrees informs Brodsky that he has just accepted the position of principal 'cello in the Hallé Orchestra next season and, as these concerts will hardly provide a living, he asks Brodsky's advice about finding pupils. He has had 15 ...
Twelvetrees, Clyde (1865-1956), 'cellist
Autograph letter signed from Edvard Grieg to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Autograph letter signed from F.E. Weiss to whom it may concern
Part of Brodsky Papers
Weiss writes in his capacity as Vice-Chancellor of the University and Chairman of the Royal [Manchester] College of Music to achieve the release of Brodsky, being held as a non-combatant prisoner of war in Austria. Weiss certifies that Brodsky is...
Weiss, F.E. (fl.1892-fl.1930), Professor of Botany and Vice-Chancellor at Victoria University, Chair of Royal Manchester College of Music
Autograph letter signed from Frank Merrick to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Mr. Withers has asked if Frank Merrick will continue with the present arrangement regarding rooms until the next Council meeting. Merrick is willing, but would like henceforth to have no.12 for 2 whole days per week - either Tuesday and Friday or...
Merrick, Frank (1886-1981), Pianist, teacher and composer
Autograph letter signed from Granville Hill to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Granville Hill apologises for the delay in replying to Brodsky's letter. He will look in at the College on Friday morning at 11 to run through the Mendelssohn or any other pieces Brodsky has selected for next Sunday's concert. The lett...
Hill, Granville (fl.1900s-1920s)
Autograph president's address at the first AGM of the RMCM Club
Part of Brodsky Papers
In this address the President of the Club, Anna Brodsky, reports that the number of members has now increased to 89. Compositions of the members Mr. Isaacs and Mr. Leo Smith have been performed. Dr. Keighley has given a very interesting lecture....
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer