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
Hallé introduces himself to Brodsky, mentions that Willy Hess must leave England because of ill-health and offers Brodsky three vacant posts: Principal Teacher [Violin] at the RMCM, including direction of the ensemble and orchestral class amountin...
Hallé, Charles (1819-1895), Knight; pianist, conductor, founder of Royal Manchester College of Music
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
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
Letters sent by Charles Hallé (88 in total), chiefly to Stanley Withers and Gustav Behrens, and chiefly concerning the foundation of the Royal Manchester College of Music, particularly meetings for canvassing support and executive meetings. Other...
Hallé, Charles (1819-1895), Knight; pianist, conductor, founder of Royal Manchester College of Music