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
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
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
Grieg writes a letter of welcome to the Brodskys at the Hotel Norge where the landlord had promised to have the rooms ready. Grieg asks them to remain at the hotel until he collects them or telephones early the following morning. Dated 5 Jul 1906.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
The Griegs are delighted that the Brodskys are coming, although late, and bravo with children and niece. Unfortunately the Griegs cannot put up 5. However Grieg can recommend the Hotel Norge where he always stays. By night they will be free but...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Tchaikovsky has written to Brodsky at the Conservatoire, from Paris, Vienna and Tiflis without receiving a reply. He now writes to Anna and is distressed that their interchange has been broken. Tchaikovsky wants to know what they are doing; if ...
Busoni writes to Anna belatedly to accept Adolph's kind invitation. He regrets his refusal in June but still hopes to hear Adolph play his violin sonata which he will bring with him. Dated 17 Jul 1898.
Busoni writes to Anna that he has been tired and suffering from overwork. Although he is ready for England on 18th March and firmly resolved to remaining there for 17 days, he was very grateful to Adolph for releasing him from his word and postpo...