Newscutting of an article on the death of Dr. Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
The article mentions the fact that all proceeds from Brodsky Quartet concerts were handed over to the sustentation fund at the Royal Manchester College of Music, [2162 pounds in recent years], a fund to aid students who could not continue without ...
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Programme of the Brodsky Memorial Concert
Part of Brodsky Papers
This concert was in aid of the fund to establish a scholarship to the memory of the late Dr. Brodsky. There is a list of donations received up-to-date.. This concert took place in the Free Trade Hall on Friday 15 March 1929. The Orchestra was le...
Royal Manchester College of Music (1893-1973)
Photograph of Adolph and Anna Brodsky with members of the RMCM Club
Part of Brodsky Papers
On Anna Brodsky’s left sits Edward Isaacs.
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Printed letter from Alfred Worsley to Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
There are two copies of this item. Consists of agenda for the next RMCM Club meeting, as well as a voting form for members of the Committee 1910-1911. Adolph Brodsky has made notes on the back of one copy.
Worsley, Alfred (fl.1910s-fl.1920s), composer
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 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 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 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.1890s-1930s), Professor of Botany and Vice-Chancellor at Victoria University, Chair of Royal Manchester College of Music
Typescript letter signed from Lawrence Haward to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Haward was curator of the City of Manchester Art Gallery. He is anxious that Brodsky’s students are made more aware of the Gallery, and encloses an exhibition leaflet. The letter is dated 30 Nov 1916.
Haward, Lawrence Warrington (1878-1957), art collector, director of Manchester Art Gallery
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