Autograph note by Adolph Brodsky on back of envelope from Brahms

This material is held atRoyal Northern College of Music Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 1179 AB/704
  • Former Reference
    • GB 1179 AB/655
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1891
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Envelope addressed by Johannes Brahms to Herrn Koncertmeister Adolf Brodsky, Leipzig. If need be, to be found at the Music Conservatoire. A note by Adolph Brodsky to the effect that on the occasion of the first performance of the G major String Quintet, Brodsky wrote to Brahms that the 'cello melody could not be heard when the violins were playing forte. Postmarked 2 Apr 1891.