Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edward Elgar

Adolph Brodsky writes admiringly to Edward Elgar of the latter's Quartet which was magnificently performed by the Catterall Quartet. Brodsky is particularly impressed with the first movement "which is a wonderful work of art." Brodsky is cut off from all his quartet colleagues, especially Speelman who "is tied fast to the North Pier at Blackpool." The Brodsky Quartet will not be able to play the Quartet until next season. It does not matter who plays it as long as they do justice to the work. Brodsky is grateful to the younger quartets for doing the pioneer work. Brodsky hopes in time to play it all over the North of England and in Ireland. The Bohemian Quartet is coming to England soon and Brodsky hopes that they will play Elgar's Quartet on the continent. The original is dated 29 May 1919, and it is unclear when this photocopy was made.