About Berkhamsted Music Society
Financial Support
Berkhamsted Music Society is a member of 
supported financially by Dacorum Borough Council and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.
History
The Berkhamsted Music Society was formed in 1954 by Peter Stevenson, Daphne Heal and their musical friends at in inaugural meeting in the School Hall of Berkhamsted School for Girls. Peter Stevenson was elected Chairman at that meeting, and Daphne Heal as Vice-Chairman, Joyce Stevenson as Secretary and Christopher Morris as Treasurer. The pianist Benno Moiseiwitch consented to be President and gave two unforgettable recitals before his death in 1963.
The following year the distinguished local composer and musician Antony Hopkins honoured the society by becoming its President, a post he still holds. Antony Hopkins has provided magnificent support over the years giving lecture-recitals which have been enjoyed by a large audience. He gave his latest talk as recently as 2005.
The society has enjoyed programmes from many famous artists over the years - these include Cecil Aronowitz, Evelyn Rothwell, Radoslav Kvapil, John Lill, Jack Brymer, Lesley Garrett, Stephen Kovacevich, Ian Partridge, Steven Isserlis, Paul Hamburger, John Lenehan, Kathryn Stott and innumerable string quartets and other recitalists.
Another highly valued feature of the society are the excursions to venues in London to hear orchestral concerts, or visits to other venues such as Oxford and Milton Keynes. These start from Berkhamsted in comfortable coaches and are usually planned for 4- 6 times a year.
Officers and Committee
Position |
Name |
|---|---|
| President | Antony Hopkins, CBE |
| Vice President | Brian Norris |
| Chairman | Humphrey Norrington  01442
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| Vice Chairman | Colin Mitchell |
| Hon. Treasurer | Neil Kennedy  treasurer@berkhamstedmusic.co.uk |
| Hon. Secretary | Margaret Dudlyke |
| Members | Ian Fyfe 01442-862682 (Excursions) John Malcolm Miles Nicholas Trevor Nicholas (Publicity) Brian Parsons John Partridge Elizabeth Wood |