It is possible to obtain your own copy of All kinds of Musick from:
The Price is £10 or it is possible to place your order by telephone ( 020 8894 0391 ) when the book will be posted to you on receipt of a cheque for £12.50 which includes packing and postage.
Howard Greenwood's exciting story of how the Richmond Concert Society started and how it has grown in its first 40 years has received much acclaim since it was published in May 2002.
A few comments from some of those who have read it:
"What a masterpiece! I hardly put it down once I began it and loved it. It combines history, musical education, Richmond affairs and intrigue. It is most readable and so well written. The early history is fascinating and to have sailed through the early turbulence to the present calm and favourable seas is a fantastic achievement. I now understand much more about the Society and the factors which you take into account in planning a programme." A.A.
"It is a remarkable and invaluable record of the Society. Looking back at the roll-call of performers I was quite staggered by the quality of people whom you have brought to the borough. I liked also the flashes of humour like the description of the packed audience who turned up to hear the wrong Solomon!" V.C.
"The book is an impressive account in every way. It was fascinating to see the large number of later famous musicians who played to the Society in the early years" R.W.
"I have read it once, and found the whole story rivetting. I have now read it a second time with increased enjoyment. I must read it yet again!! " M.C.
"What a glorious achievement. I have read it all the way through and found it absorbing and of special interest. So many musicians, performers and personalities come to life. " R.H.
I started reading "All kind of Musick" before I went to sleep last night but I found it so absorbing that I had to finish it and it was 1.30 before I was able to turn the light off !! " J.G.