Classical notes

Mother's Day, St Patrick's Day and Easter are nearly upon us, but forget the flowers, the shamrock and the chocolate eggs: think classical.

Mother's Day, St Patrick's Day and Easter are nearly upon us, but forget the flowers, the shamrock and the chocolate eggs: think classical. I can't imagine a better gift than a subscription to a music appreciation course run by the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) at its headquarters in Westland Row, Dublin.

The joy of music lasts a lot longer than a faded bunch of roses - a lifetime, in fact.

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