Classical music and opera events to fight the Winter blues

Banish the winter blues with some classical music or opera. Cathy Desmond selects the best events of the months ahead.

1. The Music Makers RTÉ Philharmonic Choir Anniversary, NCH, Jan 9

The RTÉ Philharmonic Choir, celebrate their 30th Anniversary in January with a performance on the very date of the first ever rehearsal – (January 9, 1985) .