Love blossoms for musicians as the band plays on

“IF music be the food of love, play on...” — Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

If you have little to celebrate this Valentine’s day, you may be heartened by the story of a Waterford couple.

Both keen musicians, Neil and Ruth Brophy were brought together through their love of music. Neil plays euphonium and Ruth plays clarinet and they met while both playing with the renowned Barrack Street Concert Band in Waterford city.