RIAM is thrilled to announce The Merrion Hotel, Dublin as the official Accommodation Partner of the Royal Irish Academy of Music for the Wigmore Series Dublin concerts.
The partnership also includes the new RIAM at the Merrion series of weekend afternoon piano recitals during which talented students of the Academy will perform in the hotel’s elegant drawing rooms during their celebrated Art Tea, honouring the centuries old hospitality tradition of live musical performances in Ireland’s great houses.
Dorothy MacCann, Brand Director of The Merrion, said 'We are delighted to work with the Royal Irish Academy of Music to bring this exciting programme to life. We hope to provide our guests with an unforgettable and special afternoon tea experience, as well as showcasing the great talents of future classical music performers.'
Deborah Kelleher, Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, added
‘We are absolutely delighted to welcome the Merrion Hotel as Accommodation Partners on the Wigmore Series. It is important for us that visiting artists have a fantastic experience when they visit Dublin and being able to host them in the wonderful surrounds of the Merrion Hotel is something special. We are also very appreciative of the opportunities offered to our students to showcase their talents as part of the RIAM at the Merrion initiative’.