Sir, – I'm wish to express my bewilderment and sadness at RTÉ's decision to discontinue the contract of the Vanbrugh String Quartet (Michael Dervan, Arts, December 4th). I know my sentiments are shared by all music-lovers in Cork, whose respect and affection for the quartet are immeasurable. Shame on RTÉ! What a shabby way to reward 28 years of outstanding service to music in Ireland. – Yours, etc,
PAULINE Mac SWEENEY,
St Patrick’s Hill, Cork.