What a fascinating programme.

Yes the BBC producer was a bit po-faced but I suppose he had to be satisfied the project would work and not make the Proms a laughing stock, but his manner wasn't exactly endearing.

I was impressed the way both the instrument makers and the musicians entered into the spirit of the whole exercise and were prepared to give it a go.

Whoever made the oboe was a star, it was a beauty, even through my headphones (so as not to disturb swmbo). I noticed the cellos were miked up, so presumably they never really overcame the volume issue.

Thoroughly enjoyable and well done for Charles Hazlewood for his project.