The Brilliant Bassoon Adventure

What makes the bassoon sound so rich and distinctive? Join presenter Sian Owens and BBC National Orchestra of Wales bassoonist Patrick to discover one of the orchestra's amazing, endangered instruments. Learn how it works, hear it in action, and uncover fascinating facts about the bassoon before getting creative yourself. Using recycled and recyclable materials, you'll then make your very own bassoon at home and experiment with creating your own sounds. Who knows? It could be the start of your own musical adventure!