<can't see that this has been posted before - where are all the outraged bassoonists?>

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol...icle6741409.ece

"You have to clutch a pole with knobs..."

Oh dear. lol

I think the problem is that the bassoon repertoire isn't really known.

That's what happens when you send a bassoon sceptic to review a bassoon concert. Pretty stupid really.

That's just a load of rubbish. I don't claim to be a bassoon expert, but I sit next to one and orchestra and it has quite a nice sound.

I'm here!
Bassoons are great!

Not that I'm biased, or anything...

Seriously, though, a bassoon when played nicely can have a lovely sweet tone. And it's got a huge range - I think it's even slightly more than the clarinet.
Lizbun - I agree, but another problem (and normally the biggest one) is that you have to admit it, the bassoon looks ridiculous, so a lot of people see it as only having comic value. Grrr!

I love the bassoon. I really want to play it, but i think I've already got enough on my plate

Go on, have a go! It's a great instrument! [/persuasive bassoonist voice]
What else do you play? Clarinet I know, and garklein what else?

I love the sound and look of bassoons. I wish I could afford one

I get the feeling from the review that critic just didn't want to be there!

I learnt bassoon as a teenager and wish I still had it. (My mum sold it without telling me ) I can't justify the expense of buying a replacement.