The bell is the most universal instrument: from the ancient bells of Chinese civilisation to the modern
American carillon, from early monastic bells to English change ringing in churches, bells have defined the social and religious atmosphere of a country. This colourful montage gives the sense and sound of bell traditions around the world and shows how bells have been an important source of inspiration for composers, from Musorgsky's famous Coronation Scene in Boris Godunov to Tan
Dun's Symphony 1997, which was inspired by the discovery of a set of 2,400-year-old Chinese bells and features in tomorrow's Prom. Producer Jessica Isaacs