Be inspired.

The Proms have started the long marathon over the summer at the Royal Albert Hall. On Friday night we had one of the most inspirational pianists on the circuit, the 24 year blind Japanese player - Nobuyuki Tsujii playing Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2. Did you notice - I said 'blind'? There was the most rapturous response to his inspirational playing. His parents recognised when his was still very young that he enjoyed listening to and playing music. And so the long journey began, he now plays in some of the most prestigious concerts halls across the world. If you want to get a sensation that is truly amazing watch him on BBC 4 last Friday. On the theme of inspired music, we had last night the curmudgeonly David Starkey introducing a new series Music and Monarchy on BBC 2. We have been very fortunate in this country that royal patronage, especially for coral music has been so strong here. Resulting in the world famous choir at King's College Cambridge, initially supported by Henry VI.