Three weeks ago, my spine was on fire while I experienced the delight of Beethoven's masterpiece the 9th Symphony. Well after weeks of practice and a drunken agreement tonight was the first dress rehearsal for Handel's Messiah. To hear the 500 voices combine with the strings was inspirational. To actually be involved with something seemingly magical, reminded me of my jazz days with Moanin'. Bloody special anyway. Performances on the 19th and 21st at the Sydney Town Hall. Amen.