I remember a school reunion finishing with a walk with fellows to Norwood Parade in Adelaide and a chance meeting with two performers from the Norwood Symphony Orchestra, apparently having a coffee before they performed. They weren't too chatty but I returned to see NSO in rehearsal at the Town Hall years later. They were preparing for a masterwork that I'd love to catch, but won't, Handel Messiah. At least I heard some preparation and it was community-level but impressive. Two basses, one 5-string, and some decent sight-reading or near to. These were early days so some work required but wish I were here, actually. I'd love to have another go at it. The MD conductor was Michael Milton, principal second violin with Adelaide SO, but also with connections to Canberra through brother Nick. They worked through several parts of Messiah and I could just swoon at the inevitability of it all, through recognition or genius, whatever. So an entertaining and informative half-rehearsal to listen in on and again, wish I could make the Messiah they will perform mid-Dec.
Michael Milton (MD, conductor) led the Norwood Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal in Norwood, SA.
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