Today I went to the Science Museum, and to the Royal Choral Society's production of Handel's Messiah, in which my father was singing. The former was very good; the latter was excellent.
There is a very good temporary exhibit on the contribution of Muslim civilization to science; I recommend it greatly, especially the water-clock of Al-Jazari.
As for the production of the Messiah, it was excellent. Everyone in the Royal Albert Hall stood for the "Hallelujah" Chorus. I found that very moving. The applause at the end of the oratorio must have lasted twelve or fourteen minutes, at the least, I should think.
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