Ludwig Von Beethoven died in 1827, likely not hearing reflected in performance a single note of his composed music in the last 13 or so years of his life.  An all occlusive deafness stole any semblance other than vibration of the complex sound paintings he was continuing to create, with nothing but his memory of […]... Read More

We are often called on these pages to speak of genius.  The story of western civilization is replete with epic personalities and talents.  The accomplishments in art, music, literature, philosophy and science often soar to heights that elevate humankind to a special, almost immortal transcendency.  But inevitably, the source of such genius is at base […]... Read More