Beethoven and The Sublime

Author: Julian Scott

February 28, 2026

Reading about the life of Beethoven reminded me of what was said of the Sumerian hero Gilgamesh, that he was two-thirds divine and one-third human, and that his human part made him a very difficult character to live with. If you listen to Beethoven’s music – the ‘Eroica’ (3rd) Symphony, the ‘Emperor’ (5th) Piano Concerto, [...]

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