Spiritual and Sensual, Music and Silence

In the Mystical Life, All Opposites find their Point of Union

Music is indeed the mediator between the spiritual and sensual life. — Ludwig van Beethoven

We don’t know the exact date of Beethoven’s birth, but he was baptized on December 17, 1770; and given that it was customary in this time to baptize infants as soon as possible after birth, December 16 is widely regarded as the great maestro’s birthday.

By the time…