Julliard String Quartet (JSQ) performs Beethoven

Did anyone know that November is Nat'l Beethoven month?  Well, it is even though Beethoven's birthday is in December.  As far as I'm concerned, the man & his music cannot be feted enough.  Perhaps it is no coincidence that the world reknown JSQ performed Beethoven's String Quartet in C sharp minor, Op. 131 which the current movie, A Late Quartet, is inspired by and structured around.  At the time Beethoven composed his final 5 string quartets, he was already deaf & in failing health.  His musical genuis is hard to fathom without even considering he could only hear his compositions in his head.  Could Picasso have continued to paint after losing his sight?  I think yes, but then, genuis on their magnitudes is a miracle in and of itself.  Thankfully, you don't have to be an Einstein appreciate their work.  Just make sure to take the time to listen to Beethoven,'s music, see the Picasso exhibit @ the Guggenheim & see the movie, A Late Quartet.  The esteemed awards for JSQ are immense.  They have been inducted into the Nat'l Academy for Recording Arts & Sciences '86 and became the 1st classical music ensemble to have been bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy.  The concert was held at Alice Tully Hall to a completely full house with a crowd on standby for seats.  You are able to hear JSQ in concert in numerous, prestigious venues.  Last night, the tickets were FREE to those savvy enough to obtain them from the Julliard School ticket booth.  I did not stay after intermission for Beethoven's String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132 as I wanted to see the end of the Knicks/Nets game.  "My heart's beatin rhythm, And my soul keeps a-singing the blues."(C. Berry) Roll over NY Knicks the Brooklyn Nets are the News.