Emerson String Quartet Plays Beethoven String Quartet in E-flat Major - I'm Wonderstruck It's Miraculous

The Emerson String Quartet performed in Lincoln Center's White Light Festival at Alice Tully Hall last evening.  The first piece was Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 127.   I was wonderstruck by the miracle of Beethoven's genius, transported by the heavenly beauty of the music and humbled with gratitude to revel in its glorious performance.  The Emerson String Quarter has achieved an unparalleled level of honors.  The Quartet has been playing & recording for more than 40 years.  They've amassed 9 Grammys, including 2 for Best Classical album, three Gramophone Classical Music Awards and the accolades, along with collaborations with other fine artists is astounding.  My praise for the performance of the Emerson Quartet would not do it justice.  It's imperative to consider the extraordinary creative genius of Beethoven (b Germany 1770-1827).   Beethoven was completely deaf at the time he composed this string quartet (as well as many of his other preeminent compositions).  Earlier in the day I saw the film WONDERSTRUCK.  The film based on the book by Brian Selznick has two young protagonists, both of whom are deaf.  The movie explored a world without sound & music as experienced through these endearing characters.  The absence of music in their world was a void whose greatness was keenly noted.  Ben, one of the characters told his friend who was playing a record he was able to experience & enjoy the music through its vibrations.  Last night I became aware of the music for its marvelous audio qualities and as a richer sentient experience.  WONDERSTRUCK and the movie CHILDREN of a LESSER GOD do validate the significant loss of music granted the hearing enabled.   A gentlemen with his seeing eye dog were exiting the theater following the concert.  It was unfortunate the exit was situated such that the man was led into an obstruction.  The dog turned in the opposite direction inadvertently entangling the man's arm in the railing causing him to fall.  A woman seated on the aisle offered assistance to the flustered gentleman.  This was a memorable concert.  It served as a reminder to marvel at awe inspiring splendors and affirmed the appreciation for human kindness.