Originally posted by Sorrano:
Whether or not the music is divine is not my issue. But rather Beethoven's purposes is to reach for that which is divine in his art (regardless whether the goal is attainable or not) is my point. Or to exceed the existing realm of human experience in art. And if man is offspring of a God why not be capable of being godly, like unto the parent? If I am not misunderstanding you I think we are in agreement.
Whether or not the music is divine is not my issue. But rather Beethoven's purposes is to reach for that which is divine in his art (regardless whether the goal is attainable or not) is my point. Or to exceed the existing realm of human experience in art. And if man is offspring of a God why not be capable of being godly, like unto the parent? If I am not misunderstanding you I think we are in agreement.
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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin
[This message has been edited by Rod (edited July 19, 2002).]
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