Helen Keller’s Stunning Description of ‘Hearing’ Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

We often think of music as something we hear. This isn’t surprising. Our hearing is the main sense involved in the endeavor. But it’s not the only sense. We pay less attention to the way music—and sounds, in general—are felt. But sound has a profound effect on our bodies. Emotionally. Physically. Cognitively. Think, for instance, of how jarring it is … Continue reading Helen Keller’s Stunning Description of ‘Hearing’ Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony