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It stands as the crowning achievement of Western classical music.

200 years ago today, Beethoven premiered his instantly beloved Symphony No. 9 in D minor.

Widely praised as a groundbreaking composition, the symphony has and continues to influence artists across the cultural spectrum, and to spark joy.

https://theconversation.com/beethovens-ninth-symphony-at-200-revolutionary-work-of-art-has-spawned-two-centuries-of-joy-goodwill-and-propaganda-221734
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@TheConversationUS @histodons Dudes. ‘Crowning achievement of Western classical music'?

Only if you look at everything through a romanticism-tinged lens and ignore 500+ years of music before Beethoven and 200 years of music after.

Beethoven 9 is a great piece of music. But it's hardly 'The Best Piece of Music Ever.'

There is loads of wonderful music out there that is equally as important and inspiring.

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