Andrew Carlan wrote:

>I am not particularly interested in Beethoven's operas or choral
>works and I hate the 9th symphony.

I consider the 9th Beethoven's finest symphonic accomplishment.  There's
so much going on in the first movement; I usually find something new every
time I listen.  The frenetic 2nd movement is one of the most exciting
scherzos I've ever heard.  The 3rd movement is very beautiful, and the
4th is probably my favorite symphonic Beethoven.

What is it about the 9th that bothers you?

Don Satz
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