The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (also known as "the Choral" and "Ode To Joy"), is Ludwig van Beethoven's final complete symphony. Completed in 1824, the symphony is one of the best-known works. Among critics, it is almost universally considered one of Beethoven's greatest works, and many consider it one of the greatest compositions in the western musical canon.
The words are sung during the final movement by four vocal soloists and a chorus. They were taken from the "Ode to Joy", a poem written by Friedrich Schiller in 1785 and revised in 1803, with additions made by the composer. Today, it stands as one of the most played symphonies in the world.
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