We all know and love this great masterwork. It boasts one the most memorable and recognizable melody ever written, has been the subject of thousands of scholarly articles, and changed the way subsequent generations approach music itself. It rings just as true today as it did 200 years ago and has shaped much of the music that was written after it, including music being written today. So what makes this piece so great? What about it has led to its place as one of the most influential works of art ever created? This Score Club edition tries to answer the question, “Why Beethoven Nine?”