Today is Beethoven’s Birthday. If he hadn’t died in 1827, he would be 237 years old today. Damn, that party would be a hoot!

I first became a fan of Beethoven’s tunes when I was eight years old and started taking piano lessons. In college, I made extra cash by giving piano lessons. I still have a piano, though I don’t play it often.

(Note the two busts of Beethoven.)

So in honor of Ludwig’s day, here’s the first movement of his 9th Symphony. Enjoy.