[Frumious Bandersnatch]

Second that motion. Every note was wrung from the tears of angels. It isn't music, it's God thinking aloud...

If you liked the 9th, you will love his "Chorale."  Strictly speaking, the 9th isn't totally Beethoven's work.  The "Ode to Joy" portion of it was pretty much lifted from Schiller.

[IronJack]

The "Ode to Joy" portion of it was pretty much lifted from Schiller.

The lyrics were. The music is all Beethoven. And Beethoven took considerable artistic license with the lyrics as well. It's not a competition, but a blend of two sublime talents.