[Machine Translation] Symphony No. 9" ("The Ninth"), completed by Beethoven in 1824, has been performed all over the world, and in Japan it is especially well known for its year-end performances. Before World War II, the Ninth was already compared to "Chushingura" and "Dojoji," and was a favorite with packed houses when it was performed. The Ninth was not merely a famous piece of music, but a familiar piece of music. This book discusses how the Ninth was accepted and established in Japan from around 1925 to 1955, roughly the first half of the Showa period.