On May 7, 1824, a grand enterprise unfolded in a Vienna theater, a space of luxury and a testament to the citys investment in cultural wealth. The premiere of Ludwig van Beethovens Ninth Symphony was a major event for the music market, a chance for the leaders of business and finance to witness the development of a new masterpiece and make a valuable discovery. On stage, the legendary composer stood, a silent partner in his own potential success. Profoundly deaf, his only technology was the musi