Beethoven is one of my heroes. His 9th Symphony is probably my favorite piece of music.My DD used to love Beethoven as a child.
I was babysitting one time and the kids were asleep. I was looking for a record to listen to... aha! The 9th! Yay. Except it was THE WORST recording I've ever heard. "Complete on one album!" the cover said. Yeah, because they didn't play any of the repeats.
I had to turn it off when Baritone soloist opened the Chorale. He sounded like he was going through puberty. No, I don't know who it was, or the conductor, or orchestra. I wouldn't own up to having anything to do with it, were I involved.