the capacity/design of the Compact Disc being based on the length of the 9th Symphony.

Probably not... Most performances of the glorious Ninth run 59--63 minutes, whereas (as you well know) the capacity of the CD is anything from 68--75 minutes, depending on how far the producers want to stretch the standard.

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