Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Beethoven opened new realms of musical expression that profoundly influenced composers throughout the nineteenth century.
B. In the finale of his Ninth Symphony, Beethoven took the unprecedented step of using a chorus and four solo vocalists.
C. Like Haydn and many other composers of the classical period, Beethoven depended on the aristocracy for his financial well-being.
D. The finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is based on Schiller's poem about human brotherhood, Ode to Joy.
Answer: C
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