1996 PELIKAN CONCERTO Toledo Limited Edition 2136/4000 18K Gold F Nib Fountain Pen. The Pelikan Concerto fountain pen was originally due for release at Christmas in 1995. Production was ultimately delayed due to negotiations over the use of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” on the pen’s barrel as well as problems encountered during testing of the lacquered finish. Customers who had pre-ordered the pen received an apology letter from Pelikan along with a CD of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. While the finish was ultimately better executed than the Hunting, it still had some issues with durability if used regularly. Another quirk of the Concerto is that it was reported to have been ...