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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,054 --> 00:00:02,210 Provided by explosiveskull https://twitter.com/kaboomskull 2 00:00:11,484 --> 00:00:13,443 My dear Beethoven, 3 00:00:13,603 --> 00:00:16,564 for the first time since you left Bonn 32 years ago, 4 00:00:16,764 --> 00:00:19,164 you are reading a long letter from me. 5 00:00:19,363 --> 00:00:24,003 The delay is because I received no reply to my last letter to you. 6 00:00:24,283 --> 00:00:28,524 This is not right, especially as we old people live in the past 7 00:00:28,804 --> 00:00:31,085 and delight in the images of our youth. 8 00:00:31,245 --> 00:00:33,165 Not so fast. 9 00:00:33,324 --> 00:00:35,884 Not so fleeting. I want to hear every note. 10 00:00:38,724 --> 00:00:40,125 Keep in time! 11 00:00:42,683 --> 00:00:45,885 Thank God I can speak of you to my husband and children. 12 00:00:46,324 --> 00:00:49,843 We are all proud that such a great man frequented our home. 13 00:00:55,205 --> 00:00:57,005 I wonder what it says. 14 00:00:57,325 --> 00:00:59,524 He's reading it for the third time. 15 00:01:01,404 --> 00:01:03,884 He is as sensitive 16 00:01:04,084 --> 00:01:05,843 as his music. 17 00:01:08,043 --> 00:01:10,484 -Can he really hear nothing? -Nothing, Madame. 18 00:01:10,683 --> 00:01:12,323 He's stone deaf. 19 00:01:12,444 --> 00:01:15,405 You know, Herr van Beethoven, we had the honor 20 00:01:15,644 --> 00:01:20,563 of attending the triumphant premiere of his Ninth Symphony. 21 00:01:21,763 --> 00:01:23,764 May we ask where you are traveling? 22 00:01:23,924 --> 00:01:25,405 Also to Linz? 23 00:01:25,565 --> 00:01:29,724 We'll be leaving you soon. Another of my uncles has an estate here. 24 00:01:30,244 --> 00:01:32,124 The maestro needs peace. 25 00:01:34,205 --> 00:01:36,883 Do you not desire to see your old friends? 26 00:01:37,085 --> 00:01:40,564 To stand on the banks of the Rhine, where we were so happy? 27 00:01:45,243 --> 00:01:49,524 Is your silence a result of the painful circumstances of your departure? 28 00:01:59,483 --> 00:02:01,325 Rest assured, dear Beethoven, 29 00:02:01,485 --> 00:02:03,645 I have long since forgiven you. 30 00:02:21,924 --> 00:02:23,764 Again! Go on! 31 00:02:40,685 --> 00:02:42,724 Did you not sleep well? 32 00:02:42,884 --> 00:02:44,444 Everything is fine. 33 00:02:50,083 --> 00:02:51,644 What is written there? 34 00:02:51,805 --> 00:02:52,964 What? 35 00:02:54,044 --> 00:02:57,204 Herr van Beethoven, do you know how late it is? 36 00:02:59,604 --> 00:03:02,564 This can't go on. My night is too short. 37 00:03:02,765 --> 00:03:03,925 So is ours! 38 00:03:04,084 --> 00:03:07,123 In an hour you'll be shouting around your bakery. 39 00:03:07,324 --> 00:03:09,964 -Think we can sleep then? -That's... 40 00:03:10,164 --> 00:03:11,965 Impitoyable! Exactly. 41 00:03:13,484 --> 00:03:16,205 -Play! -I won't stand for this. I'll be back! 42 00:03:18,804 --> 00:03:20,964 He's tired, Jean. Let him be. 43 00:03:52,044 --> 00:03:54,085 Leave him be. Please. 44 00:03:56,805 --> 00:03:59,243 He needs to practice, practice, practice. 45 00:03:59,404 --> 00:04:01,805 Mozart practiced with his father, too. 46 00:04:02,003 --> 00:04:03,524 He's a child. 47 00:04:03,684 --> 00:04:07,124 An eight-year-old boy. And you pretend he's six. 48 00:04:07,324 --> 00:04:10,005 Mozart composed a symphony at eight. 49 00:04:10,203 --> 00:04:11,963 Then he isn't like Mozart. 50 00:05:02,203 --> 00:05:04,684 What's that music he's playing? 51 00:05:06,764 --> 00:05:09,724 Mozart's latest piano concerto, your Highness. 52 00:05:09,964 --> 00:05:11,403 Mozart? 53 00:05:11,764 --> 00:05:13,685 Who is that? 54 00:05:13,884 --> 00:05:17,244 You don't know Mozart, Uncle? All Vienna is talking about him. 55 00:05:17,444 --> 00:05:20,805 -Especially the young ladies. -Ill-bred young fellow. 56 00:05:21,044 --> 00:05:23,284 He said to Marie-Antoinette... 57 00:05:25,325 --> 00:05:26,844 What's wrong? 58 00:05:27,003 --> 00:05:29,124 Why has he stopped playing? 59 00:05:29,725 --> 00:05:32,565 Louis! Keep playing! 60 00:05:50,564 --> 00:05:51,963 Come on. 61 00:06:10,203 --> 00:06:13,964 How did his highness enjoy my son's performance? 62 00:06:20,725 --> 00:06:22,163 Five thalers? 63 00:06:24,603 --> 00:06:26,204 My humble thanks. 64 00:06:26,364 --> 00:06:27,324 Come on. 65 00:06:53,044 --> 00:06:54,123 Wait! 66 00:06:57,284 --> 00:06:58,725 What are you doing? 67 00:06:59,684 --> 00:07:02,405 -Who is that? -The Archduke of Austria. 68 00:07:03,124 --> 00:07:05,404 He'll be the new prince-elector. 69 00:07:05,604 --> 00:07:07,244 -When the old one dies. -Him? 70 00:07:07,404 --> 00:07:10,164 Can you become an elector so young? 71 00:07:10,365 --> 00:07:11,725 The old one hasn't gone yet. 72 00:07:17,885 --> 00:07:19,644 Oh, there'll be trouble now! 73 00:07:23,685 --> 00:07:26,405 You left me without air during the hallelujahs! 74 00:07:28,365 --> 00:07:31,444 Is that what Rhinelanders do to Protestants? 75 00:07:33,965 --> 00:07:36,244 Which of you is Louis? 76 00:07:36,444 --> 00:07:37,804 It's you. 77 00:07:37,924 --> 00:07:41,364 Meister van den Eeden said you play pianoforte rather well. 78 00:07:41,604 --> 00:07:44,005 Yes, he played for the Elector. 79 00:07:44,164 --> 00:07:45,964 Did he now? 80 00:07:46,884 --> 00:07:48,284 So, Louis... 81 00:07:49,365 --> 00:07:52,403 I am conducting the court orchestra tonight. 82 00:07:52,604 --> 00:07:54,924 Could you help me with the sheet music? 83 00:07:55,124 --> 00:07:57,883 I need three hands to play continuo and conduct. 84 00:07:58,084 --> 00:08:01,645 To turn the pages I need a fourth, and God only gave me two. 85 00:08:15,404 --> 00:08:18,323 -Savage bumblebee! Wicked angel! -Decrepit bungler! Dangling corpse! 86 00:08:18,564 --> 00:08:22,323 -Quarrelsome harpy! Resurrected witch! -Peevish sorehead! Skeleton! 87 00:08:22,564 --> 00:08:24,483 I laugh... 88 00:08:27,964 --> 00:08:29,965 at your frenzy 89 00:08:37,244 --> 00:08:39,043 -Savage bumblebee! -Decrepit bungler! 90 00:08:39,204 --> 00:08:41,243 - Wicked angel! -Dangling corpse! 91 00:08:41,404 --> 00:08:43,084 - Wicked angel! -Dangling corpse! 92 00:08:43,244 --> 00:08:45,125 -Savage bumblebee! -Decrepit bungler! 93 00:08:45,284 --> 00:08:49,804 Quarrelsome harpy! Resurrected witch! Resurrected witch! Quarrelsome harpy! 94 00:08:50,085 --> 00:08:51,564 I'll split... 95 00:08:57,044 --> 00:08:58,604 your head in two 96 00:08:58,764 --> 00:09:00,563 I'll split... 97 00:09:02,444 --> 00:09:04,843 your head in two. 98 00:09:06,164 --> 00:09:09,484 -Let me down. -For you to flirt with the noble gents? 99 00:09:09,724 --> 00:09:12,284 Out of the question. Gentlemen! 100 00:09:12,485 --> 00:09:15,884 I have here a fine wench, charming and fair. 101 00:09:16,124 --> 00:09:20,324 Blessed by the Lord God with a clear and bewitching voice. 102 00:09:22,085 --> 00:09:25,524 For a small donation, she will show off her talents. 103 00:09:25,724 --> 00:09:27,524 No, I will not! 104 00:09:29,244 --> 00:09:30,725 Then go! 105 00:09:30,883 --> 00:09:33,644 Let the celibates fondle you for a few kreutzers. 106 00:09:33,844 --> 00:09:36,044 There she goes, my beloved. 107 00:09:36,204 --> 00:09:40,523 Straight to the fauteuil of his highness the Elector. 108 00:09:40,804 --> 00:09:42,325 Meister Neefe! 109 00:09:44,844 --> 00:09:46,683 I hate to ask, 110 00:09:46,845 --> 00:09:49,205 but could you lend me a few kreutzers? 111 00:09:49,404 --> 00:09:52,963 -The landlady won't let me pay on credit. -Sorry, Pfeiffer. 112 00:09:53,204 --> 00:09:57,004 I owe my last few kreutzers to this young man. Come on. 113 00:09:57,243 --> 00:10:00,964 Oh, excuse me, the Elector's own page turner. 114 00:10:01,203 --> 00:10:04,204 Did Your Excellency enjoy our little show? 115 00:10:04,404 --> 00:10:07,243 Yes, it was very funny. But the music... 116 00:10:07,445 --> 00:10:09,444 What? The music... 117 00:10:09,603 --> 00:10:13,003 -A little simple. -Simple! Did you hear that? 118 00:10:13,245 --> 00:10:15,364 How he speaks of the great Telemann? 119 00:10:15,524 --> 00:10:18,165 What music does Monsieur prefer? 120 00:10:18,364 --> 00:10:20,124 -Mozart. -Mozart? 121 00:10:21,523 --> 00:10:23,044 Mozart. 122 00:10:23,164 --> 00:10:25,924 Wonderful. Play us something by Mozart! 123 00:10:32,483 --> 00:10:33,963 Kiss 124 00:10:34,084 --> 00:10:35,404 me 125 00:10:35,564 --> 00:10:38,004 on the ass 126 00:10:39,164 --> 00:10:41,764 Quickly 127 00:10:41,924 --> 00:10:44,045 Quickly 128 00:10:44,244 --> 00:10:47,964 Kiss me on the ass quickly. 129 00:10:48,684 --> 00:10:51,284 Kiss me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me 130 00:10:51,484 --> 00:10:53,524 Kiss me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me 131 00:10:53,684 --> 00:10:56,164 Quickly, quickly, quickly, quickly! 132 00:10:56,364 --> 00:10:58,164 Quickly, quickly, quickly, quickly! 133 00:10:58,325 --> 00:10:59,285 Altogether! 134 00:11:18,843 --> 00:11:21,324 -You've never played that before? -No. 135 00:11:22,523 --> 00:11:23,964 Herr van Beethoven. 136 00:11:25,044 --> 00:11:26,524 Herr van Beethoven! 137 00:11:28,323 --> 00:11:29,725 I see. 138 00:11:32,444 --> 00:11:36,244 As Herr van Eeden has been unwell for some time, 139 00:11:36,485 --> 00:11:38,804 I would be quite happy to... 140 00:11:39,003 --> 00:11:40,684 to teach Ludwig. 141 00:11:44,364 --> 00:11:46,924 You? Teach Ludwig? 142 00:11:48,044 --> 00:11:49,925 Who are you to flatter yourself so? 143 00:11:50,764 --> 00:11:53,523 Well, I have experience of teaching. 144 00:11:53,725 --> 00:11:57,004 I was fortunate enough to be a pupil of Johann Adam... 145 00:11:57,205 --> 00:11:59,564 I'll tell you something, Herr Neefe. 146 00:12:00,244 --> 00:12:03,645 The name of Beethoven is highly esteemed here at court. 147 00:12:04,643 --> 00:12:07,644 My late father was Kapellmeister here. 148 00:12:07,844 --> 00:12:10,644 If I am in need of a teacher for Louis... 149 00:12:12,084 --> 00:12:14,725 -Company, march! On the double! -Oh, God. Louis! 150 00:12:17,765 --> 00:12:19,724 Come on, faster! 151 00:12:21,845 --> 00:12:25,045 -Quiet, in the name of the law! -Herr van Beethoven! 152 00:12:27,084 --> 00:12:28,605 Come with me. Come, Louis. 153 00:12:29,965 --> 00:12:31,243 Louis... 154 00:12:32,284 --> 00:12:33,723 Come on. 155 00:12:34,124 --> 00:12:37,245 -Good night, Herr Kapellmeister. -You must be careful, Monsieur. 156 00:12:37,485 --> 00:12:39,924 Minister Belderbusch has spies everywhere. 157 00:12:40,085 --> 00:12:44,244 How can you stand it? I can see you're an artist, a free spirit. 158 00:12:46,965 --> 00:12:48,403 Come on. 159 00:12:50,925 --> 00:12:54,004 The Elector has always treated us Beethovens well. 160 00:12:54,245 --> 00:12:56,325 It's far worse elsewhere. 161 00:12:56,484 --> 00:12:58,525 It will always be worse elsewhere. 162 00:12:58,684 --> 00:13:01,925 But is this a reason to accept oppression? 163 00:13:02,164 --> 00:13:04,084 There is no subjugation so perfect 164 00:13:04,245 --> 00:13:06,445 as that which keeps the appearance of freedom. 165 00:13:11,964 --> 00:13:14,483 -Did you make that up? -Of course not. 166 00:13:15,604 --> 00:13:17,804 -A quote by the great Rousseau. -I see. 167 00:13:17,964 --> 00:13:19,123 Here we are. 168 00:13:19,244 --> 00:13:22,124 Don't expect too much, Monsieur. It's only an attic. 169 00:13:29,403 --> 00:13:30,964 We've arrived. 170 00:13:39,163 --> 00:13:41,203 -Careful! -Of course. 171 00:13:41,363 --> 00:13:43,924 There are sensitive instruments inside. 172 00:13:51,405 --> 00:13:52,483 FALL 1826 173 00:13:52,645 --> 00:13:54,564 He was going to send a carriage. 174 00:13:55,524 --> 00:13:56,843 There. Look, Uncle. 175 00:14:17,324 --> 00:14:20,003 Welcome to Gneixendorf, my dear brother. 176 00:14:21,884 --> 00:14:24,244 Hurry up! Welcome. 177 00:14:29,282 --> 00:14:30,723 -Welcome! -You have no other conveyance? 178 00:14:30,924 --> 00:14:33,244 Or why did you send me this manure cart? 179 00:14:33,405 --> 00:14:35,683 My wife had to leave urgently for Krems. 180 00:14:36,804 --> 00:14:38,283 She has important errands. 181 00:14:38,444 --> 00:14:41,884 My thanks for being like a father to you and your brother! 182 00:14:42,085 --> 00:14:43,445 Where is my room? 183 00:14:43,603 --> 00:14:45,004 This way. 184 00:14:47,005 --> 00:14:51,485 Konstanze, show my brother his room. And you take care of the baggage! 185 00:15:02,563 --> 00:15:04,404 Let me look at you. 186 00:15:06,363 --> 00:15:08,684 Why would you do such a thing? 187 00:15:08,884 --> 00:15:10,364 Forgive me, Uncle. 188 00:15:10,964 --> 00:15:13,164 You know how overbearing he can be. 189 00:15:29,525 --> 00:15:33,245 So this is the répétiteur who cost me 300 guilders? 190 00:15:33,484 --> 00:15:37,444 -No, these are my study fellows. We... -And the rest? 191 00:15:37,683 --> 00:15:40,684 You spend it on drink, hey? Just you wait! 192 00:15:40,884 --> 00:15:43,683 You scoundrel! Crook! Lazybones! 193 00:15:43,925 --> 00:15:45,203 Thief! 194 00:16:36,005 --> 00:16:38,684 Mon dieu, what's he playing? Much too slow! 195 00:16:38,884 --> 00:16:42,284 Allegro! Fast! Not andante. It has to run. 196 00:17:16,204 --> 00:17:17,324 Coach! 197 00:17:24,844 --> 00:17:27,644 That's not music. It's caterwauling. 198 00:17:27,844 --> 00:17:30,245 Why did you stop, Schuppanzigh? 199 00:17:31,924 --> 00:17:35,324 Are you serious about this? This is sheer mockery. 200 00:17:36,044 --> 00:17:40,564 His mind is probably confused by his deafness, and too much wine. 201 00:17:40,843 --> 00:17:45,764 If he would keep to the tempos I set and not come up with his own! 202 00:17:46,084 --> 00:17:49,165 But you've got too comfortable. Too lazy to practice. 203 00:17:49,363 --> 00:17:51,283 And so you blame my music. 204 00:17:59,244 --> 00:18:00,925 Good day to you, sir! 205 00:18:01,803 --> 00:18:03,804 TO THINK YOU WERE ONCE COMPARED TO MOZART! 206 00:18:06,323 --> 00:18:07,685 May I? 207 00:18:09,325 --> 00:18:11,765 It's only the fugue, Maestro. 208 00:18:11,964 --> 00:18:15,324 The cavatina is splendid, and the other movements too. 209 00:18:15,563 --> 00:18:17,323 You agree, Herr Holz? 210 00:18:18,085 --> 00:18:20,604 Why don't you rewrite the finale? 211 00:18:20,805 --> 00:18:22,124 A NEW FINALE? 212 00:18:23,483 --> 00:18:25,523 You want me to cut the fugue? 213 00:18:25,684 --> 00:18:30,285 Who will listen to it? All that dissonance, all those voices. 214 00:18:30,564 --> 00:18:32,684 They don't fit together. 215 00:18:33,564 --> 00:18:34,723 What? 216 00:18:39,003 --> 00:18:41,483 -No one will buy it. -What did he say? 217 00:18:42,044 --> 00:18:44,804 You tell him, Herr Holz. He listens to you. 218 00:18:46,324 --> 00:18:48,163 It's too hard, Maestro. 219 00:18:50,484 --> 00:18:52,004 Unplayable. 220 00:18:53,485 --> 00:18:54,884 Unplayable? 221 00:18:55,964 --> 00:18:57,363 Maestro, Frau Schlemmer. 222 00:18:57,524 --> 00:19:00,124 -Your nephew's landlady. -Why didn't Karl come? 223 00:19:00,324 --> 00:19:02,043 He's disappeared. 224 00:19:02,203 --> 00:19:06,163 He took one of the dueling pistols my husband had locked away. 225 00:20:15,524 --> 00:20:16,604 Ludwig. 226 00:20:31,604 --> 00:20:33,325 Did you write this? 227 00:20:39,924 --> 00:20:41,763 Have you written others? 228 00:20:54,284 --> 00:20:55,684 A sonata? 229 00:20:57,445 --> 00:20:59,043 Play it for me. 230 00:21:06,603 --> 00:21:09,323 Stop. Why did you change that? 231 00:21:09,525 --> 00:21:12,805 Meister van den Eeden said it was against the rules. 232 00:21:14,563 --> 00:21:17,724 And who makes the rules? Meister van den Eeden? 233 00:21:17,963 --> 00:21:20,765 No, they're in the book that he uses. 234 00:21:20,963 --> 00:21:22,883 It's a French book. 235 00:21:23,685 --> 00:21:26,604 -"Demonstration..." -"...du principe de l'harmonie." 236 00:21:26,844 --> 00:21:29,083 By Jean-Philippe Rameau. May I? 237 00:21:32,484 --> 00:21:34,044 Very nice! 238 00:21:35,205 --> 00:21:37,085 Very boring. 239 00:21:37,564 --> 00:21:40,285 As if everything had to be nice. 240 00:21:40,483 --> 00:21:43,203 If you feel this way, for example... 241 00:21:44,843 --> 00:21:46,685 Because you're angry, 242 00:21:46,845 --> 00:21:51,244 because you feel unfairly treated or you can't stand it any longer, 243 00:21:51,525 --> 00:21:55,164 then Meister van den Eeden or Monsieur Rameau might not like it, 244 00:21:55,403 --> 00:21:57,484 but it's real, Ludwig. 245 00:21:58,484 --> 00:22:00,004 That's all that matters: 246 00:22:00,603 --> 00:22:02,124 the truth. 247 00:22:02,283 --> 00:22:03,684 This here... 248 00:22:05,843 --> 00:22:08,603 You have a very talented son, Madame. 249 00:22:09,445 --> 00:22:13,485 And you are a week overdue on your rent, Herr Pfeiffer. 250 00:22:13,763 --> 00:22:15,964 The Elector and his stingy ministers 251 00:22:16,123 --> 00:22:19,443 think artists can exist on love and air alone. 252 00:22:19,683 --> 00:22:21,964 They fill their stomachs at our expense. 253 00:22:22,125 --> 00:22:26,925 Think Belderbusch could satisfy his abbess on an empty stomach? 254 00:22:27,205 --> 00:22:29,125 Herr Pfeiffer, not in front of the children! 255 00:22:32,044 --> 00:22:34,924 You think I am the same Tellheim, 256 00:22:35,164 --> 00:22:37,725 a man in the bloom of youth, 257 00:22:37,885 --> 00:22:41,084 full of prospects, full of ambition, 258 00:22:41,325 --> 00:22:44,684 and completely in control of his body and soul, 259 00:22:44,923 --> 00:22:48,284 a man to whom every frontier of honor and happiness was open. 260 00:22:48,483 --> 00:22:52,043 I am as far from being this Tellheim 261 00:22:52,284 --> 00:22:54,003 as from being my own father. 262 00:22:54,164 --> 00:22:56,804 I am Tellheim the discharged soldier, 263 00:22:57,003 --> 00:22:59,844 with his honor wounded. 264 00:23:00,044 --> 00:23:02,484 The cripple. The beggar. 265 00:23:03,004 --> 00:23:05,164 Give your hand, dear beggar. 266 00:23:05,325 --> 00:23:06,764 This is too much. 267 00:23:06,925 --> 00:23:10,124 Let me go, Fräulein. Your goodness tortures me. 268 00:23:10,364 --> 00:23:11,444 Let me go! 269 00:23:11,563 --> 00:23:13,645 What's come over you? Where will you go? 270 00:23:16,044 --> 00:23:19,125 Away from you. Never, never to see you again. 271 00:23:19,364 --> 00:23:21,925 -Let me go, Minna! -Let you go? 272 00:23:24,003 --> 00:23:25,485 Tellheim? 273 00:23:29,724 --> 00:23:34,204 How dare that vain fop humiliate me on the stage? 274 00:23:34,485 --> 00:23:37,685 I only did it for you. The disappointment on your face. 275 00:23:37,925 --> 00:23:40,444 The suffering. It was all nature, so true. 276 00:23:40,644 --> 00:23:43,924 -It was a triumph. -A triumph? 277 00:23:44,124 --> 00:23:46,804 Making an ass of me in front of the Elector. 278 00:23:47,004 --> 00:23:49,164 A female ass is called a jenny. 279 00:23:49,364 --> 00:23:52,765 It's our fate to play the fool for the ruling class. 280 00:23:52,964 --> 00:23:55,564 We sing and pull faces to amuse them. 281 00:23:55,764 --> 00:23:57,524 We play the music they command 282 00:23:57,685 --> 00:24:00,204 and speak the truth they want to hear. 283 00:24:00,404 --> 00:24:01,483 Come on, Pfeiffer. 284 00:24:01,604 --> 00:24:05,004 Today you spoke the truth of Lessing, 285 00:24:05,244 --> 00:24:06,683 words of the Enlightenment. 286 00:24:06,803 --> 00:24:10,484 -Why don't you take it seriously? -And what is that truth? 287 00:24:15,365 --> 00:24:17,404 Oh, mein Fräulein! 288 00:24:17,564 --> 00:24:19,765 What justice! What kindness! 289 00:24:19,964 --> 00:24:22,884 This is more than I had expected, more than I deserve. 290 00:24:23,085 --> 00:24:24,845 My fortune, my honor, 291 00:24:25,004 --> 00:24:27,445 everything is restored. 292 00:24:27,643 --> 00:24:29,245 That... 293 00:24:29,404 --> 00:24:32,284 is the truth according to Lessing. 294 00:24:32,483 --> 00:24:35,644 The honor of the major restored by the benign monarch. 295 00:24:35,845 --> 00:24:38,484 After he had been sent into battle 296 00:24:38,685 --> 00:24:43,003 where Tellheim sacrificed his arm to his king in a senseless war. 297 00:24:45,125 --> 00:24:48,923 And then the idiot begs the king to restore his honor. 298 00:24:49,164 --> 00:24:51,444 Neefe, the honor of Lessing 299 00:24:51,605 --> 00:24:53,965 is only ever the honor of the rulers. 300 00:25:07,443 --> 00:25:11,604 Did we interrupt a spontaneous presentation of your talent? 301 00:25:12,565 --> 00:25:17,164 Herr Pfeiffer was just reciting some verses by Lessing. 302 00:25:18,124 --> 00:25:19,924 Then we're here just in time. 303 00:25:25,124 --> 00:25:26,243 Continue. 304 00:25:27,924 --> 00:25:30,284 It would be an honor. 305 00:25:30,484 --> 00:25:34,084 We were talking about the truth according to Lessing. 306 00:25:34,323 --> 00:25:35,803 But this... 307 00:25:36,725 --> 00:25:39,085 is the truth according to the people. 308 00:25:39,884 --> 00:25:41,965 "We hold these truths to be self-evident, 309 00:25:42,123 --> 00:25:44,324 "that all men are created equal, 310 00:25:44,483 --> 00:25:47,603 "that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights 311 00:25:47,844 --> 00:25:49,924 "among these are life, liberty, 312 00:25:50,083 --> 00:25:52,164 and the pursuit of happiness." 313 00:25:52,324 --> 00:25:53,643 What's that? 314 00:25:53,804 --> 00:25:57,325 "That to secure these ends, governments are instituted among men 315 00:25:57,565 --> 00:26:01,084 deriving their powers from the governed." 316 00:26:01,604 --> 00:26:03,085 Finished? 317 00:26:08,245 --> 00:26:10,404 No, Your Excellency. 318 00:26:10,563 --> 00:26:13,884 "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations 319 00:26:14,123 --> 00:26:15,883 "pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design 320 00:26:16,043 --> 00:26:18,284 "to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, 321 00:26:18,445 --> 00:26:21,404 "it is their duty, to throw off such government 322 00:26:21,604 --> 00:26:24,963 and to provide new guards for their future security." 323 00:26:47,403 --> 00:26:49,404 If I were in your position, 324 00:26:49,564 --> 00:26:52,643 I wouldn't wait for Belderbusch to send his guards. 325 00:26:57,684 --> 00:26:59,964 Herr Pfeiffer, what were you reading? 326 00:27:08,205 --> 00:27:12,445 "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America" 327 00:27:13,964 --> 00:27:15,884 If you want to be free, 328 00:27:16,965 --> 00:27:19,004 truly free, Ludwig, 329 00:27:20,083 --> 00:27:25,605 with only the sky above you, to love and desire whoever you will, 330 00:27:25,924 --> 00:27:28,603 even if she is a queen, 331 00:27:28,805 --> 00:27:30,804 you have to go to America. 332 00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:32,484 Open up! 333 00:27:34,203 --> 00:27:37,005 -Open up, I said! -What's going on? 334 00:27:37,204 --> 00:27:38,844 Only decent people live here. 335 00:27:39,004 --> 00:27:41,005 Does the actor Pfeiffer live here? 336 00:27:41,164 --> 00:27:42,925 Upstairs, with the Beethovens. 337 00:27:52,645 --> 00:27:54,605 Why are soldiers here? 338 00:27:58,964 --> 00:28:00,523 Stop. Hey... 339 00:28:00,684 --> 00:28:02,805 Hey! The rascal's down here! 340 00:28:24,244 --> 00:28:27,044 DECLARATION BY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 341 00:28:27,244 --> 00:28:28,444 Herr van Beethoven! 342 00:28:52,325 --> 00:28:55,004 -What is it? -They've found Karl. 343 00:28:58,563 --> 00:28:59,604 Where? 344 00:28:59,724 --> 00:29:02,324 They took him to his mother, your sister-in-law. 345 00:29:54,605 --> 00:29:55,844 Will he come back? 346 00:29:57,044 --> 00:29:59,005 No, Louis, he won't. 347 00:29:59,323 --> 00:30:01,764 Where will he go? Will he go to America? 348 00:30:02,883 --> 00:30:05,524 No, Louis. That's very far away. 349 00:30:05,724 --> 00:30:08,444 -Over the sea. -Who will teach me now? 350 00:30:08,643 --> 00:30:11,804 We'll see. Now go to school. Your brother's waiting. 351 00:30:12,004 --> 00:30:14,243 I won't go back to old Van den Eeden. 352 00:30:14,444 --> 00:30:15,523 Ouch! 353 00:30:28,444 --> 00:30:30,603 I had it brought here from Krems. 354 00:30:34,283 --> 00:30:36,804 I hope it satisfies your requirements. 355 00:30:39,324 --> 00:30:42,004 -Should we talk about Karl now? -What? 356 00:30:43,244 --> 00:30:44,723 Karl? 357 00:30:44,884 --> 00:30:46,483 What should I do, Johann? 358 00:30:48,563 --> 00:30:52,364 He's like his mother. Lazy, indolent. 359 00:30:52,604 --> 00:30:53,564 A good-for-nothing. 360 00:30:53,684 --> 00:30:56,725 I had to dedicate a quartet to Field Marshall Stuttenheim 361 00:30:56,924 --> 00:30:59,045 to get him to take Karl back. 362 00:30:59,243 --> 00:31:01,324 Don't ask what that cost me. 363 00:31:01,483 --> 00:31:03,164 What are you sorrier about? 364 00:31:03,325 --> 00:31:05,485 -Your money or the boy? -What? 365 00:31:11,645 --> 00:31:14,244 WHY DID HE WANT TO DIE? 366 00:31:19,124 --> 00:31:20,845 I was probably... 367 00:31:22,843 --> 00:31:25,644 too indulgent towards him... too mild. 368 00:31:26,403 --> 00:31:28,363 I let him get away with too much. 369 00:31:29,484 --> 00:31:32,603 Now they want to put him in an asylum in Vienna. 370 00:31:32,805 --> 00:31:37,045 We can only go back when his wounds are healed and no longer visible. 371 00:31:37,325 --> 00:31:39,365 Until then we have to seek shelter with you. 372 00:31:40,885 --> 00:31:42,603 I apologize. 373 00:31:43,485 --> 00:31:44,963 I was unjust. 374 00:31:45,125 --> 00:31:49,565 Although our late brother made me promise on his deathbed 375 00:31:49,804 --> 00:31:51,403 to be a father to Karl, 376 00:31:51,565 --> 00:31:55,565 I should have taken on your offer, and... 377 00:31:55,844 --> 00:31:57,724 left him in your care. 378 00:32:04,283 --> 00:32:07,205 STAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT! 379 00:32:08,164 --> 00:32:09,603 And your... 380 00:32:10,563 --> 00:32:13,163 esteemed wife will indulge us? 381 00:32:15,403 --> 00:32:19,004 -She does as I say. -There's a first time for everything. 382 00:32:19,725 --> 00:32:21,525 Congratulations, fratello. 383 00:32:26,764 --> 00:32:29,724 You always looked down on your brothers' wives. 384 00:32:29,924 --> 00:32:32,605 What? You have to write it down for me. 385 00:32:40,044 --> 00:32:41,604 We dine at six. 386 00:33:00,404 --> 00:33:03,205 AT LEAST I HAVE A WIFE! 387 00:33:05,043 --> 00:33:07,685 WHY DID HE WANT TO DIE? 388 00:33:27,803 --> 00:33:29,084 Come on! 389 00:33:57,805 --> 00:33:59,445 What's wrong with him? 390 00:34:00,524 --> 00:34:03,285 I heard he buried a child today. 391 00:34:03,484 --> 00:34:06,565 -I hope it wasn't our wunderkind. -No, my lady. 392 00:34:06,805 --> 00:34:08,964 A small boy, not yet three. 393 00:34:10,084 --> 00:34:13,364 -Praised be Jesus Christ! -That's why he's so incommodée? 394 00:35:01,965 --> 00:35:03,524 Thank you, Monsieur. 395 00:35:07,123 --> 00:35:09,124 You saved me. 396 00:35:11,444 --> 00:35:14,403 Who can sing after his child has been buried? 397 00:35:16,804 --> 00:35:19,323 He was the third child we have lost. 398 00:35:21,363 --> 00:35:23,764 You have three strong sons. 399 00:35:23,964 --> 00:35:26,043 You should be thankful to God. 400 00:35:27,803 --> 00:35:29,203 I should. 401 00:35:36,044 --> 00:35:37,804 Herr Neefe... 402 00:35:39,684 --> 00:35:41,283 Would you teach Ludwig? 403 00:35:41,444 --> 00:35:44,003 I think he could learn something from you. 404 00:35:45,205 --> 00:35:46,484 You do? 405 00:35:51,404 --> 00:35:53,284 It would be an honor. 406 00:35:54,365 --> 00:35:57,685 Lonely and silent 407 00:35:59,404 --> 00:36:01,205 Sensitive souls 408 00:36:01,365 --> 00:36:04,604 Always agonize 409 00:36:06,243 --> 00:36:08,563 Always grieve 410 00:36:09,643 --> 00:36:12,204 And feel they'd be happier 411 00:36:12,404 --> 00:36:15,884 Anywhere than where 412 00:36:16,123 --> 00:36:20,363 They actually are 413 00:36:21,364 --> 00:36:25,484 Can you tell me, 414 00:36:26,404 --> 00:36:29,484 Lovely child? 415 00:36:31,005 --> 00:36:33,803 Can you tell me, 416 00:36:34,685 --> 00:36:36,284 Lovely... 417 00:36:41,644 --> 00:36:44,243 -Goodness! Who are you? -I'm Ludwig. 418 00:36:45,284 --> 00:36:46,724 Oh, it's you. 419 00:36:52,843 --> 00:36:55,764 -This is from Mother. -Oh, that's... Thank you. 420 00:36:55,964 --> 00:36:58,004 Come in. What music do you have? 421 00:36:59,164 --> 00:37:01,885 -Was that you singing? -Did you like it? 422 00:37:02,804 --> 00:37:04,165 The words especially. 423 00:37:04,284 --> 00:37:06,603 Yes, the poet is a genius. 424 00:37:07,844 --> 00:37:10,605 As to the composer, people aren't so sure yet. 425 00:37:11,524 --> 00:37:14,325 -Who is the poet? -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 426 00:37:14,524 --> 00:37:17,365 -And who's the composer? -My husband. 427 00:37:17,563 --> 00:37:21,724 -You've played all these? -Father got them from the royal library. 428 00:37:22,763 --> 00:37:26,244 -And how did you learn them? -Well, I just played them. 429 00:37:29,363 --> 00:37:31,044 From the sheet music? 430 00:37:31,205 --> 00:37:32,924 Yes, of course. 431 00:37:33,083 --> 00:37:34,524 Sit down. 432 00:37:47,204 --> 00:37:48,724 There. Play that. 433 00:38:08,564 --> 00:38:10,045 Who wrote that? 434 00:38:10,204 --> 00:38:11,764 Bach. The father. 435 00:38:12,484 --> 00:38:14,924 -Johann Sebastian. -Where does he live? 436 00:38:15,125 --> 00:38:18,005 He's dead, but lived in Leipzig, where I studied. 437 00:38:18,203 --> 00:38:21,483 -Was he your teacher? -No. He died 30 years ago. 438 00:38:35,925 --> 00:38:38,445 -Does it have three voices? -Yes. 439 00:38:41,005 --> 00:38:42,484 Look. 440 00:38:42,645 --> 00:38:45,285 It starts with the alto. 441 00:38:47,124 --> 00:38:49,843 That's where he formulates the motif. 442 00:38:50,843 --> 00:38:54,044 That goes until here. Then the soprano comes in. 443 00:38:55,204 --> 00:38:56,844 And then the bass. 444 00:38:58,004 --> 00:39:00,123 At first the motif is alone. 445 00:39:00,284 --> 00:39:04,205 As if it's introducing itself. And the home key is C minor. 446 00:39:04,843 --> 00:39:07,724 It takes up the motif again in the higher voice. 447 00:39:07,924 --> 00:39:09,924 Soprano, in the fifth. 448 00:39:10,685 --> 00:39:12,924 G minor, you think, but then... 449 00:39:23,364 --> 00:39:24,885 What is this? 450 00:39:27,525 --> 00:39:29,285 Doesn't he know we're dining? 451 00:39:29,445 --> 00:39:31,804 He doesn't care about appointments. 452 00:39:32,004 --> 00:39:35,404 Unless it was set by him. Then, may God have mercy! 453 00:39:35,604 --> 00:39:37,364 My poor boy. 454 00:39:38,283 --> 00:39:40,643 Serve the dinner. We will not wait. 455 00:39:47,043 --> 00:39:48,764 I'll go fetch him. 456 00:39:58,124 --> 00:39:59,804 We're waiting for you! 457 00:40:05,723 --> 00:40:09,084 Have the maid bring something. I have to finish the final movement. 458 00:40:09,324 --> 00:40:11,524 The publisher is getting impatient. 459 00:40:12,805 --> 00:40:14,965 A few vegetables would suffice. 460 00:40:15,164 --> 00:40:17,005 And a bottle of Wachauer. 461 00:40:17,164 --> 00:40:19,364 And tell Karl to come. I need him. 462 00:40:28,763 --> 00:40:30,764 He wants to eat in his room. 463 00:40:33,283 --> 00:40:35,445 Konstanze, take him something up. 464 00:40:35,644 --> 00:40:37,165 Just vegetables 465 00:40:37,283 --> 00:40:39,244 and a bottle of Wachauer. 466 00:40:39,444 --> 00:40:42,405 -Certainly. -Out of the question. 467 00:40:42,603 --> 00:40:45,203 He's acted like royalty for three weeks. 468 00:40:45,404 --> 00:40:47,283 Therese, please... 469 00:40:49,884 --> 00:40:52,924 And he wants you to go to him after you have eaten. 470 00:40:53,163 --> 00:40:55,044 If he stays, he should pay. 471 00:40:55,204 --> 00:40:56,565 Pardon? 472 00:40:56,685 --> 00:41:00,564 Forty guilders. That isn't much for a successful musician. 473 00:41:02,124 --> 00:41:05,325 I imagine he hasn't paid the fee for the pianoforte. 474 00:41:05,524 --> 00:41:08,485 Things aren't going well with his music. 475 00:41:09,883 --> 00:41:14,085 But his big Akademie performance. The Ninth Symphony! 476 00:41:14,324 --> 00:41:16,524 They even speak of it in Krems. 477 00:41:16,724 --> 00:41:19,404 In London, Paris and Berlin, too. 478 00:41:19,604 --> 00:41:21,524 But it isn't making money. 479 00:41:22,205 --> 00:41:24,164 Piano sonatas make money. 480 00:41:24,884 --> 00:41:27,845 Duos, trios, string quartets. 481 00:41:28,044 --> 00:41:31,444 -What's he composing up there? -A string quartet. 482 00:41:31,684 --> 00:41:35,484 But his last ones were flops. "Unintelligible as Chinese." 483 00:41:35,723 --> 00:41:37,483 That's what one critic wrote. 484 00:41:40,045 --> 00:41:42,164 You mean he has no money left? 485 00:41:42,684 --> 00:41:46,164 He urgently needs the advance for the quartet he's writing. 486 00:41:52,884 --> 00:41:55,323 Then... we should leave him to his work. 487 00:41:55,925 --> 00:41:57,565 Off you go, Konstanze. 488 00:42:16,525 --> 00:42:17,803 Excuse me. 489 00:42:24,604 --> 00:42:25,883 Leave it be. 490 00:42:30,525 --> 00:42:31,725 What's your name? 491 00:42:36,723 --> 00:42:38,284 Konstanze. 492 00:42:39,644 --> 00:42:41,284 Write it down. 493 00:42:45,684 --> 00:42:47,644 Can't you write your name? 494 00:42:49,725 --> 00:42:51,003 Come here. 495 00:42:54,683 --> 00:42:55,923 Closer. 496 00:42:57,404 --> 00:42:59,844 Now say it again. 497 00:43:03,445 --> 00:43:05,445 Konstanze, like Mozart's wife! 498 00:43:05,605 --> 00:43:06,883 Do you know Mozart? 499 00:43:07,964 --> 00:43:10,763 What? You don't know Mozart? 500 00:43:12,804 --> 00:43:14,404 Do you know this? 501 00:43:23,724 --> 00:43:25,563 You don't? 502 00:43:25,723 --> 00:43:27,763 It's about a Konstanze 503 00:43:27,924 --> 00:43:32,085 who is captured by pirates and sold as a slave by Turks. 504 00:43:32,803 --> 00:43:35,003 Thankfully a nice old man buys her. 505 00:43:35,205 --> 00:43:36,764 Someone like me. 506 00:43:37,603 --> 00:43:40,165 Of course her betrothed comes to save her. 507 00:43:40,884 --> 00:43:42,444 Do you have a betrothed? 508 00:43:43,725 --> 00:43:45,484 But before he can, 509 00:43:45,645 --> 00:43:47,564 he is caught and is to be hanged. 510 00:43:47,724 --> 00:43:51,044 The hangman is a Mussulman who hates Christians. 511 00:43:52,684 --> 00:43:54,165 Oh, how I shall triumph 512 00:43:54,324 --> 00:43:56,443 when they conduct you to your execution 513 00:43:56,604 --> 00:43:58,964 And put the garrote round your throats! 514 00:43:59,764 --> 00:44:02,645 And put the garrote round your throats! 515 00:44:02,844 --> 00:44:05,245 I shall gambol, laugh and jump about 516 00:44:05,404 --> 00:44:08,004 And sing a song of delight 517 00:44:08,204 --> 00:44:12,925 Since I am rid of you at last 518 00:44:13,205 --> 00:44:18,124 Since I am rid of you at last! 519 00:44:45,003 --> 00:44:46,724 Comic music in the morning! 520 00:44:47,323 --> 00:44:49,324 Osmin's aria, no less. 521 00:44:49,524 --> 00:44:52,084 A song sung by a Mussulman, a heathen! 522 00:44:52,243 --> 00:44:55,164 In Bonn! What were you thinking? 523 00:44:56,685 --> 00:44:58,485 Nothing, obviously. 524 00:44:58,644 --> 00:45:00,444 That's even worse. 525 00:45:00,604 --> 00:45:02,923 And I was going to ask at court 526 00:45:03,125 --> 00:45:07,604 whether you could fill in for me on the organ during my summer absence. 527 00:45:11,603 --> 00:45:14,005 What wages would I receive? 528 00:45:14,204 --> 00:45:15,324 Wages? 529 00:45:15,844 --> 00:45:17,165 It is an honor! 530 00:45:17,285 --> 00:45:20,524 -Then I'd rather play Mozart. -You're a stubborn mule. 531 00:45:21,164 --> 00:45:24,644 Why should I sound the organ for a gentleman 532 00:45:24,884 --> 00:45:26,804 when he gets to decide what I play? 533 00:45:27,965 --> 00:45:30,403 Let time pass, then the Elector... 534 00:45:33,604 --> 00:45:35,085 Take a bow. 535 00:45:43,045 --> 00:45:44,524 Don't! 536 00:45:44,684 --> 00:45:45,924 Did you see that? 537 00:46:20,524 --> 00:46:21,964 Louis! 538 00:46:22,084 --> 00:46:24,044 Mother's coughing up blood. 539 00:46:39,484 --> 00:46:41,843 Watch out! Hey, you! 540 00:46:51,764 --> 00:46:53,724 What are you doing, boy? 541 00:46:53,883 --> 00:46:56,243 My mother is sick. I must fetch Father. 542 00:46:56,445 --> 00:46:58,004 Where do you live? 543 00:46:58,324 --> 00:46:59,844 Back there. 544 00:47:02,164 --> 00:47:03,684 Come along. 545 00:47:03,844 --> 00:47:05,245 I want to see to your mother. 546 00:47:19,244 --> 00:47:21,924 Gracious lady! Louis, what's going on? 547 00:47:22,125 --> 00:47:23,725 I left him no choice. 548 00:47:28,603 --> 00:47:31,844 Leave me alone with your mother. Come along. 549 00:47:32,084 --> 00:47:33,284 Come. 550 00:47:53,563 --> 00:47:57,324 -Did you write that? -Yes, it's a sonata but it isn't ready. 551 00:48:00,885 --> 00:48:02,844 Play it for me. 552 00:48:31,283 --> 00:48:34,644 -What's wrong with Mother? -I'll send for a doctor. 553 00:48:34,843 --> 00:48:36,523 I don't know... 554 00:48:36,684 --> 00:48:38,843 -Why? -Doctors are expensive. 555 00:48:39,045 --> 00:48:41,004 Don't worry about that. 556 00:48:42,243 --> 00:48:43,404 Eleonore. 557 00:49:15,964 --> 00:49:17,604 My lady. 558 00:49:17,764 --> 00:49:21,363 The Elector, in his infinite wisdom, 559 00:49:21,605 --> 00:49:25,043 has sent Mattioli and Lucresi on vacation 560 00:49:25,285 --> 00:49:27,725 and so I now bear twice the burden. 561 00:49:27,924 --> 00:49:31,845 Herr Neefe, I am so pleased you were still able to come. 562 00:49:32,083 --> 00:49:33,563 Yes, my lady. 563 00:49:34,764 --> 00:49:36,444 Who's that playing? 564 00:49:36,564 --> 00:49:38,484 Come along. 565 00:49:38,684 --> 00:49:41,964 Is it the composer whose name you've kept secret? 566 00:49:43,964 --> 00:49:45,444 It's Louis. 567 00:49:52,523 --> 00:49:55,045 What's he playing? Is it... 568 00:49:55,964 --> 00:49:58,964 It's not Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. What is it? 569 00:49:59,204 --> 00:50:01,844 It's Ludwig van Beethoven, Herr Neefe. 570 00:50:03,965 --> 00:50:05,003 Go on inside. 571 00:50:06,364 --> 00:50:08,084 I'll be right there. 572 00:50:08,244 --> 00:50:10,083 Sit down at the piano. 573 00:50:14,204 --> 00:50:15,804 DEDICATED TO ARCHBISHOP-ELECTOR... 574 00:50:18,564 --> 00:50:21,043 -You got them engraved? -Yes, I did. 575 00:50:25,524 --> 00:50:27,804 "Dedicated to the Elector"? 576 00:50:27,965 --> 00:50:30,084 "Exulted one! 577 00:50:30,244 --> 00:50:34,004 "Since the age of four, music has been my primary pursuit. 578 00:50:34,284 --> 00:50:36,884 "Now I have reached my eleventh year. 579 00:50:37,045 --> 00:50:39,524 "I hope and believe you will not 580 00:50:39,724 --> 00:50:44,203 "be displeased by my approaching you with this, my youthful endeavor. 581 00:50:44,484 --> 00:50:47,724 "Please accept it as evidence of childlike veneration 582 00:50:47,964 --> 00:50:51,444 "and look with exalted grace and favor upon it 583 00:50:51,643 --> 00:50:54,964 and upon its youthful composer, Ludwig van Beethoven." 584 00:50:55,203 --> 00:50:58,804 -How does that sound? -Like a lackey making a request. 585 00:51:00,204 --> 00:51:02,284 Yes, we are making a request... 586 00:51:02,443 --> 00:51:05,164 for the Elector to accept you as my assistant. 587 00:52:09,004 --> 00:52:10,565 Ah, Herr Holz! 588 00:52:11,164 --> 00:52:14,525 I thought you were Papageno, out courting. 589 00:52:14,724 --> 00:52:16,204 We are betrothed. 590 00:52:16,364 --> 00:52:19,884 So Pamina gave in to your twittering. I'm glad. 591 00:52:20,923 --> 00:52:22,523 What do you have? 592 00:52:27,564 --> 00:52:29,803 Artaria is waiting for the new final movement. 593 00:52:30,803 --> 00:52:32,484 That's... 594 00:52:32,644 --> 00:52:35,084 That's 30 gold ducats. 595 00:52:35,245 --> 00:52:37,803 He's earning good money with a Johann Strauss. 596 00:52:38,005 --> 00:52:40,484 Light entertainment, but people like it. 597 00:52:41,603 --> 00:52:44,203 -What? -Strauss! Waltzes! 598 00:53:02,004 --> 00:53:05,044 Something like that earns money these days? 599 00:53:15,684 --> 00:53:17,444 -He dismissed us all. -What? 600 00:53:17,604 --> 00:53:19,644 He has disbanded the theater. 601 00:53:19,804 --> 00:53:22,883 His gracious highness will pay us another month's wages. 602 00:53:23,084 --> 00:53:25,564 -Our humble thanks! -But I thought... 603 00:53:25,764 --> 00:53:28,205 ...he was a friend of the arts? Wrong! 604 00:53:28,403 --> 00:53:31,003 Court organist Neefe? Step forward! 605 00:53:54,443 --> 00:53:56,324 What was his salary? 606 00:53:56,523 --> 00:53:58,484 A thousand guilders a year. 607 00:54:01,004 --> 00:54:03,483 A thousand guilders? For an organist? 608 00:54:05,123 --> 00:54:07,525 In Vienna that's what a Kapellmeister earns. 609 00:54:09,644 --> 00:54:12,084 If Your Serene... 610 00:54:13,923 --> 00:54:15,484 Highness allows... 611 00:54:18,444 --> 00:54:21,364 Over the past years, it has been my duty 612 00:54:21,564 --> 00:54:24,243 to lead the court orchestra 613 00:54:24,445 --> 00:54:28,524 because Signori Mattioli and Luchresi, 614 00:54:29,724 --> 00:54:33,045 with the permission of his serene highness, 615 00:54:33,243 --> 00:54:35,364 were rather absent. 616 00:54:35,564 --> 00:54:38,124 Then who played the court organ? 617 00:54:38,285 --> 00:54:40,165 It was represented by my deputy. 618 00:54:40,325 --> 00:54:43,283 And what did my predecessor pay... 619 00:54:43,525 --> 00:54:46,244 -this young genius? -Nothing, Your Grace. 620 00:54:46,443 --> 00:54:49,924 He is listed here as an assistant, with no salary. 621 00:54:52,165 --> 00:54:57,164 Of course we believed that one day his serene highness would bestow 622 00:54:57,444 --> 00:54:59,285 the favor of a salary. 623 00:54:59,444 --> 00:55:01,924 Then I will bestow that favor on him. 624 00:55:02,603 --> 00:55:04,523 Give him a salary of... 625 00:55:04,684 --> 00:55:06,484 150 guilders per year. 626 00:55:08,364 --> 00:55:12,243 150 guilders... for having to get up to play early mass, 627 00:55:12,483 --> 00:55:16,483 to accompany the singers, provide the continuo at court concerts. 628 00:55:18,845 --> 00:55:20,444 Are you deaf? 629 00:55:22,844 --> 00:55:25,403 He cut my salary by half. 630 00:55:29,324 --> 00:55:32,003 I don't know how I'm going to feed my family. 631 00:55:36,164 --> 00:55:38,004 Then why did you stay? 632 00:55:45,004 --> 00:55:48,085 -Is that question genuine? -Yes. 633 00:55:48,284 --> 00:55:52,004 Pfeiffer said to find our own truth, not run after royalty. 634 00:55:52,244 --> 00:55:54,524 He's probably found his truth in a dungeon 635 00:55:54,723 --> 00:55:56,724 because he can't keep his mouth shut. 636 00:55:56,885 --> 00:55:58,125 You have a lot to learn. 637 00:56:01,645 --> 00:56:03,084 Karl! 638 00:56:03,924 --> 00:56:05,765 Where were you yesterday? 639 00:56:07,884 --> 00:56:09,284 Karl! 640 00:56:11,763 --> 00:56:15,964 I asked Johann to send you to me as I have something I wish to dictate. 641 00:56:16,244 --> 00:56:19,844 -The boy is here to rest... -I'm taking a walk in the fields. 642 00:56:20,084 --> 00:56:22,124 After lunch we'll meet for dictation. 643 00:56:33,644 --> 00:56:35,964 He can't hear you, Aunt. 644 00:56:36,163 --> 00:56:37,844 As if I were nothing but air. 645 00:56:40,404 --> 00:56:42,805 -Should I continue playing? -Please. 646 00:56:43,003 --> 00:56:44,643 It's beautiful. 647 00:56:45,125 --> 00:56:46,645 He wrote it. 648 00:56:47,604 --> 00:56:49,644 He taught me how to play, too. 649 00:57:03,644 --> 00:57:06,444 Finally I'm back in the countryside. 650 00:57:06,644 --> 00:57:08,484 True recovery for me 651 00:57:08,644 --> 00:57:11,003 after having to spend the summer in town. 652 00:57:13,884 --> 00:57:16,603 I have shed the weariness of city life 653 00:57:16,805 --> 00:57:19,363 and I feel in good spirits once again. 654 00:57:20,364 --> 00:57:24,084 The quartet is complete, although not finally copied. 655 00:57:24,323 --> 00:57:27,404 In a few days, I will be able to submit it. 656 00:57:28,645 --> 00:57:32,684 With regard to the publishing of my work the sum of 4,000 guilders 657 00:57:32,924 --> 00:57:36,964 should not be too substantial, in the opinion of my friends. 658 00:57:38,124 --> 00:57:40,564 Please reply as soon as you can. 659 00:57:40,763 --> 00:57:43,923 You heard right. They're publishing my collected works. 660 00:57:44,165 --> 00:57:46,244 Thanks to a new printing method. 661 00:57:46,404 --> 00:57:50,685 It should be affordable for music lovers of all classes. 662 00:57:50,964 --> 00:57:54,844 -Will you write the requiem for Wolfmayer? -I'll write no requiem! 663 00:57:55,085 --> 00:57:57,523 He's already paid you 1,000 guilders. 664 00:57:57,725 --> 00:57:59,605 Mozart died writing one. 665 00:57:59,765 --> 00:58:01,884 -I'll do a new symphony. -A tenth? 666 00:58:02,044 --> 00:58:04,685 In C minor again, like my Fifth. 667 00:58:04,883 --> 00:58:07,083 London's Philharmonic Society ordered it. 668 00:58:07,244 --> 00:58:09,444 They pay incredible sums. 669 00:58:12,163 --> 00:58:13,563 Six thousand. 670 00:58:13,724 --> 00:58:16,044 I'm going to demand six thousand. 671 00:58:16,204 --> 00:58:17,924 Write... 672 00:58:18,084 --> 00:58:21,604 ...the sum of 6,000 guilders 673 00:58:21,844 --> 00:58:23,244 should not... 674 00:58:25,524 --> 00:58:27,324 What have I done wrong now? 675 00:58:27,485 --> 00:58:29,324 Offended your peasants? 676 00:58:29,484 --> 00:58:31,804 -Did I trample on the grass? -No. 677 00:58:32,004 --> 00:58:34,803 My wife demands respect. 678 00:58:35,005 --> 00:58:36,764 Quite rightly! 679 00:58:38,684 --> 00:58:40,205 For what? 680 00:58:40,364 --> 00:58:44,604 Raising a bastard as yours and constantly taking your money? 681 00:58:44,885 --> 00:58:47,124 -What are you saying? -Fine. 682 00:58:47,284 --> 00:58:49,404 I'll apologize. Anything else? 683 00:59:01,364 --> 00:59:03,643 -WHY DO YOU DO THAT? -What? 684 00:59:04,324 --> 00:59:07,085 Hurt those people who love you. 685 00:59:07,285 --> 00:59:10,324 I don't hurt them. I tell the truth. Like with my music. 686 00:59:10,524 --> 00:59:12,243 Here is the music. 687 00:59:12,403 --> 00:59:17,124 Go to Krems and find a capable copyist. No more than 30 guilders. 688 00:59:17,404 --> 00:59:21,323 I used to admire you. Now I don't even understand your music. 689 00:59:21,563 --> 00:59:24,883 -What? -I'm going to Krems! 690 00:59:31,565 --> 00:59:33,445 Stop that noise. 691 00:59:34,084 --> 00:59:36,885 Let's look at what you've written down. 692 00:59:43,923 --> 00:59:45,563 Ah, very nice. 693 00:59:49,804 --> 00:59:52,443 -You have to play it faster. -Allegro? 694 00:59:52,645 --> 00:59:53,885 Allegro vivace. 695 00:59:59,443 --> 01:00:01,284 How will the strings keep up? 696 01:00:01,445 --> 01:00:03,884 They can go much faster, the violins. 697 01:00:04,084 --> 01:00:05,405 Let me show you. 698 01:00:12,924 --> 01:00:14,564 Do the violin part. 699 01:00:21,963 --> 01:00:23,164 Chaos! 700 01:00:24,243 --> 01:00:26,723 Ludwig, that's nothing but chaos! 701 01:00:26,883 --> 01:00:30,805 The notes are frantically jumbled. There's no texture to it. 702 01:00:31,085 --> 01:00:35,204 Not to mention that the voices don't follow the rules of counterpoint. 703 01:00:43,443 --> 01:00:44,403 Here... 704 01:00:45,484 --> 01:00:47,404 What's going on with the strings? 705 01:00:49,725 --> 01:00:51,645 Thunder? Cannons? 706 01:00:52,683 --> 01:00:55,205 It's brutal! 707 01:00:55,365 --> 01:00:57,324 A violent accompagnement. 708 01:00:58,443 --> 01:01:00,124 Not cantabile. 709 01:01:01,764 --> 01:01:03,804 And it seems vaguely familiar to me. 710 01:01:11,924 --> 01:01:13,244 What was that about? 711 01:01:16,123 --> 01:01:18,084 He's been copying from Mozart. 712 01:01:19,164 --> 01:01:21,004 You think so? 713 01:01:21,163 --> 01:01:23,123 I found it wilder. 714 01:01:23,285 --> 01:01:25,324 Unfettered. 715 01:01:25,485 --> 01:01:27,643 Like I said, pure chaos. 716 01:01:29,124 --> 01:01:31,323 Nothing remotely musical about it. 717 01:01:50,004 --> 01:01:51,524 Who's that old fogey? 718 01:01:52,685 --> 01:01:55,524 That's Ludwig's father. Mama invited him. 719 01:02:01,083 --> 01:02:02,363 And where's Neefe? 720 01:02:45,804 --> 01:02:48,525 You must go to Mozart in Vienna. 721 01:02:48,724 --> 01:02:50,525 Maybe that won't be necessary. 722 01:02:50,684 --> 01:02:52,644 Pardon, Madame? 723 01:02:52,843 --> 01:02:57,203 His highness has made Herr Mozart an offer? 724 01:02:57,444 --> 01:03:00,883 Mozart is a most capricious gentleman. 725 01:03:01,124 --> 01:03:04,724 When he's angry about Salieri getting preferential treatment 726 01:03:04,964 --> 01:03:07,004 he makes our Elector promises. 727 01:03:07,165 --> 01:03:09,644 But wild horses won't drag him from Vienna. 728 01:03:11,684 --> 01:03:13,683 I'll speak to the Elector. 729 01:03:13,844 --> 01:03:17,803 I'm sure some patrons in Bonn will give their support. 730 01:03:23,604 --> 01:03:25,763 Did you hear that, Father? 731 01:03:25,965 --> 01:03:27,485 I'm going to go to Vienna! 732 01:03:29,323 --> 01:03:30,564 Where's Mother? 733 01:03:31,603 --> 01:03:33,244 She suddenly felt unwell. 734 01:03:34,324 --> 01:03:36,403 She asks your forgiveness. 735 01:03:36,563 --> 01:03:37,963 Her lungs? 736 01:03:38,644 --> 01:03:42,005 -A stubborn cough. -I have to tell her about it. 737 01:03:42,204 --> 01:03:43,925 Please, excuse me. 738 01:03:50,204 --> 01:03:51,683 Meister Neefe! 739 01:03:51,844 --> 01:03:53,404 I can go see Mozart! 740 01:03:56,085 --> 01:03:57,164 What? 741 01:03:57,324 --> 01:03:59,483 They're sending me to him in Vienna. 742 01:03:59,644 --> 01:04:01,445 I'm racing home to tell Mother. 743 01:04:04,925 --> 01:04:06,565 Take care, boys! 744 01:05:28,804 --> 01:05:30,085 Splendid! 745 01:05:31,363 --> 01:05:33,365 Aren't you overdoing it, Mozart? 746 01:05:33,524 --> 01:05:36,043 The young man hasn't finished your concert. 747 01:05:36,244 --> 01:05:38,165 At the risk of sounding petty... 748 01:05:38,324 --> 01:05:41,324 -A little too much legato. -How do you mean? 749 01:05:41,523 --> 01:05:44,044 Too much pedal, not accurate enough. 750 01:05:44,244 --> 01:05:48,765 But I played every note the way Maestro Mozart wrote it. 751 01:05:49,044 --> 01:05:51,645 You could play what the maestro didn't write. 752 01:05:51,844 --> 01:05:55,124 Perhaps the Maestro would like to propose a motif? 753 01:06:11,444 --> 01:06:13,484 Would you like to improvise on that? 754 01:07:06,723 --> 01:07:08,525 Come to my house tomorrow. 755 01:07:08,684 --> 01:07:10,444 I want to hear more from you. 756 01:07:28,005 --> 01:07:30,004 Who are you looking for? 757 01:07:30,205 --> 01:07:32,484 Herr Mozart. But I appear to be lost. 758 01:07:32,643 --> 01:07:34,765 No, you're in the right place. 759 01:07:34,924 --> 01:07:37,564 He lives on the first floor. 760 01:07:37,764 --> 01:07:39,763 Does he owe you money? 761 01:07:39,964 --> 01:07:41,843 No. Why? 762 01:07:42,005 --> 01:07:43,925 So you're better off than me. 763 01:07:44,085 --> 01:07:45,605 Good day, young man. 764 01:08:36,123 --> 01:08:39,123 Herr Mozart asked me to come today. 765 01:08:39,325 --> 01:08:41,405 Your maid said I should wait here. 766 01:08:41,603 --> 01:08:43,604 Are you a pupil of his? 767 01:08:43,765 --> 01:08:46,684 -Indeed. -He's out. No idea when he'll be back. 768 01:08:46,884 --> 01:08:48,685 One never knows that. 769 01:08:48,844 --> 01:08:50,885 You should come back tomorrow. 770 01:08:53,085 --> 01:08:55,084 Would you tell him I was here? 771 01:08:57,123 --> 01:08:58,883 Ludwig van Beethoven. 772 01:09:12,284 --> 01:09:13,563 I know you. 773 01:09:13,723 --> 01:09:16,444 Yes, Maestro. At His Majesty's... 774 01:09:16,644 --> 01:09:19,644 You said I should visit. I came yesterday. 775 01:09:19,845 --> 01:09:22,084 You were sent away. Please forgive me. 776 01:09:22,243 --> 01:09:24,844 Admirers are always knocking at my door. 777 01:09:25,044 --> 01:09:27,003 Konstanze sends them all away. 778 01:09:36,204 --> 01:09:38,564 "The guest of stone." That's genius. 779 01:09:38,725 --> 01:09:41,044 Where do you get your ideas, Da Ponte? 780 01:09:41,244 --> 01:09:42,964 Or is it a guilty conscience? 781 01:09:44,043 --> 01:09:48,003 He is a notorious Don Juan, the city's worst Lothario. 782 01:09:48,244 --> 01:09:51,443 Come on, show it to me! Put me out of my misery! 783 01:10:07,125 --> 01:10:09,164 -How does it sound? -Threatening. 784 01:10:09,364 --> 01:10:11,884 "Don Giovanni, you invited me to dine." 785 01:10:12,044 --> 01:10:15,164 Don Giovanni knows he's going to die, and sings... 786 01:10:20,923 --> 01:10:24,524 And then he has Leporello set the table for his last meal. 787 01:10:30,284 --> 01:10:35,004 A storm must burst over the stage. The whole theater must collapse. 788 01:10:35,284 --> 01:10:36,524 Come on. 789 01:10:43,804 --> 01:10:44,804 Come on. 790 01:10:44,924 --> 01:10:47,563 If you ever dare write an opera 791 01:10:47,764 --> 01:10:50,404 don't start until you have a good libretto. 792 01:10:50,604 --> 01:10:52,845 -Know Goethe? -A librettist? 793 01:10:53,004 --> 01:10:55,044 -A German poet. -He writes comedies? 794 01:10:55,204 --> 01:10:56,844 -Not really. -That's a shame. 795 01:10:57,003 --> 01:10:59,564 People want comedies, preferably in German. 796 01:10:59,764 --> 01:11:02,404 But the best librettists are Italian. 797 01:11:02,603 --> 01:11:06,564 They write about life and don't shut themselves up indoors. 798 01:11:06,804 --> 01:11:10,524 -Did you notice Da Ponte has no teeth? -Yes, it was conspicuous. 799 01:11:11,325 --> 01:11:12,605 Know what happened? 800 01:11:12,725 --> 01:11:16,724 A cuckolded husband put acid in his wine. 801 01:11:18,283 --> 01:11:22,165 The Italians know what they're writing. Let's take a carriage. 802 01:11:22,404 --> 01:11:24,885 Don Giovanni... 803 01:11:37,685 --> 01:11:40,125 That was it, right? 804 01:11:40,323 --> 01:11:41,843 -Yes. -Are you sure? 805 01:11:41,963 --> 01:11:44,483 What's meant and what's shat are never quite the same. 806 01:11:45,844 --> 01:11:47,245 Show me. 807 01:11:48,405 --> 01:11:50,724 They're just modest attempts. 808 01:11:50,884 --> 01:11:52,765 Three piano quartets. 809 01:11:52,964 --> 01:11:54,684 E flat major. Very bold! 810 01:11:56,244 --> 01:12:00,964 And the allegro is in E flat minor. The strings won't be too pleased. 811 01:12:02,444 --> 01:12:03,923 That looks familiar. 812 01:12:04,084 --> 01:12:05,485 Six variations. 813 01:12:05,644 --> 01:12:07,964 An homage to your violin sonata in G major. 814 01:12:08,125 --> 01:12:09,843 An homage, I see. 815 01:12:11,004 --> 01:12:12,563 Nice handwriting though. 816 01:12:12,724 --> 01:12:16,645 Could you copy my Don Giovanni? Here's the... 817 01:12:16,885 --> 01:12:18,805 Please, come over here. 818 01:12:19,404 --> 01:12:20,885 Here's paper, 819 01:12:21,005 --> 01:12:23,045 ink, a quill. 820 01:12:23,244 --> 01:12:24,325 There, Monsieur . 821 01:13:09,164 --> 01:13:10,965 What is he working on? 822 01:13:11,123 --> 01:13:14,604 His publisher in Vienna doesn't like the final movement of his quartet. 823 01:13:16,084 --> 01:13:19,404 -He has to compose a new one. -And he's doing that? 824 01:13:19,605 --> 01:13:21,805 If they pay him enough... 825 01:13:27,084 --> 01:13:30,845 THERE IS NO COPYIST IN KREMS 826 01:13:34,004 --> 01:13:37,124 But it must be copied. Schlesinger needs it. 827 01:13:37,324 --> 01:13:39,844 And I need his fee. So... 828 01:13:40,044 --> 01:13:41,404 How about you? 829 01:13:46,643 --> 01:13:48,244 NO 830 01:14:32,165 --> 01:14:33,724 Goodness, you're still here. 831 01:14:34,765 --> 01:14:36,965 Wolfi left hours ago. 832 01:14:37,724 --> 01:14:39,883 Did he leave without saying goodbye? 833 01:14:40,084 --> 01:14:42,005 Pack your things, won't you? 834 01:14:42,164 --> 01:14:44,044 You can come again tomorrow. 835 01:14:44,205 --> 01:14:46,005 You again! 836 01:14:46,164 --> 01:14:50,684 Sorry, but he asked me to tell you he's indisposed today. 837 01:14:50,965 --> 01:14:52,324 Indisposed? 838 01:14:52,444 --> 01:14:54,644 One of his attacks of melancholy. 839 01:14:54,844 --> 01:14:56,685 His father is unwell. 840 01:14:58,164 --> 01:15:01,163 Please pass my regrets to Herr Mozart. 841 01:15:01,365 --> 01:15:04,805 -I hope his father gets well soon... -God forbid! 842 01:15:05,044 --> 01:15:06,845 It'd be better for both. 843 01:15:07,005 --> 01:15:11,365 The old man's suffering would be over and Wolfi would be spared his taunts. 844 01:15:11,645 --> 01:15:14,125 -About me. -About you? 845 01:15:14,324 --> 01:15:17,203 The grand deputy Kapellmeister doesn't like me. 846 01:15:17,404 --> 01:15:19,044 I'm not fine enough for him. 847 01:15:20,124 --> 01:15:23,243 Know what? Wolfi is probably in the coffeehouse. 848 01:15:23,445 --> 01:15:25,324 He goes there when he's gloomy. 849 01:15:25,484 --> 01:15:30,483 Go there and tell him he mustn't forget Countess Thun's lesson. 850 01:15:30,804 --> 01:15:32,925 We need the money, unfortunately. 851 01:15:33,083 --> 01:15:35,244 We can't make ends meet these days. 852 01:15:35,404 --> 01:15:36,923 -But... -What? 853 01:15:38,484 --> 01:15:41,805 He has to beg from his patrons... or we'd starve. 854 01:15:42,043 --> 01:15:46,044 Only hand him my quartet when he's given you 60 gold ducats. 855 01:15:46,283 --> 01:15:49,605 Don't accept a deposit, or any bills of exchange. 856 01:15:49,844 --> 01:15:54,644 Tell him I copied it with my own hand. And reviewed it. 857 01:15:55,884 --> 01:15:57,484 Just for that, he should... 858 01:15:57,644 --> 01:15:58,805 Yes! 859 01:16:09,444 --> 01:16:10,844 Giddyup! 860 01:16:21,804 --> 01:16:22,884 Well... 861 01:16:23,925 --> 01:16:26,444 Now you have to make do with me. 862 01:16:26,644 --> 01:16:29,083 But you must know I am not your maid. 863 01:16:30,244 --> 01:16:34,803 You will dine in the salon with us, or in the kitchen with the servants. 864 01:16:37,764 --> 01:16:39,363 Touché! 865 01:16:41,645 --> 01:16:45,165 Oh, my! I won, Messieurs. Your stakes, please. 866 01:16:46,565 --> 01:16:48,684 Thank you. Merci. Thank you. 867 01:16:49,643 --> 01:16:50,804 Oh, look! 868 01:16:50,965 --> 01:16:53,883 I heard you've been coming around the last few days. 869 01:16:54,084 --> 01:16:56,804 Who told you I was here? My wife, I imagine? 870 01:16:57,684 --> 01:17:01,604 She asked me to tell you Countess von Thun is waiting for her lesson. 871 01:17:01,844 --> 01:17:04,164 Earning money as a messenger? 872 01:17:04,324 --> 01:17:06,285 Maybe sing the message? 873 01:17:06,485 --> 01:17:08,645 This gentleman is a gifted musician. 874 01:17:08,804 --> 01:17:11,645 Soon, the world will know his name. 875 01:17:11,843 --> 01:17:14,483 Dear friend, how about a round? 876 01:17:14,685 --> 01:17:17,204 The Countess of Thun 877 01:17:17,404 --> 01:17:19,044 Can sure hold a tune 878 01:17:19,204 --> 01:17:21,565 Amazing prowess, this countess 879 01:17:21,724 --> 01:17:23,804 And she needs her less-un... 880 01:17:23,964 --> 01:17:27,483 If anyone wants to lose money, you know where to find me. 881 01:17:29,003 --> 01:17:31,083 The Countess of Thun 882 01:17:31,245 --> 01:17:32,805 Can sure hold a tune 883 01:17:32,963 --> 01:17:36,164 Amazing prowess, this countess 884 01:17:36,365 --> 01:17:38,604 And she needs her less-un... 885 01:17:40,044 --> 01:17:43,324 My Elector wants me to learn from you. That's why I'm here. 886 01:17:43,563 --> 01:17:45,043 So you have no time. 887 01:17:45,165 --> 01:17:48,084 But you have no right to ridicule me in public. 888 01:17:48,285 --> 01:17:51,124 -Who is your Elector? -His highness Max Franz. 889 01:17:51,325 --> 01:17:52,965 Elector of Cologne. 890 01:17:53,124 --> 01:17:56,685 My old friend Piggy-Nose. He wants me to come to Bonn? 891 01:17:56,925 --> 01:17:59,085 -I believe so. -What do you advise? 892 01:17:59,285 --> 01:18:02,884 -Should I go? -You would get more respect than here. 893 01:18:03,125 --> 01:18:05,884 You think I don't get any respect here? 894 01:18:06,965 --> 01:18:10,365 If so, you wouldn't have to give lessons to countesses. 895 01:18:10,604 --> 01:18:14,085 Or play to an Elector just because you owe him money. 896 01:18:14,325 --> 01:18:16,685 Yes? Then I would play to your Elector. 897 01:18:16,884 --> 01:18:18,644 What's the difference? 898 01:18:18,804 --> 01:18:22,524 Men like us will always be dependent on the favor of princes. 899 01:18:22,764 --> 01:18:24,245 They show us off 900 01:18:24,365 --> 01:18:27,884 until they grow tired of us and choose someone else. 901 01:18:28,124 --> 01:18:29,884 It'll be no different for you. 902 01:18:30,043 --> 01:18:33,245 Don't be offended, but I have no time for you. 903 01:18:33,484 --> 01:18:35,884 Creditors are on my tail and I have to work. 904 01:18:36,045 --> 01:18:38,444 Maybe it'll work out another time. 905 01:18:38,644 --> 01:18:41,084 Or maybe you won't even need me then. 906 01:18:41,284 --> 01:18:43,045 Farewell, brother composer. 907 01:19:18,964 --> 01:19:20,605 At last! 908 01:19:20,765 --> 01:19:21,725 Come. 909 01:19:43,084 --> 01:19:45,564 I hoped so much to see you again. 910 01:20:21,764 --> 01:20:22,725 Come. 911 01:20:55,723 --> 01:20:57,524 Where is Father? 912 01:20:59,164 --> 01:21:00,924 He'll be here soon. Come. 913 01:21:01,083 --> 01:21:02,723 Let me go! 914 01:21:03,764 --> 01:21:06,803 -Let me go, miserable dogs! -Let go of him, please. 915 01:21:07,044 --> 01:21:09,684 -Scoundrels! Blackguards! -Quiet! 916 01:21:11,725 --> 01:21:15,724 Ludwig, your father tipped a whole jug of wine over somebody. 917 01:21:15,965 --> 01:21:18,005 I can't just let that be. 918 01:21:18,165 --> 01:21:20,243 I guarantee it won't happen again. 919 01:21:22,164 --> 01:21:24,204 For you. Let him go. 920 01:21:25,004 --> 01:21:26,644 This is the last time. 921 01:21:32,204 --> 01:21:33,925 Did Mother send you? 922 01:21:34,963 --> 01:21:36,525 Mother is dead, Father. 923 01:21:55,404 --> 01:21:58,365 Always the same part. I just can't get... 924 01:22:09,804 --> 01:22:12,325 -I played it wrong. -Then play it again. 925 01:22:16,884 --> 01:22:19,044 How are things at home? 926 01:22:19,244 --> 01:22:21,205 Well, you know... More staccato. 927 01:22:26,164 --> 01:22:27,483 Give it a try. 928 01:22:32,524 --> 01:22:36,404 -Who's taking care of the house? -C sharp! Not C. 929 01:22:36,683 --> 01:22:39,204 You have that... housemaid, don't you? 930 01:22:40,685 --> 01:22:44,244 Fräulein, your mama does not pay me to converse with you. 931 01:22:50,683 --> 01:22:52,245 I think she's very pretty. 932 01:22:53,963 --> 01:22:57,605 You think so? I haven't really... given it any thought. 933 01:22:57,845 --> 01:22:58,883 Very pretty. 934 01:22:59,924 --> 01:23:02,043 Not compared to you. C sharp! 935 01:23:04,324 --> 01:23:06,003 So have you given it any thought? 936 01:23:08,044 --> 01:23:09,524 No. 937 01:23:10,844 --> 01:23:12,525 Say it again. 938 01:23:15,203 --> 01:23:16,364 What? 939 01:23:16,484 --> 01:23:18,524 That you think I'm pretty. 940 01:23:22,965 --> 01:23:26,405 -Johann, why are you here? -Your sister isn't well. 941 01:23:26,644 --> 01:23:29,044 She puked and shat. Now she's trembling. 942 01:23:29,203 --> 01:23:31,764 Pack your things and go. I'll send a doctor. 943 01:23:39,405 --> 01:23:41,564 It wouldn't hurt to keep practicing. 944 01:24:50,725 --> 01:24:53,085 Stop! Stop! 945 01:24:54,244 --> 01:24:55,603 What's that he's singing? 946 01:24:56,684 --> 01:24:58,524 It's too much to bear! 947 01:24:59,604 --> 01:25:01,484 Herr van Beethoven, please... 948 01:25:02,324 --> 01:25:04,964 -You're disturbing us. -Why is Heller singing? 949 01:25:05,084 --> 01:25:07,044 Why not I? 950 01:25:07,205 --> 01:25:11,644 Ludwig, take your father home and come straight back. 951 01:25:11,923 --> 01:25:13,365 Why can I not sing it? 952 01:25:13,485 --> 01:25:15,484 I sing much better than Heller! 953 01:25:17,245 --> 01:25:18,964 Why can I not sing? 954 01:25:30,085 --> 01:25:32,484 Forgive me. Rehearsals lasted an age. 955 01:25:33,604 --> 01:25:37,405 -Fräulein Eleonore is waiting? -Have you eaten? 956 01:25:37,645 --> 01:25:39,285 -No. -Then come along. 957 01:25:42,765 --> 01:25:46,285 You know my brother, canon of the Dominican monastery. 958 01:25:46,524 --> 01:25:47,925 Your Reverence! 959 01:25:48,084 --> 01:25:49,923 Ludwig will eat with us. 960 01:25:50,083 --> 01:25:53,405 We'll catch up on your lessons another time, children. 961 01:25:54,203 --> 01:25:55,404 But... 962 01:25:56,005 --> 01:25:57,483 Have a seat. 963 01:26:12,684 --> 01:26:15,844 I hear you also play the viola in the court orchestra? 964 01:26:16,045 --> 01:26:17,604 Yes, Your Eminence. 965 01:26:18,405 --> 01:26:21,084 And are you not a budding composer? 966 01:26:21,284 --> 01:26:24,524 Didn't his highness the Elector send you to Mozart? 967 01:26:25,684 --> 01:26:27,243 Yes, he did. 968 01:26:28,925 --> 01:26:31,525 And how did he profit from doing so? 969 01:26:32,843 --> 01:26:34,605 Abraham! 970 01:26:34,764 --> 01:26:36,645 Let Ludwig eat. 971 01:26:36,804 --> 01:26:40,124 All day he rushes from one obligation to the next. 972 01:26:45,323 --> 01:26:48,203 What are you rehearsing in the court theater? 973 01:26:48,405 --> 01:26:52,564 Figaro, the new opera by Mozart, your Eminence. 974 01:26:52,845 --> 01:26:54,485 And how is it? 975 01:26:55,725 --> 01:26:57,204 Exceptional. 976 01:26:57,324 --> 01:26:59,964 Apparently, it failed in Vienna. 977 01:27:00,163 --> 01:27:02,965 The Viennese know nothing about music. 978 01:27:03,163 --> 01:27:05,164 The music is tremendous! 979 01:27:07,684 --> 01:27:09,525 But... it's also... 980 01:27:11,645 --> 01:27:13,125 Go on! 981 01:27:13,285 --> 01:27:14,724 Provocative. 982 01:27:14,843 --> 01:27:17,084 Provocative? How do you mean? 983 01:27:17,283 --> 01:27:22,044 It's about the right of a nobleman to take the innocence of his maid. 984 01:27:22,324 --> 01:27:24,563 The Count lays a claim... 985 01:27:24,764 --> 01:27:27,245 to Figaro's betrothed. 986 01:27:27,405 --> 01:27:30,005 The droit du seigneur, I see! 987 01:27:30,204 --> 01:27:33,083 What does Herr Mozart have to say about it? 988 01:27:33,284 --> 01:27:35,645 He condemns it. Quite rightly! 989 01:27:36,764 --> 01:27:39,885 Figaro resists. He can't accept it. 990 01:27:40,083 --> 01:27:42,244 What does the Count do? 991 01:27:42,445 --> 01:27:44,085 Makes a fool of himself. 992 01:27:45,204 --> 01:27:47,565 -How pathetic! -Pathetic? 993 01:27:47,763 --> 01:27:50,444 The Count cannot force the maid to love him. 994 01:27:50,644 --> 01:27:53,325 It has nothing to do with love, dear niece. 995 01:27:53,524 --> 01:27:55,003 Abraham! 996 01:27:55,164 --> 01:27:56,205 Please! 997 01:27:57,363 --> 01:28:00,524 I think it's good that you have principles, Ludwig. 998 01:28:00,724 --> 01:28:02,723 Now don't let your soup get cold. 999 01:28:14,924 --> 01:28:17,404 I've been waiting for the rent for a week. 1000 01:28:18,764 --> 01:28:20,404 Father hasn't paid? 1001 01:28:26,644 --> 01:28:28,204 I have no more than that. 1002 01:28:28,363 --> 01:28:30,003 I'll speak to Father. 1003 01:28:30,123 --> 01:28:32,004 Next week, Louis. 1004 01:28:33,644 --> 01:28:35,964 Speak to Count Waldstein. 1005 01:28:36,164 --> 01:28:38,764 The Elector might pay the salary 1006 01:28:38,923 --> 01:28:42,005 for your father to you. 1007 01:28:42,245 --> 01:28:44,165 Then he can't take it to the tavern. 1008 01:28:44,325 --> 01:28:45,884 He'll be enraged. 1009 01:28:46,843 --> 01:28:48,324 I don't mind. 1010 01:28:48,444 --> 01:28:50,764 When he has so little hold on himself. 1011 01:28:52,484 --> 01:28:54,605 He's ruining your life. 1012 01:28:55,725 --> 01:28:56,724 Why's that? 1013 01:28:57,765 --> 01:29:01,445 When did you last get a composition down on paper? 1014 01:29:01,683 --> 01:29:04,924 Nothing since your return from Vienna and your mother's death. 1015 01:29:05,124 --> 01:29:07,444 It doesn't matter. I don't force it. 1016 01:29:07,645 --> 01:29:11,525 -The world has a right to hear your music. -The world! 1017 01:29:11,765 --> 01:29:14,085 Who is that? Electors, the nobility? 1018 01:29:14,283 --> 01:29:19,284 Powdered fops with beauty spots who understand as much about our music 1019 01:29:19,565 --> 01:29:21,163 as you do about growing vegetables. 1020 01:29:23,204 --> 01:29:24,323 Impudence! 1021 01:29:24,443 --> 01:29:28,043 Even Mozart has to crawl on his knees before that vermin. 1022 01:29:28,283 --> 01:29:31,964 Times are changing. Society is seething at all levels. 1023 01:29:32,204 --> 01:29:35,084 The voice of liberty is growing louder, and you... 1024 01:29:35,804 --> 01:29:38,204 you can compose the music to accompany that. 1025 01:29:40,044 --> 01:29:43,083 -You're talking like Pfeiffer. -But not as loud. 1026 01:29:43,285 --> 01:29:45,125 And only to you. 1027 01:29:52,125 --> 01:29:55,244 Maybe Fräulein von Breuning would like 1028 01:29:55,484 --> 01:29:57,845 a few bars from your pen? 1029 01:29:59,245 --> 01:30:00,804 What makes you think that? 1030 01:30:04,124 --> 01:30:05,964 I must play the organ at vespers. 1031 01:30:06,123 --> 01:30:07,764 Thank you for the potatoes. 1032 01:30:33,205 --> 01:30:36,125 My mother invites you to her soiree. 1033 01:30:37,444 --> 01:30:39,965 I would like you to come, too. 1034 01:30:40,163 --> 01:30:42,923 She wants me to play for your guests? 1035 01:30:43,125 --> 01:30:46,363 If you wish, but primarily you'd be there as our guest. 1036 01:30:51,244 --> 01:30:53,005 Would you do that? 1037 01:31:29,004 --> 01:31:31,284 8 WEEKS RENT: 56 GUILDERS... TOTAL : 115 GUILDERS 1038 01:31:37,405 --> 01:31:40,205 We leave as soon as your uncle returns. 1039 01:31:53,123 --> 01:31:55,084 My dear Herr van Beethoven. 1040 01:31:55,244 --> 01:31:57,285 I'm so glad you could come. 1041 01:31:57,485 --> 01:31:59,125 Of course he came. 1042 01:31:59,284 --> 01:32:01,845 He was invited by the cream of Bonn society. 1043 01:32:02,004 --> 01:32:05,204 His highness the Elector has granted your wish. 1044 01:32:05,445 --> 01:32:08,484 Half your father's salary will be paid to you. 1045 01:32:08,685 --> 01:32:11,285 The other half he may well take to the tavern. 1046 01:32:15,364 --> 01:32:17,404 To your health, Monsieur . 1047 01:32:17,564 --> 01:32:19,644 Please call me Ludwig, Madame. 1048 01:32:21,325 --> 01:32:24,485 Would you play something for us later, Ludwig? 1049 01:32:34,563 --> 01:32:36,043 Ludwig. 1050 01:32:36,164 --> 01:32:37,804 May I present... 1051 01:32:38,324 --> 01:32:40,163 Counts Spee and Westerhold. 1052 01:32:43,644 --> 01:32:46,083 So you're on first name terms? 1053 01:32:47,644 --> 01:32:50,404 Yes. Ludwig is like part of the family. 1054 01:32:50,604 --> 01:32:52,364 Or the inventory. 1055 01:32:52,683 --> 01:32:54,365 Not at all. 1056 01:32:54,524 --> 01:32:57,763 He is a guest whose visit always delights us. 1057 01:32:58,004 --> 01:33:00,084 He was in Vienna as a guest 1058 01:33:00,244 --> 01:33:03,363 of Prince Lichnowski, to take lessons from Mozart. 1059 01:33:03,565 --> 01:33:05,163 In bad behavior? 1060 01:33:06,803 --> 01:33:08,283 Herr Mozart 1061 01:33:08,404 --> 01:33:10,445 is far above you 1062 01:33:10,643 --> 01:33:12,684 in significance, behavior and rank. 1063 01:33:14,483 --> 01:33:16,284 What did he say? 1064 01:33:17,284 --> 01:33:20,364 I'm sure he meant it figuratively, as a musician. 1065 01:33:20,605 --> 01:33:22,605 Yes? And where are you, Herr van Beethoven? 1066 01:33:22,764 --> 01:33:26,724 -Are you far above us too? -A lackey... 1067 01:33:26,963 --> 01:33:29,124 who feels the call to greatness. 1068 01:33:29,324 --> 01:33:30,885 This gets better and better. 1069 01:33:31,005 --> 01:33:32,684 Did Mozart teach you that? 1070 01:33:32,843 --> 01:33:35,364 Or the freethinking Kaiser in Vienna? 1071 01:33:35,564 --> 01:33:39,684 Joseph II seems to be blind and deaf to the warning signals 1072 01:33:39,963 --> 01:33:41,644 coming from France. 1073 01:33:41,764 --> 01:33:45,285 Sadly, that's also true of his brother and the Elector. 1074 01:33:45,524 --> 01:33:47,684 Count Westerhold, what do you mean? 1075 01:33:47,884 --> 01:33:52,284 France is ruled by an incapable king who is allowing his people to starve. 1076 01:33:52,565 --> 01:33:56,444 It's a good thing our princes are giving people greater liberty. 1077 01:33:56,685 --> 01:34:01,165 So your lackey has already infected you with revolutionary fever? 1078 01:34:01,445 --> 01:34:05,643 Had he any rank, I would have demanded satisfaction by now. 1079 01:34:05,883 --> 01:34:06,844 Oh, yes? 1080 01:34:08,083 --> 01:34:10,004 Then why haven't you done so? 1081 01:34:12,044 --> 01:34:14,003 Because you're too much of a coward. 1082 01:34:17,444 --> 01:34:19,043 What did he say? 1083 01:34:23,084 --> 01:34:25,845 If I hadn't handed in my dagger at the door 1084 01:34:26,043 --> 01:34:28,604 I would resolve this with a few slashes. 1085 01:34:50,083 --> 01:34:52,084 How dare you? 1086 01:34:53,884 --> 01:34:55,205 Where are you going? 1087 01:35:31,883 --> 01:35:33,604 What do you want? 1088 01:35:33,764 --> 01:35:35,244 May I sit? 1089 01:35:44,844 --> 01:35:47,124 DO YOU REALLY WANT TO LEAVE? 1090 01:35:50,123 --> 01:35:52,125 I've been here much too long already. 1091 01:35:54,963 --> 01:35:57,403 Then let's talk. She isn't right for you. 1092 01:35:57,605 --> 01:35:58,684 Who? 1093 01:35:59,965 --> 01:36:02,045 Johann's so-called daughter, Amalie. 1094 01:36:02,684 --> 01:36:06,125 -Who is right for me? -In any case not that bastard! 1095 01:36:08,964 --> 01:36:10,604 You have duties, Karl. 1096 01:36:11,683 --> 01:36:16,404 My friend Stephan von Breuning put in a good word for you with Von Stuttenheim. 1097 01:36:16,684 --> 01:36:18,204 Your injuries are healed. 1098 01:36:18,365 --> 01:36:20,724 It's time for you to take up your work. 1099 01:36:25,365 --> 01:36:26,883 Incidentally... 1100 01:36:27,044 --> 01:36:30,204 your Uncle Johann is of the same opinion. 1101 01:36:30,405 --> 01:36:33,484 He gave me this letter before he left for Vienna. 1102 01:36:41,724 --> 01:36:43,524 My dear brother, 1103 01:36:43,684 --> 01:36:46,845 I cannot remain calm about Karl's future. 1104 01:36:48,884 --> 01:36:54,044 It's a disgrace that this talented young man is wasting his time. 1105 01:36:54,364 --> 01:36:56,524 And who will get the blame for it? 1106 01:36:56,684 --> 01:36:58,405 Only you and I. 1107 01:37:03,963 --> 01:37:08,883 He noticed that you were clinging to hopes of settling down here. 1108 01:37:10,604 --> 01:37:14,045 Johann is too much of a Beethoven to let that happen. 1109 01:37:15,604 --> 01:37:17,684 You were young too once. 1110 01:37:18,525 --> 01:37:20,524 You were in love too once! 1111 01:37:26,884 --> 01:37:30,123 Why can't you just let me be a human being? 1112 01:37:41,045 --> 01:37:42,764 What happened? 1113 01:37:47,364 --> 01:37:49,284 Yes, I'm going... 1114 01:38:26,604 --> 01:38:27,644 May I come in? 1115 01:38:30,363 --> 01:38:31,484 Of course. 1116 01:39:12,004 --> 01:39:14,045 Forgive me. 1117 01:39:14,204 --> 01:39:16,443 I've only ever disappointed you. 1118 01:39:19,085 --> 01:39:20,485 Come. 1119 01:39:28,924 --> 01:39:31,085 Were you never in love, Uncle? 1120 01:39:32,405 --> 01:39:34,925 Did you never think about marriage? 1121 01:39:35,123 --> 01:39:37,084 -About having a family? -What? 1122 01:39:38,205 --> 01:39:39,965 I can't hear you. 1123 01:39:43,284 --> 01:39:44,804 In love? 1124 01:39:46,525 --> 01:39:47,884 Was I? 1125 01:39:48,923 --> 01:39:50,764 Often. Oh, often. 1126 01:39:51,924 --> 01:39:53,203 But... 1127 01:39:54,283 --> 01:39:57,163 none of them wanted to come into my world. 1128 01:39:57,365 --> 01:39:58,843 Music, you mean? 1129 01:39:59,924 --> 01:40:01,605 Only one... 1130 01:40:01,724 --> 01:40:04,125 wanted to come into my world. 1131 01:40:16,243 --> 01:40:18,164 Where did that come from? 1132 01:40:20,923 --> 01:40:23,285 Count Waldstein gave it to me. 1133 01:40:24,404 --> 01:40:26,044 It sounds fantastic. 1134 01:40:34,845 --> 01:40:36,765 Should I play something? 1135 01:40:37,885 --> 01:40:39,525 I'd like that. 1136 01:42:04,484 --> 01:42:05,723 My lady. 1137 01:42:16,803 --> 01:42:19,283 To what do I owe the honor? 1138 01:42:19,444 --> 01:42:21,043 My daughter is with your son. 1139 01:42:21,204 --> 01:42:23,684 -Tell her to come down at once. -Your daughter? 1140 01:42:25,164 --> 01:42:26,523 Certainly. 1141 01:42:38,323 --> 01:42:41,324 What were you thinking? So scandalous! 1142 01:42:42,444 --> 01:42:45,165 Even if he weren't an obscure musician. 1143 01:42:45,364 --> 01:42:47,644 Obscure? You said he was gifted. 1144 01:42:47,804 --> 01:42:50,524 Gifted? What has he been given? 1145 01:42:50,724 --> 01:42:54,205 -Father a lush, grandfather a wine dealer. -Court Kapellmeister. 1146 01:42:54,445 --> 01:42:56,844 That does not make him of your rank. 1147 01:42:57,045 --> 01:42:59,685 -His conduct... -He was defending himself! 1148 01:42:59,883 --> 01:43:02,005 The Count provoked him on purpose. 1149 01:43:04,084 --> 01:43:06,524 He must apologize to Count Spee. 1150 01:43:09,564 --> 01:43:11,644 He will... He will never do that. 1151 01:43:15,244 --> 01:43:17,404 Then you will never see him again. 1152 01:43:18,884 --> 01:43:20,805 I may see him again? 1153 01:43:20,965 --> 01:43:23,285 If he makes a formal apology. 1154 01:43:23,483 --> 01:43:26,165 I spoke with the Count. He will accept. 1155 01:43:27,965 --> 01:43:30,285 Contenance, Eleonore! 1156 01:43:49,523 --> 01:43:53,123 So you have enrolled at university, Herr van Beethoven? 1157 01:43:53,363 --> 01:43:56,484 -I commend you. -Philosophy and classical literature. 1158 01:43:57,005 --> 01:44:00,565 It almost sounds like she encouraged our young genius. 1159 01:44:02,804 --> 01:44:05,364 Doesn't Eulogius Schneider teach literature? 1160 01:44:05,564 --> 01:44:08,245 The Cathedral chapter is not amused. 1161 01:44:08,444 --> 01:44:12,364 It has asked the Elector to dismiss him. What are you reading? 1162 01:44:12,603 --> 01:44:15,925 Plutarch, Ovid, ancient Greeks. But also Goethe and Schiller. 1163 01:44:16,164 --> 01:44:19,885 Schiller, that firebrand. What's so fascinating about him? 1164 01:44:20,124 --> 01:44:22,644 More interesting than Plutarch or Aristoteles? 1165 01:44:22,844 --> 01:44:25,484 Yesterday, my professor read an ode by him. 1166 01:44:25,684 --> 01:44:26,804 Wait a moment. 1167 01:44:28,004 --> 01:44:29,563 I wrote it down. 1168 01:44:41,045 --> 01:44:42,724 "Joy, beautiful spark of Divinity 1169 01:44:42,884 --> 01:44:44,524 "Daughter of Elysium 1170 01:44:44,683 --> 01:44:47,683 "We enter, drunk with fire, Heavenly one, thy sanctuary! 1171 01:44:47,885 --> 01:44:51,003 "Thy magic binds again What the sword of custom divided 1172 01:44:51,243 --> 01:44:54,403 Beggars become brothers of princes Where thy gentle wing abides" 1173 01:44:54,604 --> 01:44:57,764 -Beggars become princes? -An anthem to freedom. 1174 01:44:58,003 --> 01:45:00,084 I can hear the notes as I read. 1175 01:45:17,644 --> 01:45:19,285 It's beautiful. 1176 01:45:20,805 --> 01:45:22,485 Write it down, Ludwig. 1177 01:45:22,643 --> 01:45:25,324 Write it down. Turn it into a grand oratorio. 1178 01:45:26,285 --> 01:45:28,604 -An oratorio? Me? -Yes. 1179 01:45:28,765 --> 01:45:30,685 You must go back to Vienna. 1180 01:45:31,244 --> 01:45:35,204 If Herr Mozart has no time for you, go to Salieri or Haydn. 1181 01:45:35,444 --> 01:45:37,525 Here in Bonn you won't progress. 1182 01:45:38,843 --> 01:45:41,084 With all due respect, Herr Kapellmeister. 1183 01:45:42,164 --> 01:45:46,165 Of course the Count is right. You can learn nothing more here. 1184 01:45:52,605 --> 01:45:54,685 I'm happy with how things are. 1185 01:45:58,244 --> 01:46:00,243 My dear lady, 1186 01:46:00,444 --> 01:46:04,083 I am not able to express my joy at receiving your letter 1187 01:46:04,324 --> 01:46:06,245 after so many years. 1188 01:46:06,764 --> 01:46:10,403 Of course, I should have replied swiftly as an arrow. 1189 01:46:10,643 --> 01:46:13,443 I have become negligent in my correspondence. 1190 01:46:13,644 --> 01:46:17,804 I often compose the answer in my head but when I try to write it down 1191 01:46:18,845 --> 01:46:21,045 I usually end by throwing my quill away 1192 01:46:21,204 --> 01:46:24,325 as I am unable to write what I am feeling. 1193 01:46:32,845 --> 01:46:34,284 Johann. 1194 01:46:34,403 --> 01:46:37,163 I am glad to have you back safe and sound. 1195 01:46:40,043 --> 01:46:42,444 I have your money. 1196 01:46:42,644 --> 01:46:45,763 I told you I'd only accept gold ducats. 1197 01:46:45,964 --> 01:46:49,124 -It'll be worthless tomorrow. -It's what you agreed. 1198 01:46:49,363 --> 01:46:52,964 Plus 500 guilders. I got you a good deal! 1199 01:46:54,805 --> 01:46:57,884 For board and lodging and the pianoforte. 1200 01:46:58,123 --> 01:46:59,243 What? 1201 01:46:59,364 --> 01:47:02,684 Your wife insists on it. I don't want to be in your debt. 1202 01:47:02,923 --> 01:47:05,844 Karl and I leave for Vienna tomorrow. 1203 01:47:06,044 --> 01:47:08,724 It's high time he reports for duty. 1204 01:47:09,965 --> 01:47:13,845 Would you provide your carriage? Of course I will pay for it. 1205 01:47:14,084 --> 01:47:17,723 -My wife is going to Vienna in two days... -What? 1206 01:47:23,083 --> 01:47:25,604 IN TWO DAYS WITH MY WIFE! 1207 01:47:26,804 --> 01:47:28,444 I'd rather walk. 1208 01:47:32,123 --> 01:47:33,445 As you like. 1209 01:47:37,045 --> 01:47:39,684 -Give me my money! -It isn't your money. 1210 01:47:39,844 --> 01:47:43,325 -It is the Elector's decision. -You told lies about me. 1211 01:47:43,564 --> 01:47:45,925 Everyone knows you drink it away! 1212 01:47:52,883 --> 01:47:54,885 How can you do this to me? 1213 01:48:00,765 --> 01:48:02,604 I'm not a child. 1214 01:48:07,803 --> 01:48:09,764 I'm your father. 1215 01:48:21,444 --> 01:48:23,485 Haydn is in town. 1216 01:48:26,444 --> 01:48:28,244 He wants to hear you play. 1217 01:49:35,124 --> 01:49:36,484 What did he say? 1218 01:49:37,564 --> 01:49:41,445 He said I should go see him in Vienna when he's back from London. 1219 01:49:41,685 --> 01:49:43,444 That's wonderful! 1220 01:49:45,805 --> 01:49:47,485 Will you go? 1221 01:49:49,085 --> 01:49:50,645 I don't know. 1222 01:49:56,924 --> 01:49:59,964 We are having a soiree on New Year's Eve. 1223 01:50:00,164 --> 01:50:01,725 Will you come? 1224 01:50:02,965 --> 01:50:07,365 I have to play at the Elector's dinner with the orchestra. 1225 01:50:07,645 --> 01:50:09,405 Then come afterwards. 1226 01:50:11,164 --> 01:50:12,684 Will you come? 1227 01:50:18,244 --> 01:50:19,884 This is for you. 1228 01:50:42,444 --> 01:50:46,164 "If your fortune coincides with the hopes I hold dear 1229 01:50:46,404 --> 01:50:49,485 then both will reach their pinnacle this year." 1230 01:50:54,444 --> 01:50:56,644 Excuse the disturbance at this late hour. 1231 01:50:56,804 --> 01:50:58,884 Is Ludwig there? 1232 01:50:59,044 --> 01:51:00,923 May I come in? 1233 01:51:06,445 --> 01:51:08,564 I must speak with you, Ludwig. 1234 01:51:09,764 --> 01:51:11,124 Of course. 1235 01:51:19,924 --> 01:51:21,483 Have a seat. 1236 01:51:21,603 --> 01:51:23,563 A glass of wine? 1237 01:51:23,764 --> 01:51:24,964 No, thank you. 1238 01:51:31,724 --> 01:51:33,163 It's about Eleonore. 1239 01:51:39,844 --> 01:51:41,764 She has ideas about you. 1240 01:51:44,204 --> 01:51:45,564 How do you mean? 1241 01:51:46,604 --> 01:51:49,364 She believes she can marry you. 1242 01:51:50,365 --> 01:51:52,924 You know that's absolutely impossible. 1243 01:51:53,125 --> 01:51:55,923 We all adore you as a gifted musician. 1244 01:51:56,124 --> 01:51:58,564 You are blessed with great talent. 1245 01:51:58,725 --> 01:52:01,643 You must go to Haydn or Mozart in Vienna. 1246 01:52:01,885 --> 01:52:05,165 My family will do all we can to help you do that. 1247 01:52:05,363 --> 01:52:08,363 We will take care of your father and brothers. 1248 01:52:09,725 --> 01:52:12,964 You mean if I, in return, express my willingness 1249 01:52:13,163 --> 01:52:14,764 to relinquish Eleonore? 1250 01:52:16,804 --> 01:52:18,244 Relinquish? 1251 01:52:22,523 --> 01:52:26,243 You can only relinquish something you have a claim to. 1252 01:52:26,483 --> 01:52:29,325 You have no claim to Eleonore. She is above you. 1253 01:52:37,684 --> 01:52:41,563 Maybe it's for the best if you stay away from our soiree tonight. 1254 01:53:19,645 --> 01:53:23,365 Does he really think no one knows his composition is by Ludwig? 1255 01:53:24,964 --> 01:53:27,044 Don't be so impudent, Stephan. 1256 01:53:37,803 --> 01:53:41,124 -It seems they're demanding an encore. -Sorry. 1257 01:53:41,364 --> 01:53:43,365 May I take a break? 1258 01:53:49,204 --> 01:53:50,444 Oh well, 1259 01:53:50,564 --> 01:53:52,763 so I must dabble as a soloist for a while. 1260 01:53:53,245 --> 01:53:55,725 -Didn't Ludwig come with you? -No. 1261 01:53:56,285 --> 01:53:57,925 Are you expecting him? 1262 01:53:58,084 --> 01:54:02,124 He was going to join some fellow musicians 1263 01:54:02,364 --> 01:54:03,884 for a celebration in the Zehrgarten. 1264 01:54:05,284 --> 01:54:06,284 I see. 1265 01:54:18,124 --> 01:54:19,764 Fräulein! 1266 01:54:19,923 --> 01:54:21,724 Fräulein, wait! 1267 01:54:21,884 --> 01:54:24,285 You can't walk through town all alone! 1268 01:54:24,483 --> 01:54:27,203 Fräulein, just wait a moment. 1269 01:54:54,363 --> 01:54:55,925 You should go home. 1270 01:54:57,005 --> 01:55:00,205 This is no place for a lady of your rank. 1271 01:55:39,804 --> 01:55:43,043 Get in! The French are already in Koblenz. 1272 01:55:43,245 --> 01:55:45,924 The revolution is coming, and I bolt for Vienna. 1273 01:55:46,125 --> 01:55:47,645 But in Paris there's no Haydn. 1274 01:55:50,883 --> 01:55:54,604 She probably has obligations. She'll be sorry you've gone. 1275 01:55:58,563 --> 01:56:02,044 Brothers, don't disgrace me. Neefe will send reports. 1276 01:56:18,043 --> 01:56:21,764 He's gone, without bidding his father farewell. 1277 01:56:22,004 --> 01:56:24,965 Why would he search the taverns for you? 1278 01:56:25,164 --> 01:56:26,765 Why must he go to Vienna now? 1279 01:56:26,923 --> 01:56:28,284 To that Haydn? 1280 01:56:29,364 --> 01:56:31,443 To end up like Mozart? 1281 01:56:33,524 --> 01:56:37,045 Have you ever understood how talented your son is? 1282 01:56:43,044 --> 01:56:46,644 If anyone has ever understood that, Herr Neefe, 1283 01:56:46,844 --> 01:56:48,565 then it is me. 1284 01:57:16,284 --> 01:57:19,244 Esteemed Eleonore, my dearest friend! 1285 01:57:20,724 --> 01:57:25,005 I have been living in the capital for a year, studying under Haydn. 1286 01:57:25,643 --> 01:57:27,484 Now I finally write. 1287 01:57:28,885 --> 01:57:32,565 How ardently do I wish 1288 01:57:32,845 --> 01:57:34,885 I could delete from my life 1289 01:57:35,045 --> 01:57:37,003 that ignoble behavior 1290 01:57:37,443 --> 01:57:39,604 so contrary to my character. 1291 01:57:41,283 --> 01:57:44,125 Your exemplary and noble character, dear friend, 1292 01:57:44,323 --> 01:57:47,443 does vouch for the forgiveness you have already granted me. 1293 01:57:47,684 --> 01:57:50,924 It is however said that the most sincere form of remorse 1294 01:57:51,125 --> 01:57:55,004 entails admitting one's crime oneself. 1295 01:58:24,204 --> 01:58:26,244 We'll be there soon, Uncle. 1296 01:58:28,323 --> 01:58:30,403 Things never change. 1297 01:58:32,365 --> 01:58:35,124 There will always be princes and servants. 1298 01:58:36,444 --> 01:58:39,125 You stay in the class you were born in. 1299 01:58:41,685 --> 01:58:44,123 I never wanted to accept that. 1300 01:59:14,006 --> 01:59:19,006 Provided by explosiveskull https://twitter.com/kaboomskull 94676