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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:24,566 --> 00:00:26,610 {\an8}My dear Beethoven, 2 00:00:26,777 --> 00:00:29,863 {\an8}for the first time since you left Bonn 32 years ago, 3 00:00:30,072 --> 00:00:32,573 you are reading a long letter from me. 4 00:00:32,783 --> 00:00:37,621 The delay is because I received no reply to my last letter to you. 5 00:00:37,913 --> 00:00:42,334 This is not right, especially as we old people live in the past 6 00:00:42,626 --> 00:00:45,003 and delight in the images of our youth. 7 00:00:45,170 --> 00:00:47,172 Not so fast. 8 00:00:47,339 --> 00:00:50,008 Not so fleeting. I want to hear every note. 9 00:00:52,970 --> 00:00:54,429 Keep in time! 10 00:00:57,099 --> 00:01:00,435 Thank God I can speak of you to my husband and children. 11 00:01:00,894 --> 00:01:04,565 We are all proud that such a great man frequented our home. 12 00:01:10,153 --> 00:01:12,030 I wonder what it says. 13 00:01:12,364 --> 00:01:14,658 {\an8}He's reading it for the third time. 14 00:01:16,618 --> 00:01:19,204 {\an8}He is as sensitive 15 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:21,248 {\an8}as his music. 16 00:01:23,542 --> 00:01:26,086 -Can he really hear nothing? -Nothing, Madame. 17 00:01:26,295 --> 00:01:28,005 He's stone deaf. 18 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:31,216 You know, Herr van Beethoven, we had the honor 19 00:01:31,466 --> 00:01:36,597 of attending the triumphant premiere of his Ninth Symphony. 20 00:01:37,848 --> 00:01:39,933 {\an8}May we ask where you are traveling? 21 00:01:40,100 --> 00:01:41,643 {\an8}Also to Linz? 22 00:01:41,810 --> 00:01:46,148 {\an8}We'll be leaving you soon. Another of my uncles has an estate here. 23 00:01:46,690 --> 00:01:48,650 The maestro needs peace. 24 00:01:50,819 --> 00:01:53,614 {\an8}Do you not desire to see your old friends? 25 00:01:53,822 --> 00:01:57,451 {\an8}To stand on the banks of the Rhine, where we were so happy? 26 00:02:02,331 --> 00:02:06,793 Is your silence a result of the painful circumstances of your departure? 27 00:02:17,179 --> 00:02:19,097 {\an8}Rest assured, dear Beethoven, 28 00:02:19,264 --> 00:02:21,517 {\an8}I have long since forgiven you. 29 00:02:40,577 --> 00:02:42,496 {\an8}Again! Go on! 30 00:03:00,138 --> 00:03:02,266 {\an8}Did you not sleep well? 31 00:03:02,432 --> 00:03:04,059 {\an8}Everything is fine. 32 00:03:09,940 --> 00:03:11,567 What is written there? 33 00:03:11,733 --> 00:03:12,943 What? 34 00:03:14,069 --> 00:03:17,364 {\an8}Herr van Beethoven, do you know how late it is? 35 00:03:19,867 --> 00:03:22,953 {\an8}This can't go on. My night is too short. 36 00:03:23,161 --> 00:03:24,371 So is ours! 37 00:03:24,538 --> 00:03:27,708 {\an8}In an hour you'll be shouting around your bakery. 38 00:03:27,916 --> 00:03:30,669 {\an8}-Think we can sleep then? -That's... 39 00:03:30,878 --> 00:03:32,754 Impitoyable! Exactly. 40 00:03:34,339 --> 00:03:37,176 -Play! -I won't stand for this. I'll be back! 41 00:03:39,887 --> 00:03:42,139 He's tired, Jean. Let him be. 42 00:04:14,546 --> 00:04:16,673 Leave him be. Please. 43 00:04:19,510 --> 00:04:22,053 He needs to practice, practice, practice. 44 00:04:22,221 --> 00:04:24,723 Mozart practiced with his father, too. 45 00:04:24,932 --> 00:04:26,517 He's a child. 46 00:04:26,683 --> 00:04:30,270 An eight-year-old boy. And you pretend he's six. 47 00:04:30,479 --> 00:04:33,273 Mozart composed a symphony at eight. 48 00:04:33,482 --> 00:04:35,317 Then he isn't like Mozart. 49 00:05:27,703 --> 00:05:30,289 What's that music he's playing? 50 00:05:32,457 --> 00:05:35,544 Mozart's latest piano concerto, your Highness. 51 00:05:35,794 --> 00:05:37,296 Mozart? 52 00:05:37,671 --> 00:05:39,673 Who is that? 53 00:05:39,882 --> 00:05:43,385 You don't know Mozart, Uncle? All Vienna is talking about him. 54 00:05:43,594 --> 00:05:47,097 -Especially the young ladies. -Ill-bred young fellow. 55 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:49,683 He said to Marie-Antoinette... 56 00:05:51,810 --> 00:05:53,395 What's wrong? 57 00:05:53,562 --> 00:05:55,772 Why has he stopped playing? 58 00:05:56,398 --> 00:05:59,359 Louis! Keep playing! 59 00:06:18,128 --> 00:06:19,588 Come on. 60 00:06:38,607 --> 00:06:42,528 How did his highness enjoy my son's performance? 61 00:06:49,576 --> 00:06:51,078 Five thalers? 62 00:06:53,622 --> 00:06:55,290 My humble thanks. 63 00:06:55,457 --> 00:06:56,458 Come on. 64 00:07:23,277 --> 00:07:24,403 Wait! 65 00:07:27,698 --> 00:07:29,199 What are you doing? 66 00:07:30,200 --> 00:07:33,036 -Who is that? -The Archduke of Austria. 67 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:36,164 He'll be the new prince-elector. 68 00:07:36,373 --> 00:07:38,083 -When the old one dies. -Him? 69 00:07:38,250 --> 00:07:41,128 Can you become an elector so young? 70 00:07:41,336 --> 00:07:42,754 The old one hasn't gone yet. 71 00:07:49,178 --> 00:07:51,013 Oh, there'll be trouble now! 72 00:07:55,225 --> 00:07:58,061 You left me without air during the hallelujahs! 73 00:08:00,105 --> 00:08:03,317 Is that what Rhinelanders do to Protestants? 74 00:08:05,944 --> 00:08:08,322 Which of you is Louis? 75 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:09,948 It's you. 76 00:08:10,073 --> 00:08:13,660 Meister van den Eeden said you play pianoforte rather well. 77 00:08:13,911 --> 00:08:16,413 Yes, he played for the Elector. 78 00:08:16,580 --> 00:08:18,457 Did he now? 79 00:08:19,416 --> 00:08:20,876 So, Louis... 80 00:08:22,002 --> 00:08:25,172 I am conducting the court orchestra tonight. 81 00:08:25,380 --> 00:08:27,799 Could you help me with the sheet music? 82 00:08:28,008 --> 00:08:30,886 I need three hands to play continuo and conduct. 83 00:08:31,094 --> 00:08:34,806 To turn the pages I need a fourth, and God only gave me two. 84 00:08:49,154 --> 00:08:52,199 -Savage bumblebee! Wicked angel! -Decrepit bungler! Dangling corpse! 85 00:08:52,449 --> 00:08:56,370 -Quarrelsome harpy! Resurrected witch! -Peevish sorehead! Skeleton! 86 00:08:56,620 --> 00:08:58,622 I laugh... 87 00:09:02,251 --> 00:09:04,336 at your frenzy 88 00:09:11,927 --> 00:09:13,804 -Savage bumblebee! -Decrepit bungler! 89 00:09:13,971 --> 00:09:16,098 - Wicked angel! -Dangling corpse! 90 00:09:16,265 --> 00:09:18,016 - Wicked angel! -Dangling corpse! 91 00:09:18,183 --> 00:09:20,143 -Savage bumblebee! -Decrepit bungler! 92 00:09:20,310 --> 00:09:25,023 Quarrelsome harpy! Resurrected witch! Resurrected witch! Quarrelsome harpy! 93 00:09:25,315 --> 00:09:26,859 I'll split... 94 00:09:32,573 --> 00:09:34,199 your head in two 95 00:09:34,366 --> 00:09:36,243 I'll split... 96 00:09:38,203 --> 00:09:40,706 your head in two. 97 00:09:42,082 --> 00:09:45,544 -Let me down. -For you to flirt with the noble gents? 98 00:09:45,794 --> 00:09:48,463 Out of the question. Gentlemen! 99 00:09:48,672 --> 00:09:52,217 I have here a fine wench, charming and fair. 100 00:09:52,467 --> 00:09:56,847 Blessed by the Lord God with a clear and bewitching voice. 101 00:09:58,682 --> 00:10:02,269 For a small donation, she will show off her talents. 102 00:10:02,477 --> 00:10:04,354 No, I will not! 103 00:10:06,148 --> 00:10:07,691 Then go! 104 00:10:07,858 --> 00:10:10,736 Let the celibates fondle you for a few kreutzers. 105 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:13,238 There she goes, my beloved. 106 00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:17,910 Straight to the fauteuil of his highness the Elector. 107 00:10:18,202 --> 00:10:19,786 Meister Neefe! 108 00:10:22,414 --> 00:10:24,333 I hate to ask, 109 00:10:24,499 --> 00:10:26,960 but could you lend me a few kreutzers? 110 00:10:27,169 --> 00:10:30,881 -The landlady won't let me pay on credit. -Sorry, Pfeiffer. 111 00:10:31,131 --> 00:10:35,093 I owe my last few kreutzers to this young man. Come on. 112 00:10:35,344 --> 00:10:39,223 Oh, excuse me, the Elector's own page turner. 113 00:10:39,473 --> 00:10:42,601 Did Your Excellency enjoy our little show? 114 00:10:42,809 --> 00:10:45,771 Yes, it was very funny. But the music... 115 00:10:45,979 --> 00:10:48,065 What? The music... 116 00:10:48,232 --> 00:10:51,777 -A little simple. -Simple! Did you hear that? 117 00:10:52,027 --> 00:10:54,238 How he speaks of the great Telemann? 118 00:10:54,404 --> 00:10:57,157 What music does Monsieur prefer? 119 00:10:57,366 --> 00:10:59,201 -Mozart. -Mozart? 120 00:11:00,661 --> 00:11:02,246 Mozart. 121 00:11:02,371 --> 00:11:05,249 Wonderful. Play us something by Mozart! 122 00:11:12,089 --> 00:11:13,632 Kiss 123 00:11:13,757 --> 00:11:15,133 me 124 00:11:15,300 --> 00:11:17,845 on the ass 125 00:11:19,054 --> 00:11:21,765 Quickly 126 00:11:21,932 --> 00:11:24,142 Quickly 127 00:11:24,351 --> 00:11:28,230 Kiss me on the ass quickly. 128 00:11:28,981 --> 00:11:31,692 Kiss me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me 129 00:11:31,900 --> 00:11:34,027 Kiss me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me 130 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:36,780 Quickly, quickly, quickly, quickly! 131 00:11:36,989 --> 00:11:38,866 Quickly, quickly, quickly, quickly! 132 00:11:39,032 --> 00:11:40,033 Altogether! 133 00:12:00,429 --> 00:12:03,015 -You've never played that before? -No. 134 00:12:04,266 --> 00:12:05,767 Herr van Beethoven. 135 00:12:06,894 --> 00:12:08,437 Herr van Beethoven! 136 00:12:10,314 --> 00:12:11,773 I see. 137 00:12:14,610 --> 00:12:18,572 As Herr van Eeden has been unwell for some time, 138 00:12:18,822 --> 00:12:21,241 I would be quite happy to... 139 00:12:21,450 --> 00:12:23,202 to teach Ludwig. 140 00:12:27,039 --> 00:12:29,708 You? Teach Ludwig? 141 00:12:30,876 --> 00:12:32,836 Who are you to flatter yourself so? 142 00:12:33,712 --> 00:12:36,590 Well, I have experience of teaching. 143 00:12:36,798 --> 00:12:40,219 I was fortunate enough to be a pupil of Johann Adam... 144 00:12:40,427 --> 00:12:42,888 I'll tell you something, Herr Neefe. 145 00:12:43,597 --> 00:12:47,142 The name of Beethoven is highly esteemed here at court. 146 00:12:48,185 --> 00:12:51,313 My late father was Kapellmeister here. 147 00:12:51,522 --> 00:12:54,441 If I am in need of a teacher for Louis... 148 00:12:55,943 --> 00:12:58,695 -Company, march! On the double! -Oh, God. Louis! 149 00:13:01,865 --> 00:13:03,909 Come on, faster! 150 00:13:06,119 --> 00:13:09,456 -Quiet, in the name of the law! -Herr van Beethoven! 151 00:13:11,583 --> 00:13:13,168 Come with me. Come, Louis. 152 00:13:14,586 --> 00:13:15,921 Louis... 153 00:13:17,005 --> 00:13:18,507 Come on. 154 00:13:18,924 --> 00:13:22,177 -Good night, Herr Kapellmeister. -You must be careful, Monsieur. 155 00:13:22,427 --> 00:13:24,972 Minister Belderbusch has spies everywhere. 156 00:13:25,138 --> 00:13:29,476 How can you stand it? I can see you're an artist, a free spirit. 157 00:13:32,312 --> 00:13:33,814 Come on. 158 00:13:36,441 --> 00:13:39,653 The Elector has always treated us Beethovens well. 159 00:13:39,903 --> 00:13:42,072 It's far worse elsewhere. 160 00:13:42,239 --> 00:13:44,366 It will always be worse elsewhere. 161 00:13:44,533 --> 00:13:47,911 But is this a reason to accept oppression? 162 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:50,163 There is no subjugation so perfect 163 00:13:50,330 --> 00:13:52,624 as that which keeps the appearance of freedom. 164 00:13:58,380 --> 00:14:01,008 -Did you make that up? -Of course not. 165 00:14:02,176 --> 00:14:04,469 -A quote by the great Rousseau. -I see. 166 00:14:04,636 --> 00:14:05,846 Here we are. 167 00:14:05,971 --> 00:14:08,974 Don't expect too much, Monsieur. It's only an attic. 168 00:14:16,565 --> 00:14:18,192 We've arrived. 169 00:14:26,742 --> 00:14:28,869 -Careful! -Of course. 170 00:14:29,036 --> 00:14:31,705 There are sensitive instruments inside. 171 00:14:39,505 --> 00:14:40,631 {\an8}FALL 1826 172 00:14:40,797 --> 00:14:42,799 {\an8}He was going to send a carriage. 173 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:45,177 There. Look, Uncle. 174 00:15:06,532 --> 00:15:09,326 Welcome to Gneixendorf, my dear brother. 175 00:15:11,286 --> 00:15:13,747 Hurry up! Welcome. 176 00:15:18,001 --> 00:15:20,504 -Welcome! -You have no other conveyance? 177 00:15:20,712 --> 00:15:23,131 Or why did you send me this manure cart? 178 00:15:23,298 --> 00:15:25,676 My wife had to leave urgently for Krems. 179 00:15:26,844 --> 00:15:28,387 She has important errands. 180 00:15:28,554 --> 00:15:32,140 My thanks for being like a father to you and your brother! 181 00:15:32,349 --> 00:15:33,767 Where is my room? 182 00:15:33,934 --> 00:15:35,394 This way. 183 00:15:37,479 --> 00:15:42,150 Konstanze, show my brother his room. And you take care of the baggage! 184 00:15:53,704 --> 00:15:55,622 Let me look at you. 185 00:15:57,666 --> 00:16:00,085 Why would you do such a thing? 186 00:16:00,294 --> 00:16:01,837 Forgive me, Uncle. 187 00:16:02,462 --> 00:16:04,756 You know how overbearing he can be. 188 00:16:21,815 --> 00:16:25,694 So this is the répétiteur who cost me 300 guilders? 189 00:16:25,944 --> 00:16:30,073 -No, these are my study fellows. We... -And the rest? 190 00:16:30,324 --> 00:16:33,452 You spend it on drink, hey? Just you wait! 191 00:16:33,660 --> 00:16:36,580 You scoundrel! Crook! Lazybones! 192 00:16:36,830 --> 00:16:38,165 Thief! 193 00:17:31,134 --> 00:17:33,929 Mon dieu, what's he playing? Much too slow! 194 00:17:34,137 --> 00:17:37,683 Allegro! Fast! Not andante. It has to run. 195 00:18:13,051 --> 00:18:14,219 Coach! 196 00:18:22,060 --> 00:18:24,980 That's not music. It's caterwauling. 197 00:18:25,189 --> 00:18:27,691 Why did you stop, Schuppanzigh? 198 00:18:29,443 --> 00:18:32,988 Are you serious about this? This is sheer mockery. 199 00:18:33,739 --> 00:18:38,452 His mind is probably confused by his deafness, and too much wine. 200 00:18:38,744 --> 00:18:43,874 If he would keep to the tempos I set and not come up with his own! 201 00:18:44,208 --> 00:18:47,419 But you've got too comfortable. Too lazy to practice. 202 00:18:47,628 --> 00:18:49,630 And so you blame my music. 203 00:18:57,930 --> 00:18:59,681 Good day to you, sir! 204 00:19:00,599 --> 00:19:02,684 {\an8}TO THINK YOU WERE ONCE COMPARED TO MOZART! 205 00:19:05,312 --> 00:19:06,730 May I? 206 00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:10,984 It's only the fugue, Maestro. 207 00:19:11,193 --> 00:19:14,696 The cavatina is splendid, and the other movements too. 208 00:19:14,947 --> 00:19:16,782 You agree, Herr Holz? 209 00:19:17,574 --> 00:19:20,202 Why don't you rewrite the finale? 210 00:19:20,410 --> 00:19:21,787 A NEW FINALE? 211 00:19:23,205 --> 00:19:25,332 You want me to cut the fugue? 212 00:19:25,499 --> 00:19:30,295 Who will listen to it? All that dissonance, all those voices. 213 00:19:30,587 --> 00:19:32,798 They don't fit together. 214 00:19:33,715 --> 00:19:34,925 What? 215 00:19:39,388 --> 00:19:41,974 -No one will buy it. -What did he say? 216 00:19:42,558 --> 00:19:45,435 You tell him, Herr Holz. He listens to you. 217 00:19:47,020 --> 00:19:48,939 It's too hard, Maestro. 218 00:19:51,358 --> 00:19:52,943 Unplayable. 219 00:19:54,486 --> 00:19:55,946 Unplayable? 220 00:19:57,072 --> 00:19:58,532 Maestro, Frau Schlemmer. 221 00:19:58,699 --> 00:20:01,410 -Your nephew's landlady. -Why didn't Karl come? 222 00:20:01,618 --> 00:20:03,412 He's disappeared. 223 00:20:03,579 --> 00:20:07,708 He took one of the dueling pistols my husband had locked away. 224 00:21:20,030 --> 00:21:21,156 Ludwig. 225 00:21:36,797 --> 00:21:38,590 Did you write this? 226 00:21:45,472 --> 00:21:47,391 Have you written others? 227 00:22:00,445 --> 00:22:01,905 A sonata? 228 00:22:03,740 --> 00:22:05,409 Play it for me. 229 00:22:13,292 --> 00:22:16,128 Stop. Why did you change that? 230 00:22:16,336 --> 00:22:19,756 Meister van den Eeden said it was against the rules. 231 00:22:21,592 --> 00:22:24,887 And who makes the rules? Meister van den Eeden? 232 00:22:25,137 --> 00:22:28,056 No, they're in the book that he uses. 233 00:22:28,265 --> 00:22:30,267 It's a French book. 234 00:22:31,101 --> 00:22:34,146 -"Demonstration..." -"...du principe de l'harmonie." 235 00:22:34,396 --> 00:22:36,732 By Jean-Philippe Rameau. May I? 236 00:22:40,277 --> 00:22:41,904 Very nice! 237 00:22:43,113 --> 00:22:45,073 Very boring. 238 00:22:45,574 --> 00:22:48,410 As if everything had to be nice. 239 00:22:48,619 --> 00:22:51,455 If you feel this way, for example... 240 00:22:53,165 --> 00:22:55,083 Because you're angry, 241 00:22:55,250 --> 00:22:59,838 because you feel unfairly treated or you can't stand it any longer, 242 00:23:00,130 --> 00:23:03,926 then Meister van den Eeden or Monsieur Rameau might not like it, 243 00:23:04,176 --> 00:23:06,345 but it's real, Ludwig. 244 00:23:07,387 --> 00:23:08,972 That's all that matters: 245 00:23:09,598 --> 00:23:11,183 the truth. 246 00:23:11,350 --> 00:23:12,809 This here... 247 00:23:15,062 --> 00:23:17,940 You have a very talented son, Madame. 248 00:23:18,815 --> 00:23:23,028 And you are a week overdue on your rent, Herr Pfeiffer. 249 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:25,614 The Elector and his stingy ministers 250 00:23:25,781 --> 00:23:29,243 think artists can exist on love and air alone. 251 00:23:29,493 --> 00:23:31,870 They fill their stomachs at our expense. 252 00:23:32,037 --> 00:23:37,042 Think Belderbusch could satisfy his abbess on an empty stomach? 253 00:23:37,334 --> 00:23:39,336 Herr Pfeiffer, not in front of the children! 254 00:23:42,381 --> 00:23:45,384 You think I am the same Tellheim, 255 00:23:45,634 --> 00:23:48,303 a man in the bloom of youth, 256 00:23:48,470 --> 00:23:51,807 full of prospects, full of ambition, 257 00:23:52,057 --> 00:23:55,561 and completely in control of his body and soul, 258 00:23:55,811 --> 00:23:59,314 a man to whom every frontier of honor and happiness was open. 259 00:23:59,523 --> 00:24:03,235 I am as far from being this Tellheim 260 00:24:03,485 --> 00:24:05,279 as from being my own father. 261 00:24:05,445 --> 00:24:08,198 I am Tellheim the discharged soldier, 262 00:24:08,407 --> 00:24:11,368 with his honor wounded. 263 00:24:11,577 --> 00:24:14,121 The cripple. The beggar. 264 00:24:14,663 --> 00:24:16,915 Give your hand, dear beggar. 265 00:24:17,082 --> 00:24:18,584 This is too much. 266 00:24:18,750 --> 00:24:22,087 Let me go, Fräulein. Your goodness tortures me. 267 00:24:22,337 --> 00:24:23,463 Let me go! 268 00:24:23,589 --> 00:24:25,757 What's come over you? Where will you go? 269 00:24:28,260 --> 00:24:31,471 Away from you. Never, never to see you again. 270 00:24:31,722 --> 00:24:34,391 -Let me go, Minna! -Let you go? 271 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:38,103 Tellheim? 272 00:24:42,524 --> 00:24:47,196 How dare that vain fop humiliate me on the stage? 273 00:24:47,487 --> 00:24:50,824 I only did it for you. The disappointment on your face. 274 00:24:51,074 --> 00:24:53,702 The suffering. It was all nature, so true. 275 00:24:53,911 --> 00:24:57,331 -It was a triumph. -A triumph? 276 00:24:57,539 --> 00:25:00,334 Making an ass of me in front of the Elector. 277 00:25:00,542 --> 00:25:02,794 A female ass is called a jenny. 278 00:25:03,003 --> 00:25:06,548 It's our fate to play the fool for the ruling class. 279 00:25:06,757 --> 00:25:09,468 We sing and pull faces to amuse them. 280 00:25:09,676 --> 00:25:11,512 We play the music they command 281 00:25:11,678 --> 00:25:14,306 and speak the truth they want to hear. 282 00:25:14,515 --> 00:25:15,641 Come on, Pfeiffer. 283 00:25:15,766 --> 00:25:19,311 Today you spoke the truth of Lessing, 284 00:25:19,561 --> 00:25:21,063 words of the Enlightenment. 285 00:25:21,188 --> 00:25:25,025 -Why don't you take it seriously? -And what is that truth? 286 00:25:30,113 --> 00:25:32,241 Oh, mein Fräulein! 287 00:25:32,407 --> 00:25:34,701 What justice! What kindness! 288 00:25:34,910 --> 00:25:37,955 This is more than I had expected, more than I deserve. 289 00:25:38,163 --> 00:25:39,998 My fortune, my honor, 290 00:25:40,165 --> 00:25:42,709 everything is restored. 291 00:25:42,918 --> 00:25:44,586 That... 292 00:25:44,753 --> 00:25:47,756 is the truth according to Lessing. 293 00:25:47,965 --> 00:25:51,260 The honor of the major restored by the benign monarch. 294 00:25:51,468 --> 00:25:54,221 After he had been sent into battle 295 00:25:54,429 --> 00:25:58,934 where Tellheim sacrificed his arm to his king in a senseless war. 296 00:26:01,144 --> 00:26:05,107 And then the idiot begs the king to restore his honor. 297 00:26:05,357 --> 00:26:07,734 Neefe, the honor of Lessing 298 00:26:07,901 --> 00:26:10,362 is only ever the honor of the rulers. 299 00:26:24,418 --> 00:26:28,755 Did we interrupt a spontaneous presentation of your talent? 300 00:26:29,756 --> 00:26:34,553 Herr Pfeiffer was just reciting some verses by Lessing. 301 00:26:35,554 --> 00:26:37,431 Then we're here just in time. 302 00:26:42,853 --> 00:26:44,021 Continue. 303 00:26:45,772 --> 00:26:48,233 It would be an honor. 304 00:26:48,442 --> 00:26:52,196 We were talking about the truth according to Lessing. 305 00:26:52,446 --> 00:26:53,989 But this... 306 00:26:54,948 --> 00:26:57,409 is the truth according to the people. 307 00:26:58,243 --> 00:27:00,412 "We hold these truths to be self-evident, 308 00:27:00,579 --> 00:27:02,873 "that all men are created equal, 309 00:27:03,040 --> 00:27:06,293 "that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights 310 00:27:06,543 --> 00:27:08,712 "among these are life, liberty, 311 00:27:08,879 --> 00:27:11,048 and the pursuit of happiness." 312 00:27:11,215 --> 00:27:12,591 What's that? 313 00:27:12,758 --> 00:27:16,428 "That to secure these ends, governments are instituted among men 314 00:27:16,678 --> 00:27:20,349 deriving their powers from the governed." 315 00:27:20,891 --> 00:27:22,434 Finished? 316 00:27:27,814 --> 00:27:30,067 No, Your Excellency. 317 00:27:30,234 --> 00:27:33,695 "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations 318 00:27:33,946 --> 00:27:35,781 "pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design 319 00:27:35,948 --> 00:27:38,283 "to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, 320 00:27:38,450 --> 00:27:41,537 "it is their duty, to throw off such government 321 00:27:41,745 --> 00:27:45,249 and to provide new guards for their future security." 322 00:28:08,647 --> 00:28:10,732 If I were in your position, 323 00:28:10,899 --> 00:28:14,111 I wouldn't wait for Belderbusch to send his guards. 324 00:28:19,366 --> 00:28:21,743 Herr Pfeiffer, what were you reading? 325 00:28:30,335 --> 00:28:34,756 "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America" 326 00:28:36,341 --> 00:28:38,343 If you want to be free, 327 00:28:39,469 --> 00:28:41,597 truly free, Ludwig, 328 00:28:42,723 --> 00:28:48,478 with only the sky above you, to love and desire whoever you will, 329 00:28:48,812 --> 00:28:51,607 even if she is a queen, 330 00:28:51,815 --> 00:28:53,901 you have to go to America. 331 00:28:54,610 --> 00:28:55,652 Open up! 332 00:28:57,446 --> 00:29:00,365 -Open up, I said! -What's going on? 333 00:29:00,574 --> 00:29:02,284 Only decent people live here. 334 00:29:02,451 --> 00:29:04,536 Does the actor Pfeiffer live here? 335 00:29:04,703 --> 00:29:06,538 Upstairs, with the Beethovens. 336 00:29:16,673 --> 00:29:18,717 Why are soldiers here? 337 00:29:23,263 --> 00:29:24,890 Stop. Hey... 338 00:29:25,057 --> 00:29:27,267 Hey! The rascal's down here! 339 00:29:49,623 --> 00:29:52,543 DECLARATION BY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 340 00:29:52,751 --> 00:29:54,002 Herr van Beethoven! 341 00:30:18,902 --> 00:30:21,697 -What is it? -They've found Karl. 342 00:30:25,409 --> 00:30:26,493 Where? 343 00:30:26,618 --> 00:30:29,329 They took him to his mother, your sister-in-law. 344 00:31:23,842 --> 00:31:25,135 Will he come back? 345 00:31:26,386 --> 00:31:28,430 No, Louis, he won't. 346 00:31:28,764 --> 00:31:31,308 Where will he go? Will he go to America? 347 00:31:32,476 --> 00:31:35,229 No, Louis. That's very far away. 348 00:31:35,437 --> 00:31:38,273 -Over the sea. -Who will teach me now? 349 00:31:38,482 --> 00:31:41,777 We'll see. Now go to school. Your brother's waiting. 350 00:31:41,985 --> 00:31:44,321 I won't go back to old Van den Eeden. 351 00:31:44,530 --> 00:31:45,656 Ouch! 352 00:31:59,127 --> 00:32:01,380 I had it brought here from Krems. 353 00:32:05,217 --> 00:32:07,845 I hope it satisfies your requirements. 354 00:32:10,472 --> 00:32:13,267 -Should we talk about Karl now? -What? 355 00:32:14,560 --> 00:32:16,103 Karl? 356 00:32:16,270 --> 00:32:17,938 What should I do, Johann? 357 00:32:20,107 --> 00:32:24,069 He's like his mother. Lazy, indolent. 358 00:32:24,319 --> 00:32:25,320 A good-for-nothing. 359 00:32:25,445 --> 00:32:28,615 I had to dedicate a quartet to Field Marshall Stuttenheim 360 00:32:28,824 --> 00:32:31,034 to get him to take Karl back. 361 00:32:31,243 --> 00:32:33,412 Don't ask what that cost me. 362 00:32:33,579 --> 00:32:35,330 What are you sorrier about? 363 00:32:35,497 --> 00:32:37,749 -Your money or the boy? -What? 364 00:32:44,173 --> 00:32:46,884 WHY DID HE WANT TO DIE? 365 00:32:51,972 --> 00:32:53,765 I was probably... 366 00:32:55,851 --> 00:32:58,770 too indulgent towards him... too mild. 367 00:32:59,563 --> 00:33:01,607 I let him get away with too much. 368 00:33:02,774 --> 00:33:06,028 Now they want to put him in an asylum in Vienna. 369 00:33:06,236 --> 00:33:10,657 We can only go back when his wounds are healed and no longer visible. 370 00:33:10,949 --> 00:33:13,076 Until then we have to seek shelter with you. 371 00:33:14,661 --> 00:33:16,455 I apologize. 372 00:33:17,372 --> 00:33:18,916 I was unjust. 373 00:33:19,082 --> 00:33:23,712 Although our late brother made me promise on his deathbed 374 00:33:23,962 --> 00:33:25,631 to be a father to Karl, 375 00:33:25,797 --> 00:33:29,968 I should have taken on your offer, and... 376 00:33:30,260 --> 00:33:32,221 left him in your care. 377 00:33:39,061 --> 00:33:42,105 STAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT! 378 00:33:43,106 --> 00:33:44,608 And your... 379 00:33:45,609 --> 00:33:48,320 esteemed wife will indulge us? 380 00:33:50,656 --> 00:33:54,409 -She does as I say. -There's a first time for everything. 381 00:33:55,160 --> 00:33:57,037 Congratulations, fratello. 382 00:34:02,501 --> 00:34:05,587 You always looked down on your brothers' wives. 383 00:34:05,796 --> 00:34:08,590 What? You have to write it down for me. 384 00:34:16,348 --> 00:34:17,975 We dine at six. 385 00:34:37,578 --> 00:34:40,496 AT LEAST I HAVE A WIFE! 386 00:34:42,416 --> 00:34:45,168 WHY DID HE WANT TO DIE? 387 00:35:06,148 --> 00:35:07,482 Come on! 388 00:35:37,429 --> 00:35:39,139 What's wrong with him? 389 00:35:40,265 --> 00:35:43,143 I heard he buried a child today. 390 00:35:43,352 --> 00:35:46,563 -I hope it wasn't our wunderkind. -No, my lady. 391 00:35:46,813 --> 00:35:49,066 A small boy, not yet three. 392 00:35:50,234 --> 00:35:53,654 -Praised be Jesus Christ! -That's why he's so incommodée? 393 00:36:44,329 --> 00:36:45,956 Thank you, Monsieur. 394 00:36:49,710 --> 00:36:51,795 You saved me. 395 00:36:54,214 --> 00:36:57,301 Who can sing after his child has been buried? 396 00:36:59,803 --> 00:37:02,431 He was the third child we have lost. 397 00:37:04,558 --> 00:37:07,060 You have three strong sons. 398 00:37:07,269 --> 00:37:09,438 You should be thankful to God. 399 00:37:11,273 --> 00:37:12,733 I should. 400 00:37:19,865 --> 00:37:21,700 Herr Neefe... 401 00:37:23,660 --> 00:37:25,329 Would you teach Ludwig? 402 00:37:25,495 --> 00:37:28,165 I think he could learn something from you. 403 00:37:29,416 --> 00:37:30,751 You do? 404 00:37:35,881 --> 00:37:37,841 It would be an honor. 405 00:37:38,967 --> 00:37:42,429 Lonely and silent 406 00:37:44,223 --> 00:37:46,099 Sensitive souls 407 00:37:46,266 --> 00:37:49,645 Always agonize 408 00:37:51,355 --> 00:37:53,774 Always grieve 409 00:37:54,900 --> 00:37:57,569 And feel they'd be happier 410 00:37:57,778 --> 00:38:01,406 Anywhere than where 411 00:38:01,657 --> 00:38:06,078 They actually are 412 00:38:07,120 --> 00:38:11,416 Can you tell me, 413 00:38:12,376 --> 00:38:15,587 Lovely child? 414 00:38:17,172 --> 00:38:20,092 Can you tell me, 415 00:38:21,009 --> 00:38:22,678 Lovely... 416 00:38:28,267 --> 00:38:30,978 -Goodness! Who are you? -I'm Ludwig. 417 00:38:32,062 --> 00:38:33,564 Oh, it's you. 418 00:38:39,945 --> 00:38:42,990 -This is from Mother. -Oh, that's... Thank you. 419 00:38:43,198 --> 00:38:45,325 Come in. What music do you have? 420 00:38:46,535 --> 00:38:49,371 -Was that you singing? -Did you like it? 421 00:38:50,330 --> 00:38:51,748 The words especially. 422 00:38:51,874 --> 00:38:54,293 Yes, the poet is a genius. 423 00:38:55,586 --> 00:38:58,463 As to the composer, people aren't so sure yet. 424 00:38:59,423 --> 00:39:02,342 -Who is the poet? -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 425 00:39:02,551 --> 00:39:05,512 -And who's the composer? -My husband. 426 00:39:05,721 --> 00:39:10,058 -You've played all these? -Father got them from the royal library. 427 00:39:11,143 --> 00:39:14,771 -And how did you learn them? -Well, I just played them. 428 00:39:18,025 --> 00:39:19,776 From the sheet music? 429 00:39:19,943 --> 00:39:21,737 Yes, of course. 430 00:39:21,904 --> 00:39:23,405 Sit down. 431 00:39:36,627 --> 00:39:38,212 There. Play that. 432 00:39:58,899 --> 00:40:00,442 Who wrote that? 433 00:40:00,609 --> 00:40:02,236 Bach. The father. 434 00:40:02,986 --> 00:40:05,531 -Johann Sebastian. -Where does he live? 435 00:40:05,739 --> 00:40:08,742 He's dead, but lived in Leipzig, where I studied. 436 00:40:08,951 --> 00:40:12,371 -Was he your teacher? -No. He died 30 years ago. 437 00:40:27,427 --> 00:40:30,055 -Does it have three voices? -Yes. 438 00:40:32,724 --> 00:40:34,268 Look. 439 00:40:34,434 --> 00:40:37,187 It starts with the alto. 440 00:40:39,106 --> 00:40:41,942 That's where he formulates the motif. 441 00:40:42,985 --> 00:40:46,321 That goes until here. Then the soprano comes in. 442 00:40:47,531 --> 00:40:49,241 And then the bass. 443 00:40:50,450 --> 00:40:52,661 At first the motif is alone. 444 00:40:52,828 --> 00:40:56,915 As if it's introducing itself. And the home key is C minor. 445 00:40:57,583 --> 00:41:00,586 It takes up the motif again in the higher voice. 446 00:41:00,794 --> 00:41:02,880 Soprano, in the fifth. 447 00:41:03,672 --> 00:41:06,008 G minor, you think, but then... 448 00:41:16,894 --> 00:41:18,478 What is this? 449 00:41:21,231 --> 00:41:23,066 Doesn't he know we're dining? 450 00:41:23,233 --> 00:41:25,694 He doesn't care about appointments. 451 00:41:25,903 --> 00:41:29,448 Unless it was set by him. Then, may God have mercy! 452 00:41:29,656 --> 00:41:31,491 My poor boy. 453 00:41:32,451 --> 00:41:34,912 Serve the dinner. We will not wait. 454 00:41:41,585 --> 00:41:43,378 I'll go fetch him. 455 00:41:53,138 --> 00:41:54,890 We're waiting for you! 456 00:42:01,063 --> 00:42:04,566 Have the maid bring something. I have to finish the final movement. 457 00:42:04,816 --> 00:42:07,110 The publisher is getting impatient. 458 00:42:08,445 --> 00:42:10,697 A few vegetables would suffice. 459 00:42:10,906 --> 00:42:12,824 And a bottle of Wachauer. 460 00:42:12,991 --> 00:42:15,285 And tell Karl to come. I need him. 461 00:42:25,087 --> 00:42:27,172 He wants to eat in his room. 462 00:42:29,800 --> 00:42:32,052 Konstanze, take him something up. 463 00:42:32,261 --> 00:42:33,846 Just vegetables 464 00:42:33,971 --> 00:42:36,014 and a bottle of Wachauer. 465 00:42:36,223 --> 00:42:39,309 -Certainly. -Out of the question. 466 00:42:39,518 --> 00:42:42,229 He's acted like royalty for three weeks. 467 00:42:42,437 --> 00:42:44,398 Therese, please... 468 00:42:47,109 --> 00:42:50,279 And he wants you to go to him after you have eaten. 469 00:42:50,529 --> 00:42:52,489 If he stays, he should pay. 470 00:42:52,656 --> 00:42:54,074 Pardon? 471 00:42:54,199 --> 00:42:58,245 Forty guilders. That isn't much for a successful musician. 472 00:42:59,872 --> 00:43:03,208 I imagine he hasn't paid the fee for the pianoforte. 473 00:43:03,417 --> 00:43:06,503 Things aren't going well with his music. 474 00:43:07,963 --> 00:43:12,342 But his big Akademie performance. The Ninth Symphony! 475 00:43:12,593 --> 00:43:14,887 They even speak of it in Krems. 476 00:43:15,095 --> 00:43:17,890 In London, Paris and Berlin, too. 477 00:43:18,098 --> 00:43:20,100 But it isn't making money. 478 00:43:20,809 --> 00:43:22,853 Piano sonatas make money. 479 00:43:23,604 --> 00:43:26,690 Duos, trios, string quartets. 480 00:43:26,899 --> 00:43:30,444 -What's he composing up there? -A string quartet. 481 00:43:30,694 --> 00:43:34,656 But his last ones were flops. "Unintelligible as Chinese." 482 00:43:34,907 --> 00:43:36,742 That's what one critic wrote. 483 00:43:39,411 --> 00:43:41,622 You mean he has no money left? 484 00:43:42,164 --> 00:43:45,792 He urgently needs the advance for the quartet he's writing. 485 00:43:52,799 --> 00:43:55,344 Then... we should leave him to his work. 486 00:43:55,969 --> 00:43:57,679 Off you go, Konstanze. 487 00:44:17,449 --> 00:44:18,784 Excuse me. 488 00:44:25,874 --> 00:44:27,209 Leave it be. 489 00:44:32,047 --> 00:44:33,298 What's your name? 490 00:44:38,512 --> 00:44:40,138 Konstanze. 491 00:44:41,557 --> 00:44:43,267 Write it down. 492 00:44:47,855 --> 00:44:49,898 Can't you write your name? 493 00:44:52,067 --> 00:44:53,402 Come here. 494 00:44:57,239 --> 00:44:58,532 Closer. 495 00:45:00,075 --> 00:45:02,619 Now say it again. 496 00:45:06,373 --> 00:45:08,458 Konstanze, like Mozart's wife! 497 00:45:08,625 --> 00:45:09,960 Do you know Mozart? 498 00:45:11,086 --> 00:45:14,006 What? You don't know Mozart? 499 00:45:16,133 --> 00:45:17,801 Do you know this? 500 00:45:27,519 --> 00:45:29,438 You don't? 501 00:45:29,605 --> 00:45:31,732 It's about a Konstanze 502 00:45:31,899 --> 00:45:36,236 who is captured by pirates and sold as a slave by Turks. 503 00:45:36,987 --> 00:45:39,281 Thankfully a nice old man buys her. 504 00:45:39,489 --> 00:45:41,116 Someone like me. 505 00:45:41,992 --> 00:45:44,661 Of course her betrothed comes to save her. 506 00:45:45,412 --> 00:45:47,039 Do you have a betrothed? 507 00:45:48,373 --> 00:45:50,209 But before he can, 508 00:45:50,375 --> 00:45:52,377 he is caught and is to be hanged. 509 00:45:52,544 --> 00:45:56,006 The hangman is a Mussulman who hates Christians. 510 00:45:57,716 --> 00:45:59,259 Oh, how I shall triumph 511 00:45:59,426 --> 00:46:01,637 when they conduct you to your execution 512 00:46:01,803 --> 00:46:04,264 And put the garrote round your throats! 513 00:46:05,098 --> 00:46:08,101 And put the garrote round your throats! 514 00:46:08,310 --> 00:46:10,812 I shall gambol, laugh and jump about 515 00:46:10,979 --> 00:46:13,690 And sing a song of delight 516 00:46:13,899 --> 00:46:18,820 Since I am rid of you at last 517 00:46:19,112 --> 00:46:24,243 Since I am rid of you at last! 518 00:46:52,271 --> 00:46:54,064 Comic music in the morning! 519 00:46:54,690 --> 00:46:56,775 Osmin's aria, no less. 520 00:46:56,984 --> 00:46:59,653 A song sung by a Mussulman, a heathen! 521 00:46:59,820 --> 00:47:02,865 In Bonn! What were you thinking? 522 00:47:04,449 --> 00:47:06,326 Nothing, obviously. 523 00:47:06,493 --> 00:47:08,370 That's even worse. 524 00:47:08,537 --> 00:47:10,956 And I was going to ask at court 525 00:47:11,164 --> 00:47:15,836 whether you could fill in for me on the organ during my summer absence. 526 00:47:20,007 --> 00:47:22,509 What wages would I receive? 527 00:47:22,718 --> 00:47:23,886 Wages? 528 00:47:24,428 --> 00:47:25,804 It is an honor! 529 00:47:25,929 --> 00:47:29,308 -Then I'd rather play Mozart. -You're a stubborn mule. 530 00:47:29,975 --> 00:47:33,604 Why should I sound the organ for a gentleman 531 00:47:33,854 --> 00:47:35,856 when he gets to decide what I play? 532 00:47:37,065 --> 00:47:39,610 Let time pass, then the Elector... 533 00:47:42,946 --> 00:47:44,489 Take a bow. 534 00:47:52,789 --> 00:47:54,333 Don't! 535 00:47:54,499 --> 00:47:55,792 Did you see that? 536 00:48:31,870 --> 00:48:33,372 Louis! 537 00:48:33,497 --> 00:48:35,541 Mother's coughing up blood. 538 00:48:51,640 --> 00:48:54,101 Watch out! Hey, you! 539 00:49:04,444 --> 00:49:06,488 What are you doing, boy? 540 00:49:06,655 --> 00:49:09,116 My mother is sick. I must fetch Father. 541 00:49:09,324 --> 00:49:10,951 Where do you live? 542 00:49:11,285 --> 00:49:12,870 Back there. 543 00:49:15,289 --> 00:49:16,874 Come along. 544 00:49:17,040 --> 00:49:18,500 I want to see to your mother. 545 00:49:33,098 --> 00:49:35,893 Gracious lady! Louis, what's going on? 546 00:49:36,101 --> 00:49:37,769 I left him no choice. 547 00:49:42,858 --> 00:49:46,236 Leave me alone with your mother. Come along. 548 00:49:46,486 --> 00:49:47,738 Come. 549 00:50:08,884 --> 00:50:12,804 -Did you write that? -Yes, it's a sonata but it isn't ready. 550 00:50:16,517 --> 00:50:18,560 Play it for me. 551 00:50:48,215 --> 00:50:51,718 -What's wrong with Mother? -I'll send for a doctor. 552 00:50:51,927 --> 00:50:53,679 I don't know... 553 00:50:53,846 --> 00:50:56,098 -Why? -Doctors are expensive. 554 00:50:56,306 --> 00:50:58,350 Don't worry about that. 555 00:50:59,643 --> 00:51:00,853 Eleonore. 556 00:51:34,803 --> 00:51:36,513 My lady. 557 00:51:36,680 --> 00:51:40,434 The Elector, in his infinite wisdom, 558 00:51:40,684 --> 00:51:44,271 has sent Mattioli and Lucresi on vacation 559 00:51:44,521 --> 00:51:47,065 and so I now bear twice the burden. 560 00:51:47,274 --> 00:51:51,361 Herr Neefe, I am so pleased you were still able to come. 561 00:51:51,612 --> 00:51:53,155 Yes, my lady. 562 00:51:54,406 --> 00:51:56,158 Who's that playing? 563 00:51:56,283 --> 00:51:58,285 Come along. 564 00:51:58,493 --> 00:52:01,914 Is it the composer whose name you've kept secret? 565 00:52:03,999 --> 00:52:05,542 It's Louis. 566 00:52:12,925 --> 00:52:15,552 What's he playing? Is it... 567 00:52:16,512 --> 00:52:19,640 It's not Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. What is it? 568 00:52:19,890 --> 00:52:22,643 It's Ludwig van Beethoven, Herr Neefe. 569 00:52:24,853 --> 00:52:25,938 Go on inside. 570 00:52:27,356 --> 00:52:29,149 I'll be right there. 571 00:52:29,316 --> 00:52:31,235 Sit down at the piano. 572 00:52:35,531 --> 00:52:37,199 DEDICATED TO ARCHBISHOP-ELECTOR... 573 00:52:40,077 --> 00:52:42,663 -You got them engraved? -Yes, I did. 574 00:52:47,334 --> 00:52:49,711 "Dedicated to the Elector"? 575 00:52:49,878 --> 00:52:52,089 "Exulted one! 576 00:52:52,256 --> 00:52:56,176 "Since the age of four, music has been my primary pursuit. 577 00:52:56,468 --> 00:52:59,179 "Now I have reached my eleventh year. 578 00:52:59,346 --> 00:53:01,932 "I hope and believe you will not 579 00:53:02,140 --> 00:53:06,812 "be displeased by my approaching you with this, my youthful endeavor. 580 00:53:07,104 --> 00:53:10,482 "Please accept it as evidence of childlike veneration 581 00:53:10,732 --> 00:53:14,361 "and look with exalted grace and favor upon it 582 00:53:14,570 --> 00:53:18,031 and upon its youthful composer, Ludwig van Beethoven." 583 00:53:18,282 --> 00:53:22,035 -How does that sound? -Like a lackey making a request. 584 00:53:23,495 --> 00:53:25,664 Yes, we are making a request... 585 00:53:25,831 --> 00:53:28,667 for the Elector to accept you as my assistant. 586 00:54:35,234 --> 00:54:36,860 Ah, Herr Holz! 587 00:54:37,486 --> 00:54:40,989 I thought you were Papageno, out courting. 588 00:54:41,198 --> 00:54:42,741 We are betrothed. 589 00:54:42,908 --> 00:54:46,578 So Pamina gave in to your twittering. I'm glad. 590 00:54:47,663 --> 00:54:49,331 What do you have? 591 00:54:54,586 --> 00:54:56,922 Artaria is waiting for the new final movement. 592 00:54:57,965 --> 00:54:59,716 That's... 593 00:54:59,883 --> 00:55:02,427 That's 30 gold ducats. 594 00:55:02,594 --> 00:55:05,264 He's earning good money with a Johann Strauss. 595 00:55:05,472 --> 00:55:08,058 Light entertainment, but people like it. 596 00:55:09,226 --> 00:55:11,937 -What? -Strauss! Waltzes! 597 00:55:30,497 --> 00:55:33,667 Something like that earns money these days? 598 00:55:44,761 --> 00:55:46,597 -He dismissed us all. -What? 599 00:55:46,763 --> 00:55:48,891 He has disbanded the theater. 600 00:55:49,057 --> 00:55:52,269 His gracious highness will pay us another month's wages. 601 00:55:52,477 --> 00:55:55,063 -Our humble thanks! -But I thought... 602 00:55:55,272 --> 00:55:57,816 ...he was a friend of the arts? Wrong! 603 00:55:58,025 --> 00:56:00,736 Court organist Neefe? Step forward! 604 00:56:25,177 --> 00:56:27,137 What was his salary? 605 00:56:27,346 --> 00:56:29,389 A thousand guilders a year. 606 00:56:32,017 --> 00:56:34,603 A thousand guilders? For an organist? 607 00:56:36,313 --> 00:56:38,815 In Vienna that's what a Kapellmeister earns. 608 00:56:41,026 --> 00:56:43,570 If Your Serene... 609 00:56:45,489 --> 00:56:47,115 Highness allows... 610 00:56:50,202 --> 00:56:53,247 Over the past years, it has been my duty 611 00:56:53,455 --> 00:56:56,250 to lead the court orchestra 612 00:56:56,458 --> 00:57:00,712 because Signori Mattioli and Luchresi, 613 00:57:01,964 --> 00:57:05,425 with the permission of his serene highness, 614 00:57:05,634 --> 00:57:07,845 were rather absent. 615 00:57:08,053 --> 00:57:10,722 Then who played the court organ? 616 00:57:10,889 --> 00:57:12,850 It was represented by my deputy. 617 00:57:13,016 --> 00:57:16,103 And what did my predecessor pay... 618 00:57:16,353 --> 00:57:19,189 -this young genius? -Nothing, Your Grace. 619 00:57:19,398 --> 00:57:23,026 He is listed here as an assistant, with no salary. 620 00:57:25,362 --> 00:57:30,576 Of course we believed that one day his serene highness would bestow 621 00:57:30,868 --> 00:57:32,786 the favor of a salary. 622 00:57:32,953 --> 00:57:35,539 Then I will bestow that favor on him. 623 00:57:36,248 --> 00:57:38,250 Give him a salary of... 624 00:57:38,417 --> 00:57:40,294 150 guilders per year. 625 00:57:42,254 --> 00:57:46,300 150 guilders... for having to get up to play early mass, 626 00:57:46,550 --> 00:57:50,721 to accompany the singers, provide the continuo at court concerts. 627 00:57:53,182 --> 00:57:54,850 Are you deaf? 628 00:57:57,352 --> 00:58:00,022 He cut my salary by half. 629 00:58:04,109 --> 00:58:06,904 I don't know how I'm going to feed my family. 630 00:58:11,241 --> 00:58:13,160 Then why did you stay? 631 00:58:20,459 --> 00:58:23,670 -Is that question genuine? -Yes. 632 00:58:23,879 --> 00:58:27,758 Pfeiffer said to find our own truth, not run after royalty. 633 00:58:28,008 --> 00:58:30,385 He's probably found his truth in a dungeon 634 00:58:30,594 --> 00:58:32,679 because he can't keep his mouth shut. 635 00:58:32,846 --> 00:58:34,139 You have a lot to learn. 636 00:58:37,809 --> 00:58:39,311 Karl! 637 00:58:40,187 --> 00:58:42,105 Where were you yesterday? 638 00:58:44,316 --> 00:58:45,776 Karl! 639 00:58:48,362 --> 00:58:52,741 I asked Johann to send you to me as I have something I wish to dictate. 640 00:58:53,033 --> 00:58:56,787 -The boy is here to rest... -I'm taking a walk in the fields. 641 00:58:57,037 --> 00:58:59,164 After lunch we'll meet for dictation. 642 00:59:11,176 --> 00:59:13,595 He can't hear you, Aunt. 643 00:59:13,804 --> 00:59:15,556 As if I were nothing but air. 644 00:59:18,225 --> 00:59:20,727 -Should I continue playing? -Please. 645 00:59:20,936 --> 00:59:22,646 It's beautiful. 646 00:59:23,146 --> 00:59:24,731 He wrote it. 647 00:59:25,732 --> 00:59:27,860 He taught me how to play, too. 648 00:59:42,457 --> 00:59:45,377 Finally I'm back in the countryside. 649 00:59:45,586 --> 00:59:47,504 True recovery for me 650 00:59:47,671 --> 00:59:50,132 after having to spend the summer in town. 651 00:59:53,135 --> 00:59:55,971 I have shed the weariness of city life 652 00:59:56,180 --> 00:59:58,849 and I feel in good spirits once again. 653 00:59:59,892 --> 01:00:03,770 The quartet is complete, although not finally copied. 654 01:00:04,021 --> 01:00:07,232 In a few days, I will be able to submit it. 655 01:00:08,525 --> 01:00:12,738 With regard to the publishing of my work the sum of 4,000 guilders 656 01:00:12,988 --> 01:00:17,201 should not be too substantial, in the opinion of my friends. 657 01:00:18,410 --> 01:00:20,954 Please reply as soon as you can. 658 01:00:21,163 --> 01:00:24,458 You heard right. They're publishing my collected works. 659 01:00:24,708 --> 01:00:26,877 Thanks to a new printing method. 660 01:00:27,044 --> 01:00:31,507 It should be affordable for music lovers of all classes. 661 01:00:31,798 --> 01:00:35,844 -Will you write the requiem for Wolfmayer? -I'll write no requiem! 662 01:00:36,094 --> 01:00:38,639 He's already paid you 1,000 guilders. 663 01:00:38,847 --> 01:00:40,807 Mozart died writing one. 664 01:00:40,974 --> 01:00:43,185 -I'll do a new symphony. -A tenth? 665 01:00:43,352 --> 01:00:46,104 In C minor again, like my Fifth. 666 01:00:46,313 --> 01:00:48,607 London's Philharmonic Society ordered it. 667 01:00:48,774 --> 01:00:51,068 They pay incredible sums. 668 01:00:53,904 --> 01:00:55,364 Six thousand. 669 01:00:55,531 --> 01:00:57,950 I'm going to demand six thousand. 670 01:00:58,116 --> 01:00:59,910 Write... 671 01:01:00,077 --> 01:01:03,747 ...the sum of 6,000 guilders 672 01:01:03,997 --> 01:01:05,457 should not... 673 01:01:07,835 --> 01:01:09,711 What have I done wrong now? 674 01:01:09,878 --> 01:01:11,797 Offended your peasants? 675 01:01:11,964 --> 01:01:14,383 -Did I trample on the grass? -No. 676 01:01:14,591 --> 01:01:17,511 My wife demands respect. 677 01:01:17,719 --> 01:01:19,555 Quite rightly! 678 01:01:21,557 --> 01:01:23,141 For what? 679 01:01:23,308 --> 01:01:27,729 Raising a bastard as yours and constantly taking your money? 680 01:01:28,021 --> 01:01:30,357 -What are you saying? -Fine. 681 01:01:30,524 --> 01:01:32,734 I'll apologize. Anything else? 682 01:01:45,205 --> 01:01:47,583 -WHY DO YOU DO THAT? -What? 683 01:01:48,292 --> 01:01:51,170 Hurt those people who love you. 684 01:01:51,378 --> 01:01:54,548 I don't hurt them. I tell the truth. Like with my music. 685 01:01:54,756 --> 01:01:56,550 Here is the music. 686 01:01:56,717 --> 01:02:01,638 Go to Krems and find a capable copyist. No more than 30 guilders. 687 01:02:01,930 --> 01:02:06,018 I used to admire you. Now I don't even understand your music. 688 01:02:06,268 --> 01:02:09,730 -What? -I'm going to Krems! 689 01:02:16,695 --> 01:02:18,655 Stop that noise. 690 01:02:19,323 --> 01:02:22,242 Let's look at what you've written down. 691 01:02:29,583 --> 01:02:31,293 Ah, very nice. 692 01:02:35,714 --> 01:02:38,467 -You have to play it faster. -Allegro? 693 01:02:38,675 --> 01:02:39,968 Allegro vivace. 694 01:02:45,766 --> 01:02:47,684 How will the strings keep up? 695 01:02:47,851 --> 01:02:50,395 They can go much faster, the violins. 696 01:02:50,604 --> 01:02:51,980 Let me show you. 697 01:02:59,821 --> 01:03:01,532 Do the violin part. 698 01:03:09,248 --> 01:03:10,499 Chaos! 699 01:03:11,625 --> 01:03:14,211 Ludwig, that's nothing but chaos! 700 01:03:14,378 --> 01:03:18,465 The notes are frantically jumbled. There's no texture to it. 701 01:03:18,757 --> 01:03:23,053 Not to mention that the voices don't follow the rules of counterpoint. 702 01:03:31,645 --> 01:03:32,646 Here... 703 01:03:33,772 --> 01:03:35,774 What's going on with the strings? 704 01:03:38,193 --> 01:03:40,195 Thunder? Cannons? 705 01:03:41,280 --> 01:03:43,907 It's brutal! 706 01:03:44,074 --> 01:03:46,118 A violent accompagnement. 707 01:03:47,286 --> 01:03:49,037 Not cantabile. 708 01:03:50,747 --> 01:03:52,875 And it seems vaguely familiar to me. 709 01:04:01,341 --> 01:04:02,718 What was that about? 710 01:04:05,721 --> 01:04:07,764 He's been copying from Mozart. 711 01:04:08,891 --> 01:04:10,809 You think so? 712 01:04:10,976 --> 01:04:13,020 I found it wilder. 713 01:04:13,187 --> 01:04:15,314 Unfettered. 714 01:04:15,480 --> 01:04:17,733 Like I said, pure chaos. 715 01:04:19,276 --> 01:04:21,570 Nothing remotely musical about it. 716 01:04:41,048 --> 01:04:42,633 Who's that old fogey? 717 01:04:43,842 --> 01:04:46,803 That's Ludwig's father. Mama invited him. 718 01:04:52,601 --> 01:04:53,936 And where's Neefe? 719 01:05:39,231 --> 01:05:42,067 You must go to Mozart in Vienna. 720 01:05:42,276 --> 01:05:44,152 Maybe that won't be necessary. 721 01:05:44,319 --> 01:05:46,363 Pardon, Madame? 722 01:05:46,572 --> 01:05:51,118 His highness has made Herr Mozart an offer? 723 01:05:51,368 --> 01:05:54,955 Mozart is a most capricious gentleman. 724 01:05:55,205 --> 01:05:58,959 When he's angry about Salieri getting preferential treatment 725 01:05:59,209 --> 01:06:01,336 he makes our Elector promises. 726 01:06:01,503 --> 01:06:04,089 But wild horses won't drag him from Vienna. 727 01:06:06,216 --> 01:06:08,302 I'll speak to the Elector. 728 01:06:08,468 --> 01:06:12,598 I'm sure some patrons in Bonn will give their support. 729 01:06:18,645 --> 01:06:20,898 Did you hear that, Father? 730 01:06:21,106 --> 01:06:22,691 I'm going to go to Vienna! 731 01:06:24,610 --> 01:06:25,903 Where's Mother? 732 01:06:26,987 --> 01:06:28,697 She suddenly felt unwell. 733 01:06:29,823 --> 01:06:31,992 She asks your forgiveness. 734 01:06:32,159 --> 01:06:33,619 Her lungs? 735 01:06:34,328 --> 01:06:37,831 -A stubborn cough. -I have to tell her about it. 736 01:06:38,040 --> 01:06:39,833 Please, excuse me. 737 01:06:46,381 --> 01:06:47,925 Meister Neefe! 738 01:06:48,091 --> 01:06:49,718 I can go see Mozart! 739 01:06:52,513 --> 01:06:53,639 What? 740 01:06:53,805 --> 01:06:56,058 They're sending me to him in Vienna. 741 01:06:56,225 --> 01:06:58,101 I'm racing home to tell Mother. 742 01:07:01,730 --> 01:07:03,440 Take care, boys! 743 01:08:29,193 --> 01:08:30,527 Splendid! 744 01:08:31,862 --> 01:08:33,947 Aren't you overdoing it, Mozart? 745 01:08:34,113 --> 01:08:36,742 The young man hasn't finished your concert. 746 01:08:36,950 --> 01:08:38,952 At the risk of sounding petty... 747 01:08:39,118 --> 01:08:42,247 -A little too much legato. -How do you mean? 748 01:08:42,456 --> 01:08:45,082 Too much pedal, not accurate enough. 749 01:08:45,292 --> 01:08:50,005 But I played every note the way Maestro Mozart wrote it. 750 01:08:50,296 --> 01:08:53,008 You could play what the maestro didn't write. 751 01:08:53,216 --> 01:08:56,636 Perhaps the Maestro would like to propose a motif? 752 01:09:13,654 --> 01:09:15,781 Would you like to improvise on that? 753 01:10:11,295 --> 01:10:13,172 Come to my house tomorrow. 754 01:10:13,338 --> 01:10:15,174 I want to hear more from you. 755 01:10:33,483 --> 01:10:35,569 Who are you looking for? 756 01:10:35,777 --> 01:10:38,155 Herr Mozart. But I appear to be lost. 757 01:10:38,322 --> 01:10:40,532 No, you're in the right place. 758 01:10:40,699 --> 01:10:43,452 He lives on the first floor. 759 01:10:43,660 --> 01:10:45,746 Does he owe you money? 760 01:10:45,954 --> 01:10:47,915 No. Why? 761 01:10:48,081 --> 01:10:50,083 So you're better off than me. 762 01:10:50,250 --> 01:10:51,835 Good day, young man. 763 01:11:44,513 --> 01:11:47,641 Herr Mozart asked me to come today. 764 01:11:47,850 --> 01:11:50,018 Your maid said I should wait here. 765 01:11:50,227 --> 01:11:52,312 Are you a pupil of his? 766 01:11:52,479 --> 01:11:55,524 -Indeed. -He's out. No idea when he'll be back. 767 01:11:55,732 --> 01:11:57,609 One never knows that. 768 01:11:57,776 --> 01:11:59,903 You should come back tomorrow. 769 01:12:02,197 --> 01:12:04,283 Would you tell him I was here? 770 01:12:06,410 --> 01:12:08,245 Ludwig van Beethoven. 771 01:12:22,217 --> 01:12:23,552 I know you. 772 01:12:23,719 --> 01:12:26,555 Yes, Maestro. At His Majesty's... 773 01:12:26,763 --> 01:12:29,892 You said I should visit. I came yesterday. 774 01:12:30,100 --> 01:12:32,436 You were sent away. Please forgive me. 775 01:12:32,603 --> 01:12:35,314 Admirers are always knocking at my door. 776 01:12:35,522 --> 01:12:37,566 Konstanze sends them all away. 777 01:12:47,159 --> 01:12:49,620 "The guest of stone." That's genius. 778 01:12:49,786 --> 01:12:52,206 Where do you get your ideas, Da Ponte? 779 01:12:52,414 --> 01:12:54,208 Or is it a guilty conscience? 780 01:12:55,334 --> 01:12:59,463 He is a notorious Don Juan, the city's worst Lothario. 781 01:12:59,713 --> 01:13:03,050 Come on, show it to me! Put me out of my misery! 782 01:13:19,399 --> 01:13:21,527 -How does it sound? -Threatening. 783 01:13:21,735 --> 01:13:24,363 "Don Giovanni, you invited me to dine." 784 01:13:24,530 --> 01:13:27,783 Don Giovanni knows he's going to die, and sings... 785 01:13:33,789 --> 01:13:37,543 And then he has Leporello set the table for his last meal. 786 01:13:43,549 --> 01:13:48,470 A storm must burst over the stage. The whole theater must collapse. 787 01:13:48,762 --> 01:13:50,055 Come on. 788 01:13:57,646 --> 01:13:58,689 Come on. 789 01:13:58,814 --> 01:14:01,567 If you ever dare write an opera 790 01:14:01,775 --> 01:14:04,528 don't start until you have a good libretto. 791 01:14:04,736 --> 01:14:07,072 -Know Goethe? -A librettist? 792 01:14:07,239 --> 01:14:09,366 -A German poet. -He writes comedies? 793 01:14:09,533 --> 01:14:11,243 -Not really. -That's a shame. 794 01:14:11,410 --> 01:14:14,079 People want comedies, preferably in German. 795 01:14:14,288 --> 01:14:17,040 But the best librettists are Italian. 796 01:14:17,249 --> 01:14:21,378 They write about life and don't shut themselves up indoors. 797 01:14:21,628 --> 01:14:25,507 -Did you notice Da Ponte has no teeth? -Yes, it was conspicuous. 798 01:14:26,341 --> 01:14:27,676 Know what happened? 799 01:14:27,801 --> 01:14:31,972 A cuckolded husband put acid in his wine. 800 01:14:33,599 --> 01:14:37,644 The Italians know what they're writing. Let's take a carriage. 801 01:14:37,895 --> 01:14:40,480 Don Giovanni... 802 01:14:53,827 --> 01:14:56,371 That was it, right? 803 01:14:56,580 --> 01:14:58,165 -Yes. -Are you sure? 804 01:14:58,290 --> 01:15:00,918 What's meant and what's shat are never quite the same. 805 01:15:02,336 --> 01:15:03,795 Show me. 806 01:15:05,005 --> 01:15:07,424 They're just modest attempts. 807 01:15:07,591 --> 01:15:09,551 Three piano quartets. 808 01:15:09,760 --> 01:15:11,553 E flat major. Very bold! 809 01:15:13,180 --> 01:15:18,101 And the allegro is in E flat minor. The strings won't be too pleased. 810 01:15:19,645 --> 01:15:21,188 That looks familiar. 811 01:15:21,355 --> 01:15:22,814 Six variations. 812 01:15:22,981 --> 01:15:25,400 An homage to your violin sonata in G major. 813 01:15:25,567 --> 01:15:27,361 An homage, I see. 814 01:15:28,570 --> 01:15:30,197 Nice handwriting though. 815 01:15:30,364 --> 01:15:34,451 Could you copy my Don Giovanni? Here's the... 816 01:15:34,701 --> 01:15:36,703 Please, come over here. 817 01:15:37,329 --> 01:15:38,872 Here's paper, 818 01:15:38,997 --> 01:15:41,124 ink, a quill. 819 01:15:41,333 --> 01:15:42,459 There, Monsieur . 820 01:16:29,214 --> 01:16:31,091 What is he working on? 821 01:16:31,258 --> 01:16:34,887 His publisher in Vienna doesn't like the final movement of his quartet. 822 01:16:36,430 --> 01:16:39,892 -He has to compose a new one. -And he's doing that? 823 01:16:40,100 --> 01:16:42,394 If they pay him enough... 824 01:16:47,900 --> 01:16:51,820 THERE IS NO COPYIST IN KREMS 825 01:16:55,115 --> 01:16:58,368 But it must be copied. Schlesinger needs it. 826 01:16:58,577 --> 01:17:01,205 And I need his fee. So... 827 01:17:01,413 --> 01:17:02,831 How about you? 828 01:17:08,295 --> 01:17:09,963 NO 829 01:17:55,759 --> 01:17:57,386 Goodness, you're still here. 830 01:17:58,470 --> 01:18:00,764 Wolfi left hours ago. 831 01:18:01,557 --> 01:18:03,809 Did he leave without saying goodbye? 832 01:18:04,017 --> 01:18:06,019 Pack your things, won't you? 833 01:18:06,186 --> 01:18:08,146 You can come again tomorrow. 834 01:18:08,313 --> 01:18:10,190 You again! 835 01:18:10,357 --> 01:18:15,070 Sorry, but he asked me to tell you he's indisposed today. 836 01:18:15,362 --> 01:18:16,780 Indisposed? 837 01:18:16,905 --> 01:18:19,199 One of his attacks of melancholy. 838 01:18:19,408 --> 01:18:21,326 His father is unwell. 839 01:18:22,870 --> 01:18:25,998 Please pass my regrets to Herr Mozart. 840 01:18:26,206 --> 01:18:29,793 -I hope his father gets well soon... -God forbid! 841 01:18:30,043 --> 01:18:31,920 It'd be better for both. 842 01:18:32,087 --> 01:18:36,633 The old man's suffering would be over and Wolfi would be spared his taunts. 843 01:18:36,925 --> 01:18:39,511 -About me. -About you? 844 01:18:39,720 --> 01:18:42,723 The grand deputy Kapellmeister doesn't like me. 845 01:18:42,931 --> 01:18:44,641 I'm not fine enough for him. 846 01:18:45,767 --> 01:18:49,021 Know what? Wolfi is probably in the coffeehouse. 847 01:18:49,229 --> 01:18:51,190 He goes there when he's gloomy. 848 01:18:51,356 --> 01:18:56,570 Go there and tell him he mustn't forget Countess Thun's lesson. 849 01:18:56,904 --> 01:18:59,114 We need the money, unfortunately. 850 01:18:59,281 --> 01:19:01,533 We can't make ends meet these days. 851 01:19:01,700 --> 01:19:03,285 -But... -What? 852 01:19:04,912 --> 01:19:08,373 He has to beg from his patrons... or we'd starve. 853 01:19:08,624 --> 01:19:12,794 Only hand him my quartet when he's given you 60 gold ducats. 854 01:19:13,045 --> 01:19:16,507 Don't accept a deposit, or any bills of exchange. 855 01:19:16,757 --> 01:19:21,762 Tell him I copied it with my own hand. And reviewed it. 856 01:19:23,055 --> 01:19:24,723 Just for that, he should... 857 01:19:24,890 --> 01:19:26,099 Yes! 858 01:19:37,194 --> 01:19:38,654 Giddyup! 859 01:19:50,082 --> 01:19:51,208 Well... 860 01:19:52,292 --> 01:19:54,920 Now you have to make do with me. 861 01:19:55,128 --> 01:19:57,673 But you must know I am not your maid. 862 01:19:58,882 --> 01:20:03,637 You will dine in the salon with us, or in the kitchen with the servants. 863 01:20:06,723 --> 01:20:08,392 Touché! 864 01:20:10,769 --> 01:20:14,439 Oh, my! I won, Messieurs. Your stakes, please. 865 01:20:15,899 --> 01:20:18,110 Thank you. Merci. Thank you. 866 01:20:19,111 --> 01:20:20,320 Oh, look! 867 01:20:20,487 --> 01:20:23,532 I heard you've been coming around the last few days. 868 01:20:23,740 --> 01:20:26,577 Who told you I was here? My wife, I imagine? 869 01:20:27,494 --> 01:20:31,582 She asked me to tell you Countess von Thun is waiting for her lesson. 870 01:20:31,832 --> 01:20:34,251 Earning money as a messenger? 871 01:20:34,418 --> 01:20:36,461 Maybe sing the message? 872 01:20:36,670 --> 01:20:38,922 This gentleman is a gifted musician. 873 01:20:39,089 --> 01:20:42,050 Soon, the world will know his name. 874 01:20:42,259 --> 01:20:45,012 Dear friend, how about a round? 875 01:20:45,220 --> 01:20:47,848 The Countess of Thun 876 01:20:48,056 --> 01:20:49,766 Can sure hold a tune 877 01:20:49,933 --> 01:20:52,394 Amazing prowess, this countess 878 01:20:52,561 --> 01:20:54,730 And she needs her less-un... 879 01:20:54,897 --> 01:20:58,567 If anyone wants to lose money, you know where to find me. 880 01:21:00,152 --> 01:21:02,321 The Countess of Thun 881 01:21:02,487 --> 01:21:04,114 Can sure hold a tune 882 01:21:04,281 --> 01:21:07,618 Amazing prowess, this countess 883 01:21:07,826 --> 01:21:10,162 And she needs her less-un... 884 01:21:11,663 --> 01:21:15,083 My Elector wants me to learn from you. That's why I'm here. 885 01:21:15,334 --> 01:21:16,877 So you have no time. 886 01:21:17,002 --> 01:21:20,047 But you have no right to ridicule me in public. 887 01:21:20,255 --> 01:21:23,217 -Who is your Elector? -His highness Max Franz. 888 01:21:23,425 --> 01:21:25,135 Elector of Cologne. 889 01:21:25,302 --> 01:21:29,014 My old friend Piggy-Nose. He wants me to come to Bonn? 890 01:21:29,264 --> 01:21:31,517 -I believe so. -What do you advise? 891 01:21:31,725 --> 01:21:35,479 -Should I go? -You would get more respect than here. 892 01:21:35,729 --> 01:21:38,607 You think I don't get any respect here? 893 01:21:39,733 --> 01:21:43,278 If so, you wouldn't have to give lessons to countesses. 894 01:21:43,529 --> 01:21:47,157 Or play to an Elector just because you owe him money. 895 01:21:47,407 --> 01:21:49,868 Yes? Then I would play to your Elector. 896 01:21:50,077 --> 01:21:51,912 What's the difference? 897 01:21:52,079 --> 01:21:55,958 Men like us will always be dependent on the favor of princes. 898 01:21:56,208 --> 01:21:57,751 They show us off 899 01:21:57,876 --> 01:22:01,547 until they grow tired of us and choose someone else. 900 01:22:01,797 --> 01:22:03,632 It'll be no different for you. 901 01:22:03,799 --> 01:22:07,135 Don't be offended, but I have no time for you. 902 01:22:07,386 --> 01:22:09,888 Creditors are on my tail and I have to work. 903 01:22:10,055 --> 01:22:12,558 Maybe it'll work out another time. 904 01:22:12,766 --> 01:22:15,310 Or maybe you won't even need me then. 905 01:22:15,519 --> 01:22:17,354 Farewell, brother composer. 906 01:22:54,808 --> 01:22:56,518 At last! 907 01:22:56,685 --> 01:22:57,686 Come. 908 01:23:19,958 --> 01:23:22,544 I hoped so much to see you again. 909 01:24:00,290 --> 01:24:01,291 Come. 910 01:24:35,701 --> 01:24:37,578 Where is Father? 911 01:24:39,288 --> 01:24:41,123 He'll be here soon. Come. 912 01:24:41,290 --> 01:24:43,000 Let me go! 913 01:24:44,084 --> 01:24:47,254 -Let me go, miserable dogs! -Let go of him, please. 914 01:24:47,504 --> 01:24:50,257 -Scoundrels! Blackguards! -Quiet! 915 01:24:52,384 --> 01:24:56,555 Ludwig, your father tipped a whole jug of wine over somebody. 916 01:24:56,805 --> 01:24:58,932 I can't just let that be. 917 01:24:59,099 --> 01:25:01,268 I guarantee it won't happen again. 918 01:25:03,270 --> 01:25:05,397 For you. Let him go. 919 01:25:06,231 --> 01:25:07,941 This is the last time. 920 01:25:13,739 --> 01:25:15,532 Did Mother send you? 921 01:25:16,617 --> 01:25:18,243 Mother is dead, Father. 922 01:25:37,930 --> 01:25:41,016 Always the same part. I just can't get... 923 01:25:52,945 --> 01:25:55,572 -I played it wrong. -Then play it again. 924 01:26:00,327 --> 01:26:02,579 How are things at home? 925 01:26:02,788 --> 01:26:04,831 Well, you know... More staccato. 926 01:26:10,003 --> 01:26:11,380 Give it a try. 927 01:26:16,635 --> 01:26:20,681 -Who's taking care of the house? -C sharp! Not C. 928 01:26:20,973 --> 01:26:23,600 You have that... housemaid, don't you? 929 01:26:25,143 --> 01:26:28,856 Fräulein, your mama does not pay me to converse with you. 930 01:26:35,571 --> 01:26:37,197 I think she's very pretty. 931 01:26:38,991 --> 01:26:42,786 You think so? I haven't really... given it any thought. 932 01:26:43,036 --> 01:26:44,121 Very pretty. 933 01:26:45,205 --> 01:26:47,416 Not compared to you. C sharp! 934 01:26:49,793 --> 01:26:51,545 So have you given it any thought? 935 01:26:53,672 --> 01:26:55,215 No. 936 01:26:56,592 --> 01:26:58,343 Say it again. 937 01:27:01,138 --> 01:27:02,347 What? 938 01:27:02,472 --> 01:27:04,600 That you think I'm pretty. 939 01:27:09,229 --> 01:27:12,816 -Johann, why are you here? -Your sister isn't well. 940 01:27:13,066 --> 01:27:15,569 She puked and shat. Now she's trembling. 941 01:27:15,736 --> 01:27:18,405 Pack your things and go. I'll send a doctor. 942 01:27:26,371 --> 01:27:28,624 It wouldn't hurt to keep practicing. 943 01:28:40,737 --> 01:28:43,198 Stop! Stop! 944 01:28:44,408 --> 01:28:45,826 What's that he's singing? 945 01:28:46,952 --> 01:28:48,871 It's too much to bear! 946 01:28:49,997 --> 01:28:51,957 Herr van Beethoven, please... 947 01:28:52,833 --> 01:28:55,586 -You're disturbing us. -Why is Heller singing? 948 01:28:55,711 --> 01:28:57,754 Why not I? 949 01:28:57,921 --> 01:29:02,551 Ludwig, take your father home and come straight back. 950 01:29:02,843 --> 01:29:04,344 Why can I not sing it? 951 01:29:04,469 --> 01:29:06,555 I sing much better than Heller! 952 01:29:08,390 --> 01:29:10,184 Why can I not sing? 953 01:29:21,778 --> 01:29:24,281 Forgive me. Rehearsals lasted an age. 954 01:29:25,449 --> 01:29:29,411 -Fräulein Eleonore is waiting? -Have you eaten? 955 01:29:29,661 --> 01:29:31,371 -No. -Then come along. 956 01:29:35,000 --> 01:29:38,670 You know my brother, canon of the Dominican monastery. 957 01:29:38,921 --> 01:29:40,380 Your Reverence! 958 01:29:40,547 --> 01:29:42,466 Ludwig will eat with us. 959 01:29:42,633 --> 01:29:46,094 We'll catch up on your lessons another time, children. 960 01:29:46,929 --> 01:29:48,180 But... 961 01:29:48,805 --> 01:29:50,349 Have a seat. 962 01:30:06,198 --> 01:30:09,493 I hear you also play the viola in the court orchestra? 963 01:30:09,701 --> 01:30:11,328 Yes, Your Eminence. 964 01:30:12,162 --> 01:30:14,957 And are you not a budding composer? 965 01:30:15,165 --> 01:30:18,544 Didn't his highness the Elector send you to Mozart? 966 01:30:19,753 --> 01:30:21,380 Yes, he did. 967 01:30:23,131 --> 01:30:25,843 And how did he profit from doing so? 968 01:30:27,219 --> 01:30:29,054 Abraham! 969 01:30:29,221 --> 01:30:31,181 Let Ludwig eat. 970 01:30:31,348 --> 01:30:34,810 All day he rushes from one obligation to the next. 971 01:30:40,232 --> 01:30:43,235 What are you rehearsing in the court theater? 972 01:30:43,443 --> 01:30:47,781 Figaro, the new opera by Mozart, your Eminence. 973 01:30:48,073 --> 01:30:49,783 And how is it? 974 01:30:51,076 --> 01:30:52,619 Exceptional. 975 01:30:52,744 --> 01:30:55,497 Apparently, it failed in Vienna. 976 01:30:55,706 --> 01:30:58,625 The Viennese know nothing about music. 977 01:30:58,834 --> 01:31:00,919 The music is tremendous! 978 01:31:03,547 --> 01:31:05,465 But... it's also... 979 01:31:07,676 --> 01:31:09,219 Go on! 980 01:31:09,386 --> 01:31:10,888 Provocative. 981 01:31:11,013 --> 01:31:13,348 Provocative? How do you mean? 982 01:31:13,557 --> 01:31:18,520 It's about the right of a nobleman to take the innocence of his maid. 983 01:31:18,812 --> 01:31:21,148 The Count lays a claim... 984 01:31:21,356 --> 01:31:23,942 to Figaro's betrothed. 985 01:31:24,109 --> 01:31:26,820 The droit du seigneur, I see! 986 01:31:27,029 --> 01:31:30,032 What does Herr Mozart have to say about it? 987 01:31:30,240 --> 01:31:32,701 He condemns it. Quite rightly! 988 01:31:33,869 --> 01:31:37,122 Figaro resists. He can't accept it. 989 01:31:37,331 --> 01:31:39,583 What does the Count do? 990 01:31:39,791 --> 01:31:41,502 Makes a fool of himself. 991 01:31:42,669 --> 01:31:45,130 -How pathetic! -Pathetic? 992 01:31:45,339 --> 01:31:48,133 The Count cannot force the maid to love him. 993 01:31:48,342 --> 01:31:51,136 It has nothing to do with love, dear niece. 994 01:31:51,345 --> 01:31:52,888 Abraham! 995 01:31:53,055 --> 01:31:54,139 Please! 996 01:31:55,349 --> 01:31:58,644 I think it's good that you have principles, Ludwig. 997 01:31:58,852 --> 01:32:00,938 Now don't let your soup get cold. 998 01:32:13,659 --> 01:32:16,245 I've been waiting for the rent for a week. 999 01:32:17,663 --> 01:32:19,373 Father hasn't paid? 1000 01:32:25,879 --> 01:32:27,506 I have no more than that. 1001 01:32:27,673 --> 01:32:29,383 I'll speak to Father. 1002 01:32:29,508 --> 01:32:31,468 Next week, Louis. 1003 01:32:33,178 --> 01:32:35,597 Speak to Count Waldstein. 1004 01:32:35,806 --> 01:32:38,517 The Elector might pay the salary 1005 01:32:38,684 --> 01:32:41,895 for your father to you. 1006 01:32:42,145 --> 01:32:44,147 Then he can't take it to the tavern. 1007 01:32:44,314 --> 01:32:45,941 He'll be enraged. 1008 01:32:46,942 --> 01:32:48,485 I don't mind. 1009 01:32:48,610 --> 01:32:51,029 When he has so little hold on himself. 1010 01:32:52,823 --> 01:32:55,033 He's ruining your life. 1011 01:32:56,201 --> 01:32:57,244 Why's that? 1012 01:32:58,328 --> 01:33:02,165 When did you last get a composition down on paper? 1013 01:33:02,416 --> 01:33:05,794 Nothing since your return from Vienna and your mother's death. 1014 01:33:06,003 --> 01:33:08,422 It doesn't matter. I don't force it. 1015 01:33:08,630 --> 01:33:12,676 -The world has a right to hear your music. -The world! 1016 01:33:12,926 --> 01:33:15,345 Who is that? Electors, the nobility? 1017 01:33:15,554 --> 01:33:20,767 Powdered fops with beauty spots who understand as much about our music 1018 01:33:21,059 --> 01:33:22,728 as you do about growing vegetables. 1019 01:33:24,855 --> 01:33:26,023 Impudence! 1020 01:33:26,148 --> 01:33:29,902 Even Mozart has to crawl on his knees before that vermin. 1021 01:33:30,152 --> 01:33:33,989 Times are changing. Society is seething at all levels. 1022 01:33:34,239 --> 01:33:37,242 The voice of liberty is growing louder, and you... 1023 01:33:37,993 --> 01:33:40,495 you can compose the music to accompany that. 1024 01:33:42,414 --> 01:33:45,584 -You're talking like Pfeiffer. -But not as loud. 1025 01:33:45,792 --> 01:33:47,711 And only to you. 1026 01:33:55,010 --> 01:33:58,263 Maybe Fräulein von Breuning would like 1027 01:33:58,514 --> 01:34:00,974 a few bars from your pen? 1028 01:34:02,434 --> 01:34:04,061 What makes you think that? 1029 01:34:07,523 --> 01:34:09,441 I must play the organ at vespers. 1030 01:34:09,608 --> 01:34:11,318 Thank you for the potatoes. 1031 01:34:37,845 --> 01:34:40,889 My mother invites you to her soiree. 1032 01:34:42,266 --> 01:34:44,893 I would like you to come, too. 1033 01:34:45,102 --> 01:34:47,980 She wants me to play for your guests? 1034 01:34:48,188 --> 01:34:51,567 If you wish, but primarily you'd be there as our guest. 1035 01:34:56,655 --> 01:34:58,490 Would you do that? 1036 01:35:36,028 --> 01:35:38,405 8 WEEKS RENT: 56 GUILDERS... TOTAL : 115 GUILDERS 1037 01:35:44,786 --> 01:35:47,706 We leave as soon as your uncle returns. 1038 01:36:01,178 --> 01:36:03,222 My dear Herr van Beethoven. 1039 01:36:03,388 --> 01:36:05,516 I'm so glad you could come. 1040 01:36:05,724 --> 01:36:07,434 Of course he came. 1041 01:36:07,601 --> 01:36:10,270 He was invited by the cream of Bonn society. 1042 01:36:10,437 --> 01:36:13,774 His highness the Elector has granted your wish. 1043 01:36:14,024 --> 01:36:17,194 Half your father's salary will be paid to you. 1044 01:36:17,402 --> 01:36:20,113 The other half he may well take to the tavern. 1045 01:36:24,368 --> 01:36:26,495 To your health, Monsieur . 1046 01:36:26,662 --> 01:36:28,830 Please call me Ludwig, Madame. 1047 01:36:30,582 --> 01:36:33,877 Would you play something for us later, Ludwig? 1048 01:36:44,388 --> 01:36:45,931 Ludwig. 1049 01:36:46,056 --> 01:36:47,766 May I present... 1050 01:36:48,308 --> 01:36:50,227 Counts Spee and Westerhold. 1051 01:36:53,856 --> 01:36:56,400 So you're on first name terms? 1052 01:36:58,026 --> 01:37:00,904 Yes. Ludwig is like part of the family. 1053 01:37:01,113 --> 01:37:02,948 Or the inventory. 1054 01:37:03,282 --> 01:37:05,033 Not at all. 1055 01:37:05,200 --> 01:37:08,579 He is a guest whose visit always delights us. 1056 01:37:08,829 --> 01:37:10,998 He was in Vienna as a guest 1057 01:37:11,164 --> 01:37:14,418 of Prince Lichnowski, to take lessons from Mozart. 1058 01:37:14,626 --> 01:37:16,295 In bad behavior? 1059 01:37:18,005 --> 01:37:19,548 Herr Mozart 1060 01:37:19,673 --> 01:37:21,800 is far above you 1061 01:37:22,009 --> 01:37:24,136 in significance, behavior and rank. 1062 01:37:26,013 --> 01:37:27,890 What did he say? 1063 01:37:28,932 --> 01:37:32,144 I'm sure he meant it figuratively, as a musician. 1064 01:37:32,394 --> 01:37:34,479 Yes? And where are you, Herr van Beethoven? 1065 01:37:34,646 --> 01:37:38,775 -Are you far above us too? -A lackey... 1066 01:37:39,026 --> 01:37:41,278 who feels the call to greatness. 1067 01:37:41,486 --> 01:37:43,113 This gets better and better. 1068 01:37:43,238 --> 01:37:44,990 Did Mozart teach you that? 1069 01:37:45,157 --> 01:37:47,784 Or the freethinking Kaiser in Vienna? 1070 01:37:47,993 --> 01:37:52,289 Joseph II seems to be blind and deaf to the warning signals 1071 01:37:52,581 --> 01:37:54,333 coming from France. 1072 01:37:54,458 --> 01:37:58,128 Sadly, that's also true of his brother and the Elector. 1073 01:37:58,378 --> 01:38:00,631 Count Westerhold, what do you mean? 1074 01:38:00,839 --> 01:38:05,427 France is ruled by an incapable king who is allowing his people to starve. 1075 01:38:05,719 --> 01:38:09,765 It's a good thing our princes are giving people greater liberty. 1076 01:38:10,015 --> 01:38:14,686 So your lackey has already infected you with revolutionary fever? 1077 01:38:14,978 --> 01:38:19,358 Had he any rank, I would have demanded satisfaction by now. 1078 01:38:19,608 --> 01:38:20,609 Oh, yes? 1079 01:38:21,902 --> 01:38:23,904 Then why haven't you done so? 1080 01:38:26,031 --> 01:38:28,075 Because you're too much of a coward. 1081 01:38:31,662 --> 01:38:33,330 What did he say? 1082 01:38:37,543 --> 01:38:40,420 If I hadn't handed in my dagger at the door 1083 01:38:40,629 --> 01:38:43,298 I would resolve this with a few slashes. 1084 01:39:05,696 --> 01:39:07,781 How dare you? 1085 01:39:09,658 --> 01:39:11,034 Where are you going? 1086 01:39:49,281 --> 01:39:51,074 What do you want? 1087 01:39:51,241 --> 01:39:52,784 May I sit? 1088 01:40:02,794 --> 01:40:05,172 DO YOU REALLY WANT TO LEAVE? 1089 01:40:08,300 --> 01:40:10,385 I've been here much too long already. 1090 01:40:13,347 --> 01:40:15,891 Then let's talk. She isn't right for you. 1091 01:40:16,099 --> 01:40:17,226 Who? 1092 01:40:18,560 --> 01:40:20,729 Johann's so-called daughter, Amalie. 1093 01:40:21,396 --> 01:40:24,983 -Who is right for me? -In any case not that bastard! 1094 01:40:27,945 --> 01:40:29,655 You have duties, Karl. 1095 01:40:30,781 --> 01:40:35,702 My friend Stephan von Breuning put in a good word for you with Von Stuttenheim. 1096 01:40:35,994 --> 01:40:37,579 Your injuries are healed. 1097 01:40:37,746 --> 01:40:40,207 It's time for you to take up your work. 1098 01:40:45,045 --> 01:40:46,630 Incidentally... 1099 01:40:46,797 --> 01:40:50,092 your Uncle Johann is of the same opinion. 1100 01:40:50,300 --> 01:40:53,512 He gave me this letter before he left for Vienna. 1101 01:41:02,104 --> 01:41:03,981 My dear brother, 1102 01:41:04,147 --> 01:41:07,442 I cannot remain calm about Karl's future. 1103 01:41:09,570 --> 01:41:14,950 It's a disgrace that this talented young man is wasting his time. 1104 01:41:15,284 --> 01:41:17,536 And who will get the blame for it? 1105 01:41:17,703 --> 01:41:19,496 Only you and I. 1106 01:41:25,294 --> 01:41:30,424 He noticed that you were clinging to hopes of settling down here. 1107 01:41:32,217 --> 01:41:35,804 Johann is too much of a Beethoven to let that happen. 1108 01:41:37,431 --> 01:41:39,600 You were young too once. 1109 01:41:40,475 --> 01:41:42,561 You were in love too once! 1110 01:41:49,193 --> 01:41:52,571 Why can't you just let me be a human being? 1111 01:42:03,957 --> 01:42:05,751 What happened? 1112 01:42:10,547 --> 01:42:12,549 Yes, I'm going... 1113 01:42:51,463 --> 01:42:52,548 May I come in? 1114 01:42:55,384 --> 01:42:56,552 Of course. 1115 01:43:38,802 --> 01:43:40,929 Forgive me. 1116 01:43:41,096 --> 01:43:43,432 I've only ever disappointed you. 1117 01:43:46,185 --> 01:43:47,644 Come. 1118 01:43:56,445 --> 01:43:58,697 Were you never in love, Uncle? 1119 01:44:00,073 --> 01:44:02,701 Did you never think about marriage? 1120 01:44:02,910 --> 01:44:04,953 -About having a family? -What? 1121 01:44:06,121 --> 01:44:07,956 I can't hear you. 1122 01:44:11,418 --> 01:44:13,003 In love? 1123 01:44:14,796 --> 01:44:16,215 Was I? 1124 01:44:17,299 --> 01:44:19,218 Often. Oh, often. 1125 01:44:20,427 --> 01:44:21,762 But... 1126 01:44:22,888 --> 01:44:25,891 none of them wanted to come into my world. 1127 01:44:26,099 --> 01:44:27,643 Music, you mean? 1128 01:44:28,769 --> 01:44:30,521 Only one... 1129 01:44:30,646 --> 01:44:33,148 wanted to come into my world. 1130 01:44:45,786 --> 01:44:47,788 Where did that come from? 1131 01:44:50,666 --> 01:44:53,126 Count Waldstein gave it to me. 1132 01:44:54,294 --> 01:44:56,004 It sounds fantastic. 1133 01:45:05,180 --> 01:45:07,182 Should I play something? 1134 01:45:08,350 --> 01:45:10,060 I'd like that. 1135 01:46:38,649 --> 01:46:39,942 My lady. 1136 01:46:51,495 --> 01:46:54,081 To what do I owe the honor? 1137 01:46:54,248 --> 01:46:55,916 My daughter is with your son. 1138 01:46:56,083 --> 01:46:58,669 -Tell her to come down at once. -Your daughter? 1139 01:47:00,212 --> 01:47:01,630 Certainly. 1140 01:47:13,934 --> 01:47:17,062 What were you thinking? So scandalous! 1141 01:47:18,230 --> 01:47:21,066 Even if he weren't an obscure musician. 1142 01:47:21,275 --> 01:47:23,652 Obscure? You said he was gifted. 1143 01:47:23,819 --> 01:47:26,655 Gifted? What has he been given? 1144 01:47:26,864 --> 01:47:30,492 -Father a lush, grandfather a wine dealer. -Court Kapellmeister. 1145 01:47:30,742 --> 01:47:33,245 That does not make him of your rank. 1146 01:47:33,453 --> 01:47:36,206 -His conduct... -He was defending himself! 1147 01:47:36,415 --> 01:47:38,625 The Count provoked him on purpose. 1148 01:47:40,794 --> 01:47:43,338 He must apologize to Count Spee. 1149 01:47:46,508 --> 01:47:48,677 He will... He will never do that. 1150 01:47:52,431 --> 01:47:54,683 Then you will never see him again. 1151 01:47:56,226 --> 01:47:58,228 I may see him again? 1152 01:47:58,395 --> 01:48:00,814 If he makes a formal apology. 1153 01:48:01,023 --> 01:48:03,817 I spoke with the Count. He will accept. 1154 01:48:05,694 --> 01:48:08,113 Contenance, Eleonore! 1155 01:48:28,175 --> 01:48:31,929 So you have enrolled at university, Herr van Beethoven? 1156 01:48:32,179 --> 01:48:35,432 -I commend you. -Philosophy and classical literature. 1157 01:48:35,974 --> 01:48:39,686 It almost sounds like she encouraged our young genius. 1158 01:48:42,022 --> 01:48:44,691 Doesn't Eulogius Schneider teach literature? 1159 01:48:44,900 --> 01:48:47,694 The Cathedral chapter is not amused. 1160 01:48:47,903 --> 01:48:51,990 It has asked the Elector to dismiss him. What are you reading? 1161 01:48:52,241 --> 01:48:55,702 Plutarch, Ovid, ancient Greeks. But also Goethe and Schiller. 1162 01:48:55,953 --> 01:48:59,831 Schiller, that firebrand. What's so fascinating about him? 1163 01:49:00,082 --> 01:49:02,709 More interesting than Plutarch or Aristoteles? 1164 01:49:02,918 --> 01:49:05,671 Yesterday, my professor read an ode by him. 1165 01:49:05,879 --> 01:49:07,047 Wait a moment. 1166 01:49:08,298 --> 01:49:09,925 I wrote it down. 1167 01:49:21,895 --> 01:49:23,647 "Joy, beautiful spark of Divinity 1168 01:49:23,814 --> 01:49:25,524 "Daughter of Elysium 1169 01:49:25,691 --> 01:49:28,819 "We enter, drunk with fire, Heavenly one, thy sanctuary! 1170 01:49:29,027 --> 01:49:32,281 "Thy magic binds again What the sword of custom divided 1171 01:49:32,531 --> 01:49:35,826 Beggars become brothers of princes Where thy gentle wing abides" 1172 01:49:36,034 --> 01:49:39,329 -Beggars become princes? -An anthem to freedom. 1173 01:49:39,580 --> 01:49:41,748 I can hear the notes as I read. 1174 01:50:00,058 --> 01:50:01,768 It's beautiful. 1175 01:50:03,353 --> 01:50:05,105 Write it down, Ludwig. 1176 01:50:05,272 --> 01:50:08,066 Write it down. Turn it into a grand oratorio. 1177 01:50:09,067 --> 01:50:11,486 -An oratorio? Me? -Yes. 1178 01:50:11,653 --> 01:50:13,655 You must go back to Vienna. 1179 01:50:14,239 --> 01:50:18,368 If Herr Mozart has no time for you, go to Salieri or Haydn. 1180 01:50:18,619 --> 01:50:20,787 Here in Bonn you won't progress. 1181 01:50:22,164 --> 01:50:24,499 With all due respect, Herr Kapellmeister. 1182 01:50:25,626 --> 01:50:29,796 Of course the Count is right. You can learn nothing more here. 1183 01:50:36,512 --> 01:50:38,680 I'm happy with how things are. 1184 01:50:42,392 --> 01:50:44,478 My dear lady, 1185 01:50:44,686 --> 01:50:48,482 I am not able to express my joy at receiving your letter 1186 01:50:48,732 --> 01:50:50,734 after so many years. 1187 01:50:51,276 --> 01:50:55,072 Of course, I should have replied swiftly as an arrow. 1188 01:50:55,322 --> 01:50:58,242 I have become negligent in my correspondence. 1189 01:50:58,450 --> 01:51:02,788 I often compose the answer in my head but when I try to write it down 1190 01:51:03,872 --> 01:51:06,166 I usually end by throwing my quill away 1191 01:51:06,333 --> 01:51:09,586 as I am unable to write what I am feeling. 1192 01:51:18,470 --> 01:51:19,972 Johann. 1193 01:51:20,097 --> 01:51:22,975 I am glad to have you back safe and sound. 1194 01:51:25,978 --> 01:51:28,480 I have your money. 1195 01:51:28,689 --> 01:51:31,942 I told you I'd only accept gold ducats. 1196 01:51:32,150 --> 01:51:35,445 -It'll be worthless tomorrow. -It's what you agreed. 1197 01:51:35,696 --> 01:51:39,449 Plus 500 guilders. I got you a good deal! 1198 01:51:41,368 --> 01:51:44,580 For board and lodging and the pianoforte. 1199 01:51:44,830 --> 01:51:45,998 What? 1200 01:51:46,123 --> 01:51:49,585 Your wife insists on it. I don't want to be in your debt. 1201 01:51:49,835 --> 01:51:52,880 Karl and I leave for Vienna tomorrow. 1202 01:51:53,088 --> 01:51:55,883 It's high time he reports for duty. 1203 01:51:57,176 --> 01:52:01,221 Would you provide your carriage? Of course I will pay for it. 1204 01:52:01,471 --> 01:52:05,267 -My wife is going to Vienna in two days... -What? 1205 01:52:10,856 --> 01:52:13,483 IN TWO DAYS WITH MY WIFE! 1206 01:52:14,735 --> 01:52:16,445 I'd rather walk. 1207 01:52:20,282 --> 01:52:21,658 As you like. 1208 01:52:25,412 --> 01:52:28,165 -Give me my money! -It isn't your money. 1209 01:52:28,332 --> 01:52:31,960 -It is the Elector's decision. -You told lies about me. 1210 01:52:32,211 --> 01:52:34,671 Everyone knows you drink it away! 1211 01:52:41,929 --> 01:52:44,014 How can you do this to me? 1212 01:52:50,145 --> 01:52:52,064 I'm not a child. 1213 01:52:57,486 --> 01:52:59,530 I'm your father. 1214 01:53:11,708 --> 01:53:13,836 Haydn is in town. 1215 01:53:16,922 --> 01:53:18,799 He wants to hear you play. 1216 01:54:28,535 --> 01:54:29,953 What did he say? 1217 01:54:31,079 --> 01:54:35,125 He said I should go see him in Vienna when he's back from London. 1218 01:54:35,375 --> 01:54:37,211 That's wonderful! 1219 01:54:39,671 --> 01:54:41,423 Will you go? 1220 01:54:43,091 --> 01:54:44,718 I don't know. 1221 01:54:51,266 --> 01:54:54,436 We are having a soiree on New Year's Eve. 1222 01:54:54,645 --> 01:54:56,271 Will you come? 1223 01:54:57,564 --> 01:55:02,152 I have to play at the Elector's dinner with the orchestra. 1224 01:55:02,444 --> 01:55:04,279 Then come afterwards. 1225 01:55:06,114 --> 01:55:07,699 Will you come? 1226 01:55:13,497 --> 01:55:15,207 This is for you. 1227 01:55:38,730 --> 01:55:42,609 "If your fortune coincides with the hopes I hold dear 1228 01:55:42,860 --> 01:55:46,071 then both will reach their pinnacle this year." 1229 01:55:51,243 --> 01:55:53,537 Excuse the disturbance at this late hour. 1230 01:55:53,704 --> 01:55:55,873 Is Ludwig there? 1231 01:55:56,039 --> 01:55:58,000 May I come in? 1232 01:56:03,755 --> 01:56:05,966 I must speak with you, Ludwig. 1233 01:56:07,217 --> 01:56:08,635 Of course. 1234 01:56:17,811 --> 01:56:19,438 Have a seat. 1235 01:56:19,563 --> 01:56:21,607 A glass of wine? 1236 01:56:21,815 --> 01:56:23,066 No, thank you. 1237 01:56:30,115 --> 01:56:31,617 It's about Eleonore. 1238 01:56:38,582 --> 01:56:40,584 She has ideas about you. 1239 01:56:43,128 --> 01:56:44,546 How do you mean? 1240 01:56:45,631 --> 01:56:48,509 She believes she can marry you. 1241 01:56:49,551 --> 01:56:52,221 You know that's absolutely impossible. 1242 01:56:52,429 --> 01:56:55,349 We all adore you as a gifted musician. 1243 01:56:55,557 --> 01:56:58,101 You are blessed with great talent. 1244 01:56:58,268 --> 01:57:01,313 You must go to Haydn or Mozart in Vienna. 1245 01:57:01,563 --> 01:57:04,983 My family will do all we can to help you do that. 1246 01:57:05,192 --> 01:57:08,320 We will take care of your father and brothers. 1247 01:57:09,738 --> 01:57:13,116 You mean if I, in return, express my willingness 1248 01:57:13,325 --> 01:57:14,993 to relinquish Eleonore? 1249 01:57:17,120 --> 01:57:18,622 Relinquish? 1250 01:57:23,085 --> 01:57:26,964 You can only relinquish something you have a claim to. 1251 01:57:27,214 --> 01:57:30,175 You have no claim to Eleonore. She is above you. 1252 01:57:38,892 --> 01:57:42,938 Maybe it's for the best if you stay away from our soiree tonight. 1253 01:58:22,644 --> 01:58:26,523 Does he really think no one knows his composition is by Ludwig? 1254 01:58:28,192 --> 01:58:30,360 Don't be so impudent, Stephan. 1255 01:58:41,580 --> 01:58:45,042 -It seems they're demanding an encore. -Sorry. 1256 01:58:45,292 --> 01:58:47,377 May I take a break? 1257 01:58:53,467 --> 01:58:54,760 Oh well, 1258 01:58:54,885 --> 01:58:57,179 so I must dabble as a soloist for a while. 1259 01:58:57,679 --> 01:59:00,265 -Didn't Ludwig come with you? -No. 1260 01:59:00,849 --> 01:59:02,559 Are you expecting him? 1261 01:59:02,726 --> 01:59:06,939 He was going to join some fellow musicians 1262 01:59:07,189 --> 01:59:08,774 for a celebration in the Zehrgarten. 1263 01:59:10,234 --> 01:59:11,276 I see. 1264 01:59:23,622 --> 01:59:25,332 Fräulein! 1265 01:59:25,499 --> 01:59:27,376 Fräulein, wait! 1266 01:59:27,543 --> 01:59:30,045 You can't walk through town all alone! 1267 01:59:30,254 --> 01:59:33,090 Fräulein, just wait a moment. 1268 02:00:01,410 --> 02:00:03,036 You should go home. 1269 02:00:04,162 --> 02:00:07,499 This is no place for a lady of your rank. 1270 02:00:48,790 --> 02:00:52,169 Get in! The French are already in Koblenz. 1271 02:00:52,377 --> 02:00:55,172 The revolution is coming, and I bolt for Vienna. 1272 02:00:55,380 --> 02:00:56,965 But in Paris there's no Haydn. 1273 02:01:00,344 --> 02:01:04,223 She probably has obligations. She'll be sorry you've gone. 1274 02:01:08,352 --> 02:01:11,980 Brothers, don't disgrace me. Neefe will send reports. 1275 02:01:28,664 --> 02:01:32,543 He's gone, without bidding his father farewell. 1276 02:01:32,793 --> 02:01:35,879 Why would he search the taverns for you? 1277 02:01:36,088 --> 02:01:37,756 Why must he go to Vienna now? 1278 02:01:37,923 --> 02:01:39,341 To that Haydn? 1279 02:01:40,467 --> 02:01:42,636 To end up like Mozart? 1280 02:01:44,805 --> 02:01:48,475 Have you ever understood how talented your son is? 1281 02:01:54,731 --> 02:01:58,485 If anyone has ever understood that, Herr Neefe, 1282 02:01:58,694 --> 02:02:00,487 then it is me. 1283 02:02:29,391 --> 02:02:32,477 Esteemed Eleonore, my dearest friend! 1284 02:02:34,021 --> 02:02:38,483 I have been living in the capital for a year, studying under Haydn. 1285 02:02:39,151 --> 02:02:41,069 Now I finally write. 1286 02:02:42,529 --> 02:02:46,366 How ardently do I wish 1287 02:02:46,658 --> 02:02:48,785 I could delete from my life 1288 02:02:48,952 --> 02:02:50,996 that ignoble behavior 1289 02:02:51,455 --> 02:02:53,707 so contrary to my character. 1290 02:02:55,459 --> 02:02:58,420 Your exemplary and noble character, dear friend, 1291 02:02:58,629 --> 02:03:01,882 does vouch for the forgiveness you have already granted me. 1292 02:03:02,132 --> 02:03:05,511 It is however said that the most sincere form of remorse 1293 02:03:05,719 --> 02:03:09,765 entails admitting one's crime oneself. 1294 02:03:40,212 --> 02:03:42,339 We'll be there soon, Uncle. 1295 02:03:44,508 --> 02:03:46,677 Things never change. 1296 02:03:48,720 --> 02:03:51,598 There will always be princes and servants. 1297 02:03:52,975 --> 02:03:55,769 You stay in the class you were born in. 1298 02:03:58,438 --> 02:04:00,983 I never wanted to accept that. 94485