Movie Description

Johann Sebastian Bachs vergebliche Reise in den Ruhm

(1980)

Overview

The last journey of Thomaskantor Johann Sebastian Bach leads from Leipzig to Potsdam. Already 60 years old, he hopes that an audition with the Prussian King Frederick II will not only bring him artistic recognition and renewed appreciation, but also an end to his grueling financial worries.

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Facts

Original TitleJohann Sebastian Bachs vergebliche Reise in den Ruhm

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1980-01-01

Original Language

Production CompaniesDEFA-Studio für Spielfilme,ZDF

Genres

  • History