Johann Sebastian Bachs vergebliche Reise in den Ruhm

Johann Sebastian Bachs vergebliche Reise in den Ruhm

1980

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.

Johann Sebastian Bachs vergebliche Reise in den Ruhm

Storyline

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.
    Released
    January 1980
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    Status
    Released
    Language
    German
    Production
    DEFA, ZDF
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