Johann Sebastian Bachs vergebliche Reise in den Ruhm

History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Victor Vicas

Status Released

Release Date 1980-01-01

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.