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Mozart: Rise of a Genius - Episode 2

Biographies and Interviews with Composers and Musicians • Documentary

Type: Documentary - Biopic
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Produced by: Freemantle / BBC Two
Director: Alice Smith
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson, Richard E Grant, Stephen Fry.
Mozart portrayed by: Dávid Kerek
Episode Number: 3
Year: 2024

In Episode 2 of Mozart: Rise of a Genius, 25-year-old Mozart arrives in Vienna, seeking independence from his father. He finds creative refuge with the Weber family, falls deeply for Constanze, and marries her despite Leopold’s strong objections. Amidst their romance, Mozart debuts The Marriage of Figaro, a daring and socially sharp opera that dazzles the public but ruffles aristocratic feathers. This episode marks his personal and artistic breakthrough in 1781 Vienna.

Tags
Mozart, Biopic, Documentary, BBC, Family, Family-friendly, Biographies and Interviews with Composers and Musicians
Cast
Budapest, Hungary Location
Freemantle / BBC Two Produced by
Alice Smith Director
Juliet Stevenson Narrated by
Richard E Grant Narrated by
Stephen Fry Narrated by
Dávid Kerek Mozart portrayed by

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    Mozart: Rise of a Genius - Episode 3

    Type: Documentary - Biopic
    Location: Budapest, Hungary
    Produced by: Freemantle / BBC Two
    Director: Alice Smith
    Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson, Richard E Grant, Stephen Fry.
    Mozart portrayed by: Dávid Kerek
    Episode Number: 3
    Year: 2024

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