Johann Sebastian Bachs vergebliche Reise in den Ruhm

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1980

Original language

German

Countries

Germany

Production

ZDF,DEFA

Cast

Peter Reusse,Bärbel Bolle,Lothar Schellhorn,Marina Waligora,Alexander May,Renate Richter,Henry Hübchen,Regina Beyer,Winfried Glatzeder,Günter Rügerand 1 more

Director

Victor Vicas

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1404622