Set in the early 18th century Prussian states, Johann Sebastian Bach, in his 30s and a chapel organist, is enraged.
The soundtrack score features the Brandenburg Concertos, which were produced by David Devine for Sony Music of New York.
Ten-year-old Frederick Muller is a poor but honest and free-thinking boy who lives with his mother Gerta and father Josef in an early 18th century Prussian dukedom.
Josef is valet to the aging, bad-tempered and somewhat foolishly stubborn duke, whom he will do anything to win the favor of.
Bach wants to play new and happier music as it "lifts people up", but the duke stubbornly prefers only dirges or, as he calls them, "the old hymns".
Seeing this as a way to restrain Bach's obstinate behavior and keep him under their thumb, The Concert Master, his assistant Melchior, and the Duke agree.
Frederick protests, stating that Bach wants to share his musical capabilities and is frustrated with the creative constraints the Duke oppresses on him.
A bitter and bereaved Josef storms up to Bach's jail and rips up his music, believing it will render the composer powerless.
Realizing the futility of the situation, The Duke, admits defeat and lets Bach go free.