[1] It was shot at the Rosenhügel Studios in Vienna with sets designed by the art director Leo Metzenbauer.

In his spare time, however, the young man, who considers Ludwig van Beethoven to be his unattainable role model, devotes himself to writing music.

However, Schubert becomes doubtful about songs being the most suitable channel for his musical vision, and so decides to turn to writing symphonies and operas.

Disagreements arise during the rehearsals for Schubert's latest opera, as the singer of the leading part considers the music too difficult to sing.

Shortly later, while being plagued by health problems, Schubert gets a visit from Beethoven's secretary Anton Schindler.