Mozart: Rise of a Genius

59min

Documentary

The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - a child prodigy, a flawed human being and one of the greatest composers to have ever lived.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

59min

16th Sep 2024

1777: a 21-year-old Mozart leaves a secure life and job in Salzburg to become a composer. He must overcome his mother’s tragic death and his oppressive father to break through.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

59min

23rd Sep 2024

1781: Mozart moves to Vienna and marries against his father’s wishes. Revolutionising the music scene, he becomes rich and famous, before he bites the hand that feeds him.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

59min

30th Sep 2024

1788: When war and revolution change the Vienna that made Mozart a superstar, he spirals into debt and depression. To secure his family’s future, he must resolve to put them first.

First air date

16th Sep 2024

Last air date

30th Sep 2024

Status

Returning Series

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks