A exploration of Beethoven's life in his days. It really is 1824. Beethoven is currently rushing to finish his symphony that is new. It has been years since his last success and deafness, loneliness and personal harm plagues him. A copyist is desperately needed to help with the composer. There is A literary character introduced in the form of a young conservatory student and composer called Anna Holtz. The mercurial Beethoven is doubtful in the ending becomes quite partial to her and that a lady could become involved in his masterpiece but slowly comes to hope from Anna's assistance. By the time that the piece is completed, her existence in his lifetime is a absolute necessity. Her deep understanding of his work is that she corrects mistakes he's made, while her personality that is passionate opens a doorway in his world.