This series was made as a result of the BBC's hugely successful and popular series "The Genius of Mozart". Both series follow the same format, a cross between a drama and a documentary (docudrama), each series is made of three episodes of an hour each, and each is mixed with insightful pieces of narration by the popular conductor/composer/presenter Charles Hazlewood. 　　"The Genius of Mozart" was a big hit for the BBC, attracting masses of enthusiastic viewers of all walks of life. With this in mind you would think that a similar programme based on Beethoven would attract a similarly popular response. However this was not the case. This series was not viewed by a large audience, there have been no repeats or DVD releases and I was shocked to visit it's IMDb page to discover there were absolutely no user comments, (I write this now wondering if it will ever be read). 　　In brief, I remember watching this series and being absolutely blown away, It was so powerful I can still remember it in detail. In my opinion it is amongst the best work the BBC have ever produced and I am extremely saddened that very few people experienced the same joy I did from this series. I think "Beethoven" has become a lost gem and I will use the remainder of this user comment to argue my case. 　　The series was beautifully photographed and directed. The series was filled with a beautifully desaturated palette (with a prominent ochre for interior scenes) which gave a stark, imposing temperament. Along with this there were wonderful intersections with diffuses of aged yet colourful soft focus imagery, giving a romantic yet nostalgic feel, like a lost love. It was a breathtaking contrast of these romantic diffuses with desaturated scenes, to me it evoked Beethoven's isolation and difficulty to keep a grip on reality. 　　The story and dialogue was fantastically well written. It powerfully evoked the turmoil, isolation and despair of Beethoven. It was a highly accurate historical portrayal along with a caliber and sophistication of writing which seemed to transcend it's historical obligations giving a highly emotional, gritty and moving experience.

This series was made as a result of the BBC's hugely successful and popular series "The Genius of Mozart". Both series follow the same format, a cross between a drama and a documentary (docudrama), each series is made of three episodes of an hour each, and each is mixed with insightful pieces of narration by the popular conductor/composer/presenter Charles Hazlewood. 　　"The Genius of Mozart" was a big hit for the BBC, attracting masses of enthusiastic viewers of all walks of life. With this in mind you would think that a similar programme based on Beethoven would attract a similarly popular response. However this was not the case. This series was not viewed by a large audience, there have been no repeats or DVD releases and I was shocked to visit it's IMDb page to discover there were absolutely no user comments, (I write this now wondering if it will ever be read). 　　In brief, I remember watching this series and being absolutely blown away, It was so powerful I can still remember it in detail. In my opinion it is amongst the best work the BBC have ever produced and I am extremely saddened that very few people experienced the same joy I did from this series. I think "Beethoven" has become a lost gem and I will use the remainder of this user comment to argue my case. 　　The series was beautifully photographed and directed. The series was filled with a beautifully desaturated palette (with a prominent ochre for interior scenes) which gave a stark, imposing temperament. Along with this there were wonderful intersections with diffuses of aged yet colourful soft focus imagery, giving a romantic yet nostalgic feel, like a lost love. It was a breathtaking contrast of these romantic diffuses with desaturated scenes, to me it evoked Beethoven's isolation and difficulty to keep a grip on reality. 　　The story and dialogue was fantastically well written. It powerfully evoked the turmoil, isolation and despair of Beethoven. It was a highly accurate historical portrayal along with a caliber and sophistication of writing which seemed to transcend it's historical obligations giving a highly emotional, gritty and moving experience.

1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.

1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.

The film shows how The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and Estonian-American conductor Paavo Järvi approach Beethoven''''''''s symphonies, as they prepare to play all nine of them in four days at the Beethovenfest Bonn. The Estonian conductor and members of the orchestra demonstrate their enthusiasm for the music in rehearsals, concerts and behind the scenes. How was this former youth orchestra able to reach the top of the classical music world? What is their vision? The documentary ''''''''The Beethoven Project'''''''' answers these and other questions in 93 minutes. A conductor, an orchestra, Beethoven and his music.

本片改编自同名小说。贝多芬（古田新太 饰），众人心中的孤高天才，原来竟是秘书一手捏造的“神话”？本片揭开历史迷雾，讲述一个粗俗邋遢的真实贝多芬，如何在忠实秘书辛德勒（山田裕贵 饰）的笔下，被改写成永垂不朽的圣人音乐家。

本片改编自同名小说。贝多芬（古田新太 饰），众人心中的孤高天才，原来竟是秘书一手捏造的“神话”？本片揭开历史迷雾，讲述一个粗俗邋遢的真实贝多芬，如何在忠实秘书辛德勒（山田裕贵 饰）的笔下，被改写成永垂不朽的圣人音乐家。

The film shows how The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and Estonian-American conductor Paavo Järvi approach Beethoven''''''''s symphonies, as they prepare to play all nine of them in four days at the Beethovenfest Bonn. The Estonian conductor and members of the orchestra demonstrate their enthusiasm for the music in rehearsals, concerts and behind the scenes. How was this former youth orchestra able to reach the top of the classical music world? What is their vision? The documentary ''''''''The Beethoven Project'''''''' answers these and other questions in 93 minutes. A conductor, an orchestra, Beethoven and his music.

1824年，维也纳。年仅23岁的安娜·霍兹（戴安·克鲁格 Diane Kruger 饰）凭借自己对于音乐的出色领悟力成为贝多芬（艾德·哈里斯 Ed Harris 饰）的乐稿抄写员，此时已经失聪的贝多芬正醉心于创作自己的“告别作”。安娜本想借着为贝多芬工作的机会向他学习，从而成为一名出色的作曲家，可是很快她发现贝多芬是一个固执、粗鲁、一味沉浸在自我世界中的疯子。贝多芬《第九交响曲》的首演由于安娜在危急时给予帮助而取得成功，两人的关系逐渐好转。安娜拿出自己所写的曲子让贝多芬评价时，却惹来贝多芬尖酸刻薄的嘲讽，安娜一气之下离开了贝多芬。在贝多芬的请求下，安娜又重新回到贝多芬身边并且尝试接受他那些过激言语所传达的意见，安娜似乎渐渐理解了这位天才级的大师…… 　　本片2007年在素有“西班牙奥斯卡”之称的哥雅奖（Goya Awards）上获最佳欧洲电影提名。

1824年，维也纳。年仅23岁的安娜·霍兹（戴安·克鲁格 Diane Kruger 饰）凭借自己对于音乐的出色领悟力成为贝多芬（艾德·哈里斯 Ed Harris 饰）的乐稿抄写员，此时已经失聪的贝多芬正醉心于创作自己的“告别作”。安娜本想借着为贝多芬工作的机会向他学习，从而成为一名出色的作曲家，可是很快她发现贝多芬是一个固执、粗鲁、一味沉浸在自我世界中的疯子。贝多芬《第九交响曲》的首演由于安娜在危急时给予帮助而取得成功，两人的关系逐渐好转。安娜拿出自己所写的曲子让贝多芬评价时，却惹来贝多芬尖酸刻薄的嘲讽，安娜一气之下离开了贝多芬。在贝多芬的请求下，安娜又重新回到贝多芬身边并且尝试接受他那些过激言语所传达的意见，安娜似乎渐渐理解了这位天才级的大师…… 　　本片2007年在素有“西班牙奥斯卡”之称的哥雅奖（Goya Awards）上获最佳欧洲电影提名。