Mozart in the Jungle (TV Series)
Amusia (2015)
Brian d'Arcy James: Ludwig van Beethoven
Quotes
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[Rodrigo is panicking backstage because his ears are ringing and he has to conduct]
Beethoven : You think you have hearing problems? I can't hear Scheiße.
Rodrigo : Ludwig?
Beethoven : I composed most of my Ninth Symphony in complete silence. Imagine that - writing an Ode to Joy while I was in complete despair.
Rodrigo : Um...
Beethoven : Und in 1824, my hearing was completely nonexistent, but I conducted.
Rodrigo : [Excitedly] I know, I know. I always wanted to ask you...
Rodrigo : [talking into Beethoven's hearing aid trumpet] ... how did it go?
Beethoven : Dreadfully. I couldn't hear the orchestra at all. My count was off. Und I continued to conduct even after the symphony had concluded.
Rodrigo : [Grimacing] Everybody noticed?
Beethoven : Oh, everybody knew.
Rodrigo : [Gasping] Aah, that's horrible. Why are you telling me these things? Why?
Beethoven : That's a good question. You don't even exist!