
Eroica
The Day That Changed Music Forever
British filmmaker Simon Cellan Jones directs the BBC drama Eroica, starring Ian Hart as Ludwig van Beethoven. Shot on digital video, this TV film depicts the first performance of Beethoven's Third Symphony, June 9th, 1804, in Vienna, Austria. Prince Lobkowitz (Jack Davenport) has invited friends to listen to Beethoven conduct his new symphony for the first time. Among the aristocratic attendees are Count Dietrichstein (Tim Pigott-Smith), Countess Brunsvik (Claire Skinner), and composer Josef Haydn (Frank Finlay). The actual musical score is performed by the Orchestre Revolutionaire et Romantique, under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Eroica
- Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
- Release Date: 2003-10-04
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (10 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.2553
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Ian Hart
as Ludwig van Beethoven

Jack Davenport
as Prince Lobkowitz

Peter Hanson
as Wranitzky

Claire Skinner
as Josephine Deym

Frank Finlay
as Josef Haydn

Leo Bill
as Reis

Trevor Cooper
as Otto Fisher

Fenella Woolgar
as Princess Marie Lobkowitz

Lucy Akhurst
as Therese Brunsvik

Victoria Shalet
as Kirsten
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What is Eroica?▼
Eroica is a Drama, Music, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2003-10-04.
Who are the main actors in Eroica?▼
The main cast includes Ian Hart, Jack Davenport, Peter Hanson, Claire Skinner, Frank Finlay, .
Where can I watch Eroica online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Eroica is available.
Is Eroica based on a true story?▼
The Day That Changed Music Forever
What is the IMDb rating of Eroica?▼
Eroica has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 10 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Eroica?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Eroica?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Eroica filmed?▼
Eroica was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Eroica?▼
The total runtime of Eroica is 89 minutes.
Is Eroica suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Eroica?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Eroica.
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