Whatever Pictures were co-producers of this film.

Synopsis: It is 1824. Beethoven (Ed Harris) is racing to finish his new symphony. However, it has been years since his last success and he is plagued by deafness. A copyist is urgently needed to help the composer finish in time for the scheduled first performance. Insightful young conservatory student Anna Holtz (Diane Kruger) is recommended for the position. The mercurial Beethoven is sceptical that a woman might become involved in his masterpiece but slowly comes to trust in Anna's assistance and she proves a true inspiration.