
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
ROMAIN ROLLAND
A young prodigy named Christophe is on the cusp of his eleventh birthday, already making his mark as a violinist in a prestigious court orchestra. Under the stern guidance of Florian Holzer, an old family friend, he dives deep into the theory of harmony, even as Holzer warns that the daring chords he loves are “forbidden.” The tension between his innate curiosity and the rigid expectations of his mentors fuels both his ambition and his frustration, especially when his grandfather praises the great masters while his teacher dismisses their work as inferior.
Outside the rehearsal hall, Christophe wrestles with the demands of court life. He is summoned to perform for aristocratic guests, forced to navigate a world of polished etiquette, demanding bows, and endless applause that feel more like scrutiny than celebration. Yet, amid the pressure, he still finds moments of joy in secret concerts and fleeting encounters with a mysterious, barefoot singer whose presence both excites and unsettles him.
Full title
Jean-Christophe II Aamu Aamu
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (250K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2019-01-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1944
A Nobel Prize–winning French writer, he used fiction, biography, and essays to explore music, conscience, and the struggle to stay humane in troubled times. Best known for the vast novel cycle Jean-Christophe, he also became one of Europe’s most recognizable literary voices for peace.
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