An aristocratic violin prodigy who flees the 1848 Vienna revolution for Charleston. He marries Lucy Tarrant, moves to New York, and pursues his dream of composing an American Symphony. Despite financial hardships and selling his music for advertising, he eventually achieves artistic recognition before dying peacefully at his symphony's premiere.
The central protagonist whose artistic journey anchors the story.
Connected through the commercial performance of Carl's musical legacy.
Indirect family connection through Carl's son Charles.
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