A young pianist from a modest background earning a scholarship in Venice. He enters a secret affair with Carla but ends it due to Renato's jealousy. He falls in love with Elena and becomes engaged, but is falsely suspected of murder after Carla's death. Ultimately, he is forced to marry Elena after she perjures herself to protect him.
Illicit romance begins between student and teacher.
Initial friendship formed at the conservatory.
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