Venice 1763. Writer Lorenzo da Ponte is leading a very loose life. Originally a priest, his numerous affairs force him to be sent in exile in Vienna. Supported by his friend and mentor Giacomo Casanova, da Ponte is introduced in Vienna to King´s favourite composer Salieri, and a newcomer named Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Seeing here an opportunity to undermine Mozart´s ascension, Salieri tricked Mozart into hiring this unknown libertine as his librettist.

But da Ponte´s own nature and sentimental wanderings in Vienna will nurture his inspiration and lead to one of Mozart´s most bold and powerful compositions: Don Giovanni.

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