Synopsis: Famous pianist Franz Liszt is unhappily married to Countess Marie D'Agoult and considers quitting performing in order to devote his life to God. However, he then meets Princess Carolyne, the wife of Prince Nicholas of Russia, and instantly falls in love with her. Liszt follows the princess on her tour around Europe and eventually leaves his wife, hoping to marry Carolyne. However, Nicolas is not ready to give her up.