Like William Shakespeare, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transcends his craft, but it's easy to understand why an 18th Century classical composer might not set fire to the imagination of somebody growing up in 2025. By emphasizing his career struggles, however, "Mozart: Genius For Hire" casts this titan of western music as a sympathetic figure that any aspiring artist can relate to.
Here's how to watch "Mozart: Genius For Hire" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Mozart: Genius For Hire" premieres on Tuesday, December 16 in the U.K..
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In life, Mozart veered ceaselessly between feast and famine, doomed to crave financial security only to grow quickly disillusioned on the occasions he did find steady patronage. It wasn't until his death at the age of 35 that his extraordinary work, talent and singular vision came to be recognized and eventually exalted.
This 90-minute documentary strips away the genius to focus on the man himself — an unemployed and unemployable freelancer having to fight a constant uphill battle just so he could survive long enough to put his thoughts on paper.
Letters between Mozart and his father Leopold (voiced by Matthew Broome and David Harewood, respectively) set the narrative, with English National Opera artistic director Annilese Miskimmon (who's adapted Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro", "Apollo and Hyacinthus", "The Magic Flute" and more) broadcaster John Suchet (who wrote the biography "Mozart – The Man Revealed") and Mozart expert Simon Keefe on hand to fill in the gaps.
Read on as we explain how to watch "Mozart: Genius For Hire" for free and from anywhere.
Watch 'Mozart: Genius For Hire' for FREE
You can watch "Mozart: Genius For Hire" free-of-charge on Sky Arts in the U.K.. The 90-minute documentary premieres at 9 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, December 16.
Although Sky Arts is carried by both Freeview and Freesat, it isn't available to stream through either service.
That means the only way to stream "Mozart: Genius For Hire" is via Now, which starts at £4.99 per month, and Sky Go, which requires a Sky package.
Overseas? Using a VPN is simple — we use NordVPN daily and it unlocks Now, Sky Go and many other streamers. Well worth considering given its low price and 30-day trial.
How to watch 'Mozart: Genius For Hire' from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the documentary on your usual service?
You can still watch "Mozart: Genius For Hire" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software can make your devices appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Can I watch 'Mozart: Genius For Hire' in the U.S.?
"Mozart: Genius For Hire" doesn't appear to have picked up a broadcast partner in the U.S..
If you're currently on holiday across the pond from the U.K., one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN, will help tap into your home coverage of the documentary.
Can I watch 'Mozart: Genius For Hire' in Canada?
There are currently no plans to broadcast "Mozart: Genius For Hire" in Canada.
If you're a Brit currently in the Great White North for work or on vacation, you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Mozart: Genius For Hire' in Australia?
At the time of writing, there's been no word on if or when "Mozart: Genius For Hire" will air in Australia.
Anybody currently Down Under from the U.K. can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
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