Umberto is
considered a music keeper because he not only collects old and valuable
instruments, but also because he runs an instrument museum. He did a
search online and found that one of the orchestra musicians, violinist Amadeus owns
a valued violin that had been used by several recognized soloists. Umberto sends
several urgent messages to Amadeus, and
insists steadfastly he wants to acquire the instrument. Amadeus,
an inspired artist and probably the best soloist in the orchestra, considers
his much-loved instrument an important factor in his illustrious career. Amadeus knows
of the passion that stunning Deborah, the
vivacious alto, has for luxurious jewels. Nevertheless it cannot change Amadeus’
devotion to his treasured instrument. Umberto, overwhelmed
with anxiety to the point of losing hope, visits Amadeus.
Local instrument renter Harold makes
a cost estimate, assesses the great value of the instrument and states
its high price. Umberto also employs a violinist Carl,
a famous violin conservator, pledging to cover his travel expenses to the
coming violin competition abroad, but only after he'd convince Amadeus to
part with his violin. Moreover, he hires a music shopper Stuart by
paying him to do a job for him, incognito, with Umberto’s
true identity as a violin buyer hidden for Amadeus.
Unfortunately, Stuart knows a dentist who buys
and collects instruments as a hobby. Amadeus,
his patient, learns about the plot while having his teeth cleaned. It doesn’t
help Umberto achieve what he'd hoped for. The violin won't
leave the country after all.
