Giulietta Guicciardi Quotes in Immortal Beloved (1994)

Ludwig van Beethoven: [sitting secluded in a darkened corner, Miss Guicciardi does not notice him at first] Hello.

Giulietta Guicciardi: [startled, she doesn't realize who she is speaking to] Oh... I didn't see you. I have to go back.

[she turns to leave]

Ludwig van Beethoven: [he gets up] Oh... you are leaving me to go back to that ass who plays like a kitchen maid, all clipped and staccato.

Giulietta Guicciardi: This music is beautiful.

Ludwig van Beethoven: You must be Giulia Guicciardi. I hear there's quite a contest for your charms.

Giulietta Guicciardi: Sir you're rude and offensive. I'm leaving.

[she begins to walk away]

Ludwig van Beethoven: [calling after her] Do you play the piano?

Giulietta Guicciardi: [she stops] What?

Ludwig van Beethoven: I intend to be your teacher. I will call for you tomorrow at 10:00.

Giulietta Guicciardi: [laughs as she walks away] You will be barred from the house.