Farinelli

Farinelli, born Carlo Broschi, was the greatest castrato singer of the 18th century. Farinelli's father insisted that he only sing the songs of his brother Riccardo, and while his fame boosted Riccardo's career, the mediocrity of Riccardo's music held him back. When the singer was given a chance to work with the great composer Handel (Jeroen Krabbe), his brother's jealously and Farinelli's own poorly chosen career alliances stood in his way.