Timeline

 

 Problems finding a theater because of Beethoven's choice of directors

 Beethoven writes to Lichnowsky, cancelling the concert

 Karoline & Henriette sing in Rossini concert, well-attended by royalty

 Concert set at Theater-An-Der-Wien

 1st rehearsal set

 Change of theater due to An-Der-Wien's Director, Clement, refusing to step aside. New theater is the Court Theater at Karnthnerthor

 Preisinger quits as bass soloist

 Seipelt is named as Preisinger's replacement

 Beethoven goes to the palace Schonnbrunn to invite the royal family to the concert

 Schindler expresses doubts about Henriette's & Karoline's abilities as soloists.

 First full rehearsal at the Karthnerthor.

 Final decision is made which allows Beethoven to conduct along with Schuppanzigh & Umlauf.

 Censors approve the singing of the mass at the concert.

 Schindler tells Beethoven that Karoline will miss the second rehearsal.

 Beethoven realizes his black coat will not be ready for the concert.

 The concert takes place without the presence of the royal family.

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