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Apr 2, 2014 · Niccolò Paganini's virtuoso talent, accompanied by his extraordinary dexterity and flexibility, gave him an almost mythic reputation and he is considered one of the greatest violinist of all...
Niccolò (or Nicolò) Paganini ( Italian: [ni (k)koˈlɔ ppaɡaˈniːni] ⓘ; 27 October 1782 – 27 May 1840) was an Italian violinist and composer. He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique.
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May 27, 1999 · Niccolò Paganini was an Italian composer and principal violin virtuoso of the 19th century. A popular idol, he inspired the Romantic mystique of the virtuoso and revolutionized violin technique. After initial study with his father, Paganini studied with a local violinist, G. Servetto, and then with.
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- 24 Capricci, Op. 1 (1802 – 1817) Undoubtedly Paganini’s best work is 24 Capricci for solo violin, written in groups over several years. Like Ghiribizzi, each miniature is a study of a particular element: No. 1 is aptly nicknamed ‘the arpeggio,’ practicing rapid string crossings; No. 6 is, for obvious reasons, nicknamed the ‘trill’; whilst other names derive from the character of the piece.
- Violin Concerto No.2 in B minor, Op. 7 (1826) The second of Paganini’s violin concertos is among his most famous works. It’s more frequently referred to by the nickname ‘La Campanella’ (meaning ‘the little bell’) after the twinkling bell featured in every recurrence of the main theme in the third movement.
- Violin Concerto No.1 in D major, Op. 6 (1817) Paganini’s larger-scale orchestral works, such as the violin concertos, are often grand and dramatic affairs, with equally dramatic, exhibitionist violin parts.
- Moto Perpetuo (1835) As the title suggests, this one takes some serious stamina. Moto Perpetuo, translated as ‘perpetual motion,’ is an endless rhythmic rollercoaster performed at rapid pace.
This is a list of the compositions of the Italian virtuoso violinist Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840).
Dec 6, 2021 · One musical figure in particular from the 19 th century, however, arguably rivals all others in terms of his rock star status: Nicolò Paganini. The Music Division’s collections hold a wealth of Paganini materials, and a newly-published finding aid provides an abundance of information—gathered and researched by many staff members over ...
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