Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840)
Bio
Paganini was born in Genoa. He learned the mandolin from his father and was quickly recognized as a prodigy violinist. He rose in fame and was attached to Napoleon's sister Elisa Baciocchi's court in Lucca and then Florence. He was recognized by the Pope and several other significant patrons throughout southern Europe. His compositions advanced violin technique and compositional style immensely.
Music
Caprice 24
Sonata concertata 2 in A major and others
Lucca Sonatas
Violin Concerto No. 1
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