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  1. Paganini in 1836 by John Whittle. 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. His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op. 1 are among the best known of his compositions and ...

  2. Oct 27, 2022 · Paganini died of larynx cancer on 27 May, 1840 in Nice, France. Before his death, he turned away a priest offering him last rites, the final prayers Catholics receive at the end of their lives. Paganini said he turned the priest away was because he thought he wasn’t going to die – but those who believed he was in league with the devil didn’t buy this explanation.

  3. 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 time.

  4. May 27, 1999 · Niccolò Paganini (born October 27, 1782, Genoa, republic of Genoa [Italy]—died May 27, 1840, Nice, France) 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 ...

  5. The Best of Niccolò Paganini (27 October 1782 – 27 May 1840) Paganini was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pi...

  6. Niccolo’ Paganini defined the highest standards in the world of violin. His eccentric personality, his natural abilities to play the instruments, his tenacious practice to perfection, and the brilliancy of his compositions are the recipe of his greatness. Not by mistake, masters of the classical world, namely Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, and ...

  7. Niccolò Paganini: dazzling Italian virtuoso and violin technique pioneer - Classical Music. One of the most dazzling showmen of all time, the great Italian violinist Paganini cast a spell over all those who heard his music.

  8. Six of the best works by Paganini - Classical Music

  9. Niccolò Paganini, born on October 27, 1782, in Genoa, Italy, was one of the most celebrated and enigmatic composers and violinists of the 19th century. His e...

  10. May 18, 2018 · Niccolo Paganini >The Italian violinist and composer Niccolo Paganin (1782-1840) inaugurated >the century of the virtuoso and was its brightest star. He laid the >foundation of modern violin technique. Niccolo Paganini was born on Oct. 27, 1782, in Genoa of musically ambitious parents.