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Niccolo Paganini 1782-1840

Niccolo Paganini 1782-1840. Marcel. Periods of Music. Common Practice Period (1600-1900) Baroque, Classical, Romantic Paganini’s Place in Music. Early Life. Born in Genoa, Italy in 1782 Studied with various Violinists in his youth

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Niccolo Paganini 1782-1840

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  1. Niccolo Paganini1782-1840 Marcel

  2. Periods of Music Common Practice Period (1600-1900) Baroque, Classical, Romantic Paganini’s Place in Music

  3. Early Life Born in Genoa, Italy in 1782 Studied with various Violinists in his youth French invasion of Italy in 1796 forced Paganini to move

  4. As a Young Virtuoso His early performances were not well received Gained a reputation as a gambler and a womanizer His technical ability and compositional talent however was met with critical acclaim

  5. As a Composer Paganini only played his own compositions His 24 Caprices Incorporation of new ideas/techniques for the violin

  6. His time in France Most of his time in France was spent composing and appreciating French music and culture Tried to open up Casino, which ended in total failure Died in 1840 from tuberculosis

  7. His Contributions to the Violin His technical ability on the instrument to this day has been unparalleled Many times Paganini has been referred to as a phenomenon of the violin and a new way to approach the instrument Originally shunned for his technical ability, later praised for it

  8. His Violins Paganini’s violins were handcrafted to his exact specifications His most famous violins were by Antonio Stradivari His main instrument is still on loan today, and four of his instruments are played by the Paganini Quartet

  9. His Musicianship Spent years perfecting is craft His ability in composition and in his playing has yet to be matched To even consider attempting one of his pieces, a musician should already be considered a virtuoso

  10. The Myths He was said to be a vampire He was scolded and condemned by the Roman Catholic Church He sold his soul to the devil

  11. His Legacy His works inspire musicians of all genres Truly represents what a virtuoso is Representative of what happens when someone is completely focused on their craft

  12. Works Cited Campbell, Margaret. The Great Violinists. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1981. Print. Saussine, Renée De. Paganini. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 1970. Print. Wheeler, Opal, and Henry S. Gillette. Paganini: Master of Strings. New York: Dutton, 1950. Print. www.thirteen.org/publishers/violin/paganini.html www.viola-in-music.com/nicolo-paganini.html

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