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Periods of MusicPeriods of Music
Common Practice Period (1600-1900)
Baroque, Classical, Romantic
Paganini’s Place in Music
Early LifeEarly Life
Born in Genoa, Italy in 1782
Studied with various Violinists in his youth
French invasion of Italy in 1796 forced Paganini to move
As a Young VirtuosoAs 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
As a ComposerAs a Composer
Paganini only played his own compositions
His 24 Caprices
Incorporation of new ideas/techniques for the violin
His time in FranceHis 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
His Contributions to the His Contributions to the ViolinViolin
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
His Violins 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
His MusicianshipHis 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
The MythsThe 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
His LegacyHis 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
Works CitedWorks 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