Paganini's Importance, and a Commentary
"The Refuge" for October 27, 2024
The Devil’s Fiddler
On this date in 1782, the Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer Niccolò Paganini was born in Genoa. While he extended perceptions of the violin's technical capabilities, his fame largely rested upon his status as one of the first of the great touring celebrity instrumentalists. His playing, personality, and the incredibl…
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