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Niccolò Paganini was born in Genoa, Italy, on 27 October 1782, to Antonio and Teresa (née Bocciardo) Paganini. According to his biographer Peter Lichtenthal, Paganini first learned to play the mandolin from his father at the age of five, and quickly moved to the violin by the age of seven, and began composing before he turned eight. He gave his first public concert at the age of 12.
In his early teens he studied under various teachers, including Giovanni Servetto and Alessandro Rolla, but he could not cope well with his success; at the age of 16 he was gambling and drinking. His career was saved by an unknown lady, who took him to her estate where he recovered and studied the violin for three years. He also played the guitar during this time.
He reappeared when he was 23, becoming director of music to Napoleon’s sister Elisa Baciocchi, Princess of Lucca, when he wasn’t touring. He soon became a legend for his unparalleled mastery of the violin, with debuts in Milan in 1813, Vienna 1828, and both London and Paris in 1831. Paganini was one of the first musicians, if not the first, to tour as a solo artist, without supporting musicians. He became one of the first “superstars” of public concertizing. He made a fortune as a touring musician, and was uncanny in his ability to charm an audience.
He reappeared when he was 23, becoming director of music to Napoleon’s sister Elisa Baciocchi, Princess of Lucca, when he wasn’t touring. He soon became a legend for his unparalleled mastery of the violin, with debuts in Milan in 1813, Vienna 1828, and both London and Paris in 1831. Paganini was one of the first musicians, if not the first, to tour as a solo artist, without supporting musicians. He became one of the first “superstars” of public concertizing. He made a fortune as a touring musician, and was uncanny in his ability to charm an audience.
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SamuraiRui wrote:
Mozart is for pussies, Headbang to paganini.....?? Seriously you kids are completelly pathetic, people like you are a true disgrace to metal music reputation (and to music in general). Grow up once and for all and stop being so ridiculous!
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Danniye wrote:
Insanely addictive ^^
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cicerometallica wrote:
One of my favorite composers, pure virtuoso
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FretFreak93 wrote:
Insanely amazing [2]
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adhisatyanugra wrote:
Insanely amazing
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hvorintetlevde wrote:
На *** нужна музыкальная школа когда есть пример - Паганини Никколо? C днём рождения!
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MonadArt wrote:
@Totentraum: What's your opinion about Leonid Kogan?
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arpeggiosfromhe wrote:
@Rockation: adagio
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Totentraum wrote:
Menuhin and Perlman are the best interpreters of Paganini imo
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sweetie_vampire wrote:
genius!
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Rockation wrote:
does anybody know what Paganini song Yngwie plays in the beginning of this vid? please write me.
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Amin_k wrote:
… I am not handsome, but when women hear me play, they come crawling to my feet..” Niccolo Paganini
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miqmiranda wrote:
A big influence nowadays!!
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R136a1 wrote:
"Technicality" is a word people who listen to nothing but metal use when they want to feel sophisticated about their banal music. God help them if you ask them to describe thematic development or dynamics. > This is 100% accurate
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_KevMusic_ wrote:
(and I'd most definitely Ysaÿe anyday.)
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_KevMusic_ wrote:
Friend and I sure had some delirious glee in scratching out the Paginini side of an LP that he'd gone and purchased. Those concertos are vomitous. Man sure composed some ghastly "music" in his lifetime.
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infernukeorreka wrote:
the shittiest shoutbox probably. and the geniuses keep the flame alive. http://blackmetalownsyou.blogspot.com/2010/02/reverend-kriss-hades-paganini-bloodlust.html http://www.thelefthandpath.com/lefthandpath/index.cfm/event/read/entry/Rev_Kriss_Hades_Paganini_Bloodlust_Static_Age Rev. Kriss Hades: "I've transcribed most of the 24 Caprices for guitar, but some aren't that suited to electric guitar." (Australian guitar magazine)
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JCherniy wrote:
Непревзойденный кудесник смычка и скрипки неперестает радовать слух даже после своей смерти. Впрочем, что это я говорю?! Ни о какой смерти не может быть и речи ведь Паганини все еще звучит! Как истинный гений наделенный обилием сил и стремлений, он продолжает радовать слух пронзая века звуком своей скрипки и заставляя сердца слушателей биться под стать его музыке.
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Rockation wrote:
HAIL PAGANINI!
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Rockation wrote:
this dude is probably the first shreder in the world!
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