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Paganini
A landmark biography of Niccolò Paganini, the violin virtuoso who changed the world of music.
This book traces the life of the legendary violinist across Europe, from early promise to worldwide fame. It blends vivid scenes of his performances with a clear look at the man behind the myth, including his health struggles, financial ups and downs, and devotion to his son.
Readers will meet a performer whose technique and stage presence redefined violin playing, and who inspired admiration and controversy in equal measure. The narrative follows his concerts, awards, and personal choices, as well as the legends and critics that surrounded him in his own time.
Detailed look at Paganini’s revolutionary violin technique and expressive power. Chronicles major tours and receptions across Vienna, Paris, London, and beyond. Explores his rising wealth, later losses, and the impact on his final years. Offers a human portrait, including his devotion to his son Achillino and acts of generosity toward students and fans. Ideal for readers of music history, violin enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the life of one of classical music’s most enduring symbols.
This book traces the life of the legendary violinist across Europe, from early promise to worldwide fame. It blends vivid scenes of his performances with a clear look at the man behind the myth, including his health struggles, financial ups and downs, and devotion to his son.
Readers will meet a performer whose technique and stage presence redefined violin playing, and who inspired admiration and controversy in equal measure. The narrative follows his concerts, awards, and personal choices, as well as the legends and critics that surrounded him in his own time.
Detailed look at Paganini’s revolutionary violin technique and expressive power. Chronicles major tours and receptions across Vienna, Paris, London, and beyond. Explores his rising wealth, later losses, and the impact on his final years. Offers a human portrait, including his devotion to his son Achillino and acts of generosity toward students and fans. Ideal for readers of music history, violin enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the life of one of classical music’s most enduring symbols.
39 pages, Hardcover
Published August 24, 2018
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