Nicolo Paganini changed the way musicians approached and played the violin with the amazing music he wrote for the instrument.
Episode 24 playlist
Nicolo Paganini: Perpetual Motion — This is one of Paganini's fastest pieces. Does it sound like sparks could fly off the violin?
LISTEN Nicolo Paganini: Perpetual Motion
Nicolo Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 — He wrote an entire concerto for the violin, to really showcase the instrument and all it can do.
LISTEN Nicolo Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1
Nicolo Paganini: Caprice No. 24 — Here is a piece where Paganini added his own special technique, or special effects. Can you hear where the violin starts to sound different?
LISTEN Nicolo Paganini: Caprice No. 24
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