PAGANINI Nicolo

(1782-1840)
Born October 27, 1782 in Genoa. A boy of eleven Paganini made his first appearance in public in Genoa, and in 1797, after a brief period of training in Parma with A. Rollo, performed his first concert tour. The peculiarity of manner of games, nor with incomparable ease of ownership tool soon brought him fame throughout Italy. From 1828 to 1834, he gave hundreds of concerts in major cities of Europe, announcing himself as the most amazing virtuoso of an era. Creative way Paganini was suddenly interrupted in 1834 - what were the causes of failing health musician and a series of public scandals that have arisen around the figure. Paganini died in Nice on May 27, 1840.
Game Paganini disclose such opportunities violin, and their contemporaries suspected that he has some hidden from the other mystery, and some even thought that the violinist had sold his soul to the devil. All Violin Art subsequent periods were influenced by the style of Paganini - its modes of using harmonics, pizzicato, double notes and various accompanying figurations. His own compositions are full of difficult passages, which can judge the wealth of techniques Paganini. Some of these tracks are only of historical interest, but others - for example, the First Concerto in D major, the Second Concerto in B minor and 24 capriccios - takes pride of place in the repertoire of contemporary artists.

Initial skills playing the mandolin and violin acquired under the guidance of the father - Deli, a lover of music. He took lessons from several teachers, but studied independently. From the age of 11 concerts in Italy, since 1828 - in other European countries, winning international fame. The peculiar 'demonic' look of Paganini, romantic episode of his life gave rise to legends about him. Catholic clergy pursued Paganini for anticlerical remarks. the sympathy Carbonari. Works by Paganini, artist and innovator - one of the striking manifestations of musical Romanticism. He revolutionized the violin performing arts, enriching and expanding opportunities violin. In his play Paganini's violin has introduced new coloristic and technical effects (widely used full range of tools, equipment, double notes, play on one string, pizzicato, harmonics). Among his works is especially famous for capriccios '24 'for violin solo, 1 st and 2 nd Concerto for Violin and Orchestra. Some works for a long time after the death of Paganini was considered unfeasible because of their difficulties. Virtuoso guitarist, Paganini also wrote about 200 pieces for guitar. Performing and composing work has had a great impact on the subsequent development of instrumental music. The image was captured Mr. Paganini. Heine in the story 'Florentine Nights'. Paganini is devoted to the novel A. K. Vinogradov 'Condemnation of Paganini'. Since 1954 in Genoa, annually hosts the International Paganini Violin Competition.