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Paganini became a violinist for the Baciocchi court, while giving private lessons to Elisa's husband, Felice for ten years. During this time, his wife and Paganini were also carrying on a romantic affair. [ 4 ] In 1807, Baciocchi became the Grand Duchess of Tuscany and her court was transferred to Florence.
Apr 2, 2014 · Personal Life and Legacy. Paganini had a few close friends, including composers Gioachino Rossini and Hector Berlioz, who composed Harold en Italie for him, and a mistress with whom he had a...
Although he never got married, he had number of love affairs. Among them, his affair with Angiolina Cavanna produced a stillborn daughter. It is rumored that in May 1815, he was arrested for seducing Cavanna and was interred at Torre Grimaldina in Genoa until a settlement was reached.
Oct 27, 2022 · Some thought he was a metaphorical musical God, others thought he literally got his virtuosity from a deal with the Devil. But what was the real story behind Niccolò Paganini’s genius?
- Maddy Shaw Roberts
May 27, 1999 · Niccolò Paganini (born October 27, 1782, Genoa, republic of Genoa [Italy]—died May 27, 1840, Nice, France) was an Italian composer and principal violin virtuoso of the 19th century. A popular idol, he inspired the Romantic mystique of the virtuoso and revolutionized violin technique.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 13, 2024 · The violin’s fame began when it was gifted to the legendary violin virtuoso, Niccolò Paganini, who had just lost a very expensive Amati violin on a bad gambling bet. A wealthy French businessman and amateur violinist named Livron generously lent the violinist a Guarneri instrument he owned.
Dec 6, 2021 · Why the hostility toward Paganini in the press? Perhaps some people resented a violinist charging such high prices for concerts. Before Paganini, the violin had not been so revered as a solo, virtuosic instrument.
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