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- He never performed the Caprices in public. Rather, they were dedicated “Algi artisti” (“to the artists”) and comprise his legacy, a distillation of nearly all his prized techniques in phenomenally difficult settings. To stretch himself, Paganini often wrote pieces even he couldn't play and then spent months mastering them.
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Paganini's concerts are pretty well documented, he was quite the celebrity so reviews and programmes were saved by fans; if he did play the caprices publicly, they were not the most interesting thing that happened that night.
Paganini composed his own works to play exclusively in his concerts, all of which profoundly influenced the evolution of violin technique. His 24 Caprices were likely composed between 1805 and 1809, while he was in the service of the Baciocchi court.
He never performed the Caprices in public. Rather, they were dedicated “Algi artisti” (“to the artists”) and comprise his legacy, a distillation of nearly all his prized techniques in phenomenally difficult settings.
He made his first public appearance in 1793, and at Costa's suggestion he then began to play solos regularly in church every Sunday - a discipline which he was to appreciate in later years.
Oct 31, 2017 · Adding to the mystery around these works is the fact that the records show no evidence of Paganini ever performing his own caprices. "Paganini never programmed any of his caprices, in his entire lifetime, not before they were published, and not after they were was published," Granat said.
Aug 5, 2021 · Paganini’s 24 Violin Caprices all but define what we see as ‘violinistic virtuosity’. I’d go as far to say that they are rites of passage for all violinists, which if not attempted, can sadly make some players feel lacking in a certain way.
Sep 27, 2013 · Niccolò Paganini was arguably the greatest virtuoso on any instrument of all time—and the 24 Caprices his finest creation. The intrepid violinist who takes on this staggeringly difficult compendium of technical challenges, playing alone, without keyboard or orchestral accompaniment, must ignite and sustain a continuous stream of dazzling ...
