Paganini autobiography vs biography

He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique.

How did paganini die

His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op. His musical talents were quickly recognized, earning him numerous scholarships for violin lessons. The young Paganini studied under various local violinists, including Giovanni Servetto and Giacomo Costa, but his progress quickly outpaced their abilities. Paganini and his father then traveled to Parma to seek further guidance from Alessandro Rolla.

But upon listening to Paganini's playing, Rolla immediately referred him to his own teacher, Ferdinando Paer and, later, Paer's own teacher, Gasparo Ghiretti. The French invaded northern Italy in March , and the political situation in Genoa became unstable. The Paganinis sought refuge in their country property in Romairone, near Bolzaneto.

It was in this period that Paganini is thought to have developed his relationship with the guitar. By , Paganini and his father traveled to Livorno , where Paganini played in concerts and his father resumed his maritime work. In , the year-old Paganini was appointed first violin of the Republic of Lucca , but a substantial portion of his income came from freelancing.

His fame as a violinist was matched only by his reputation as a gambler and philanderer.