Left-hand training as conveyed by Sivori, and its technical significanceIt is said that Niccolò Paganini practiced the violin ...

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? Born on 27 ...

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Si aprirà venerdì 2 ottobre, con una preziosa sfilata di Stradivari e di Guarneri a Palazzo Ducale l’Ottobre Paganini. La manifestazione prevede concerti, conferenze, un convegno internazionale, ...

Italian violinist Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840) effortlessly conjures up vivid descriptions: brilliant, frenetic, devilish. Less well known is the fact that he was a bedridden bloodletter.

Scott Yoo meets with a descendent of Paganini to discuss the virtuoso's life. Host Scott Yoo meets with the great-great-great grandson of Niccolò Paganini to discuss the famed virtuoso's life.

Scientists have carried out X-ray studies on the iconic violin that was crafted in 1743 (courtesy: ESRF/Pierre Jayet) An almost 300-year-old violin that was played by the great virtuoso Niccolò ...

Muscat: In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Premio Paganini, the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) launched the international project Paganini for Everyone to honour the legacy of Niccolò ...

Il 27 maggio, 184esimo anniversario della morte di Niccolò Paganini, la città di Parma, nel cui cimitero il maestro è sepolto, si svolgerà il 'Paganini Day', giornata celebrativa nell'ambito del ...

Today’s Object of the week is a blue plaque that quietly records the night one of Europe’s most famous musicians came to play in Bishop Auckland. A blue plaque on a town‑centre building in Bishop ...

Volano note tra le lapidi del cimitero della Villetta a Parma. Nella cappella degli artisti celebrata una leggenda della musica, Niccolò Paganini. A 185 anni dalla morte un concerto per commemorarlo ...