Niccolò Paganini
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| + | '''Niccolò''' (or '''Nicolò''') '''Paganini''' ([[October 27]], [[1782]] – [[May 27]], [[1840]]) was an [[Italy|Italian]] [[violin]]ist, [[viola|violist]], [[guitar]]ist, and [[composer]]. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest violinists who ever lived, although this cannot be verified as there were no recordings. Although nineteenth century Europe had seen several extraordinary violinists, Paganini was the preeminent violin virtuoso of that century—it was rumored by his contemporaries that he had [[Deal with the Devil|sold his soul to the devil]] for his unbelievable ability. | ||
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Niccolò (or Nicolò) Paganini (October 27, 1782 – May 27, 1840) was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest violinists who ever lived, although this cannot be verified as there were no recordings. Although nineteenth century Europe had seen several extraordinary violinists, Paganini was the preeminent violin virtuoso of that century—it was rumored by his contemporaries that he had sold his soul to the devil for his unbelievable ability.
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