Niccolò Paganini
Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer
Years: 1782 - 1840
Niccolò (or Nicolò) Paganini (27 October 1782 – 27 May 1840) is an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer.
He is one of the most celebrated violin virtuosi of his time, and leaves his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique.
His Caprice No.
24 in A minor, Op.
1, is among the best known of his compositions, and has served as an inspiration for many prominent composers.
