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Niccolò Paganini was credited as a classical composer, violinist and violin virtuoso. Born on October 27, 1782, Niccolò Paganini was from Genoa, Liguria, Italy. Death is recorded on May 27, 1840, at the age of 57. Awards on record include Order of the Golden Spur. Notable works include 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Violin Concerto No. 1 and Violin Concerto n 2 of Niccolò Paganini.
My Take
Paganini is the rare performer who literally rewrote what an instrument could do. The legend that he had sold his soul to the devil tells you how superhuman his playing seemed to audiences in his own time, and I love that a violinist could inspire such mythology. His 24 Caprices remain a rite of passage for virtuosos, and the fact that Liszt, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff all borrowed his themes means one Genoese showman bent the course of music history. He played guitar too and even earned the Order of the Golden Spur. Nearly two centuries after his 1840 death, his music still dazzles. A true immortal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Niccolò Paganini
- Name (Japanese)
- ニコロ・パガニーニ
- Reading
- にころ・ぱがにーに
- Born
- October 27, 1782 – May 27, 1840
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Genoa, Liguria, Italy
- Occupation
- classical composer / violinist / violin virtuoso / violist / guitarist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Order of the Golden Spur
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | 24 Caprices for Solo Violin | — | |
| Notable work | Violin Concerto No. 1 | — | |
| Notable work | Violin Concerto n 2 of Niccolò Paganini | — | |
| Notable work | Violin Concerto No. 3 | — | |
| Notable work | Violin Concerto No. 4 | — | |
| Notable work | Violin Concerto No. 5 | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Niccolò Paganini born?
Born October 27, 1782.
When did Niccolò Paganini die?
Died May 27, 1840, aged 57.
Where was Niccolò Paganini from?
Niccolò Paganini was from Genoa, Liguria, Italy.
What did Niccolò Paganini do?
Niccolò Paganini worked as classical composer, violinist, violin virtuoso, violist, guitarist.
What was Niccolò Paganini known for?
Notable works include 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Violin Concerto No. 1, Violin Concerto n 2 of Niccolò Paganini.