Niccolò Paganini
Born: 27th October 1782, Genoa
Died: 27th May 1840, Nice
Nationality: Italian
Niccolò was an Italian violinist and composer. He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op. 1 are among the best known of his compositions and have served as an inspiration for many prominent composers.
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