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Donald Macleod and biographer Andrew McGee consider Paganini's reputation as the virtuoso's virtuoso. Was he an unrivalled genius or a grotesque showman?

Unrivalled genius or grotesque showman? Donald Macleod and violinist Andrew McGee explore Paganini's reputation as the virtuoso's virtuoso and we hear how today's players rise to the challenge of performing the works tailored so brilliantly to the unique abilities of their creator. Plus more music created in Paganini's wake, this time from a piano virtuoso of the modern era.

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Thu 5 Jul 2012 18:30
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    24 Caprices Op.1 for violin solo

    Performer: James EHNES - Violin

    • Onyx.
    • ONYX4044.

  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    I Palpiti - introduction and variations Op.13 on Rossini's 'Di tanti palpiti' [from 'Tancr

    Performer: Itamar GOLAN - Piano (Piano) Performer: Maxim VENGEROV - Violin (Violin)

    • TELDEC.
    • 9031--77351-2.

  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    Quartet no. 2 in B major for violin, viola, cello and guitar [1818-1820] [Musikhistorische

    Performer: Amati Ensemble Of Berlin

    • Brilliant Classics.
    • 94287.

  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    24 Caprices Op.1 for violin solo

    Performer: James EHNES - Violin

    • ONYX.
    • 40-44.

  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    24 Caprices Op.1 for violin solo

    Performer: James EHNES - Violin

    • ONYX.
    • 40-44.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 5 Jul 2012 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3
  • Thu 5 Jul 2012 18:30
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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