Niccolò Paganini and the Devil’s Bargain
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Audiences whispered that Paganini’s impossible violin skills could only come from a deal with the devil himself. This episode explores the legendary showman who transformed classical concerts into theatrical spectacles that left 19th-century crowds both mesmerized and terrified.
Music Featured
| Composer | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Niccolò Paganini | Caprice No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 1 "Devil's Laughter" | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Caprice No. 5 in A minor, Op. 1 | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Grand Sonata for Violin, MS 3 | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Caprice No. 1 in E major, Op. 1 "The Arpeggio" | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 6 | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Caprice No. 9 in E major, Op. 1 "La Chasse" (The Hunt) | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Introduction and Variations on "Dal tuo stellato soglio" from Rossini's Moses in Egypt, MS 23 | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Caprice No. 17 in E-flat major, Op. 1 | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Caprice No. 24 in A minor, Op. 1 "Theme and Variations" | archive.org |
| Niccolò Paganini | Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 6 | archive.org |
