Niccolo Paganini

About

Italian violinist and multi-instrumentalist whose work "Caprice No. 24 in A minor, Op. 1" is a standard in violin music. His rivalry was Charles Philippe Lafont and Louis Spohr.

Before Fame

He was a child prodigy on the violin and the mandolin.

Trivia

His family was driven from their home in Genoa during the French Invasion. He put an end to his concert career and returned to Genoa in 1834.

Family Life

His father was a trader who earned extra income as a street musician.

Associated With

He often performed music by Johann Sebastian Bach.