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Magazine Article
Classical Notes: Paganini: The First Rock Star?
2003
Overview
A case is made for classical Italian violinist Niccolò Paganini as the first rock star. Paganini was a sensation whose novel music, bizarre appearance, eccentric lifestyle, riveting stage presence, mammoth mass appeal, and monster showmanship forever changed musical culture. He single-handedly changed the course of music by inventing the cult of the performer in the 19th century. The brilliant violinist is profiled. Paganini purposely composed his music to be so complicated that only he would be able to play it, therefore few musicians have dared attempt to record any of his work. The recordings that exist are discussed.
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Krause Publications
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