Niccolò Paganini, born October 27, 1782, in Genoa, republic of Genoa [Italy], is the composer and principal violin virtuoso of the 19th century. A popular idol, he inspired the Romantic mystique of the virtuoso and revolutionized violin technique.After initial study with his father, Paganini studied with a local violinist, G. Servetto, and then with the… Continue reading Niccolò Paganini *X 27 1782 — The Life You Give