![]() ![]() However, evidence of his all-important early training in violin and composition makes him the true heir of the old Italian masters, representing at the same time a vital milestone for subsequent development of instrumental and compositional techniques. It has often been claimed that Paganini was self-taught. The reception accorded to the work by prominent musicians of the time (in particular Chopin, Liszt and Schumann) whose attention was drawn to the concept of virtuosity as an essential parameter in musical composition, is emphasised and examined.Ĭhapter II investigates the unique significance of the dedication "alii Artisti" which suggests a Romantic manifesto some ten years before Hugo's prefaces to Cromwell and to the Eastern Lyrics.Ĭhapter III investigates Paganini's instrumental and musical background. The first Chapter aims to place the 24 Caprices in their historical perspective. There is also the wider inspirational value which can be traced in literature, poetry, and fine arts. This project attempts to describe and elucidate the compositional and instrumental character of the 24 Caprices of Niccolo Paganini and their far-reaching influence on violin playing and on musical creativity up to the present time. The Twenty-Four Caprices of Niccoli) Paganini their significance for the history of violin playing and the music of the Romantic era ![]() This thesis may be made available for loanĪnd limited copying in accordance with the Copyrigh: Ael 1968. This thesis contains no material which has been accepted for the award of any degree or diploma in any university and, to the best of my knowledge, it contains no material previously published or written by another person, except where due reference is made in the text of the thesis. Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy ![]() THE TWENTY-FOUR CAPRICES OF NICCOLO PAGANINI their significance for the history of violin playing and the music of the Romantic era UNIVERSI1Y OF TASMANIA Department of History ![]()
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