Romanticism · Italy
1782 – 1840
Genoa - Nice
Review
His technique to the violin was so amazing that he was said to have made a covenant with the devil. He toured Europe on triumphal tours that changed the image of the performer: the virtuous as a romantic hero.
His 24 Caprichos inspired Liszt, Schumann, Brahms and Rajmaninov, who wrote variations on the last of them. He was also an excellent guitarist.
Main works
- 24 Caprichos for violin only op. 1 (published in 1820)
- Concert for violin No. 1 in re major op. 6
- Concert No. 2 «The bell» op. 7
- Le streghe op. 8
- I palpiti op. 13
- perpetual mode
- Songs for violin and guitar
