Paganini: A Romantic Life with the Guitar

Master’s Thesis providing an in-depth look at the guitar music of Niccolo Paganini, one of the greatest instrumental virtuosos in history. Known for his dazzling violin technique and romantic approach to performance art, Paganini was closely connected to the guitar throughout his life. This writing examines biographical information and source-materials to highlight Paganini’s impact on the development of the classical guitar. Nearly all of Paganini’s chamber music involves the guitar, which was essentially his instrument of choice for harmonic accompaniment. In addition, Paganini wrote a variety of solo pieces for the guitar further demonstrating his unique approach to string-playing and musical style. Contact for full pdf version.