On anniversary of Poles in U.S., top violinist joins crowd Oct 3, 2008
The Polish-born Patyra's artistic career took off after he became the first Polish violinist to win the prestigious Niccolo Paganini International Violin Competition in 2001. His achievement launched performance tours around the world, including Europe, Japan, the United States and Mexico. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Deals With The Devil Sep 25, 2008
Another soul selling legend is of the composer and violinist Niccolo Paganini. A musician of amazing talent, he possessed a virtuosity unmatched in his day, perhaps ever. (Suite101.com)
Critics' picks - classical music Jul 28, 2008
Newport Music Festival - This festival, which presents chamber music in the mansions of Newport, wraps up its 40th season tonight with programs devoted to the virtuoso violin music of Eugene Ysa e and Niccolo Paganini, featuring violinists Emil Chudnovsky and Eugen Tichindeleanu. At 7 p.m. (Ysa e) at Ochre Court, and 9 p.m. (Paganini) at The Breakers, Newport, R.I., 401-846-1133 or newport. (Boston Globe)
Charmed circle: A famed husband and wife team bring world-class talents to a local chamber series Jun 7, 2008
"Our two groups have been friends for years." The Tokyo Quartet plays on four Stradivarius instruments named for the legendary virtuoso Niccolo Paganini who acquired and played them during the 19th century. The instruments have been on loan to the ensemble from the Nippon Music Foundation since 1995. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
This Weekend Apr 20, 2007
The Jacklins, on violin and marimba, will perform Astor Piazzolla's "History of the Tango" as well as works by Antonio Lauro, J.S. Bach, Evelyn Glennie, Joseph Schwantner, Eugene Ysaye and Niccolo Paganini. Tickets are available at the door. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
D'earth, wind, and jazz Feb 22, 2007
Also included is "Fantasy Variations on a Theme" by Niccolo Paganini, another challenging band piece, which utilizes several specific instruments. "Every section in the band plays the theme by themselves in a type of solo setting," Pease said. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
