Experience the unparalleled virtuosity of Niccolò Paganini with this captivating live album, "An Evening of Paganini." Recorded in 2002 and released by Bridge Records, this collection showcases some of Paganini's most celebrated works, performed with unmatched skill and passion. The album features a stunning arrangement of Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6, along with the iconic "Il carnevale di Venezia, Op. 10." Fans of Paganini's technical brilliance will delight in the selection of 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, each arranged for violin and piano, highlighting the composer's ingenuity and the performer's dexterity. The album also includes the enchanting "Variations on 'I Palpiti', Op. 13," providing a comprehensive journey through Paganini's most beloved compositions. With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a testament to Paganini's enduring legacy and his influence on the world of classical music.
2002 Bridge Records2002 Bridge Records
Tracks
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6, MS 21 (Arr. Z. Francescatti for Violin & Piano): I. Allegro maestoso [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6, MS 21 (Arr. Z. Francescatti for Violin & Piano): II. Adagio espressivo [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6, MS 21 (Arr. Z. Francescatti for Violin & Piano): III. Rondo. Allegro spirituoso [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
Il carnevale di Venezia, Op. 10, MS 59 (Arr. for Violin & Piano) [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, MS 25 (Arr. Z. Francescatti for Violin & Piano): No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Devil's Laughter [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, MS 25 (Arr. M. Pilati for Violin & Piano): No. 15 in E Minor, Posato [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, MS 25 (Arr. M. Pilati for Violin & Piano): No. 21 in A Major, Amoroso [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, MS 25 (Arr. M. Pilati for Violin & Piano): No. 9 in E Major, La chasse. Allegretto [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, MS 25 (Arr. Z. Francescatti for Violin & Piano): No. 17 in E-Flat Major, Sostenuto [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, MS 25 (Arr. Z. Francescatti for Violin & Piano): No. 24 in A Minor, Tema con variazioni [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
Variations on "I Palpiti", Op. 13, MS 77 (Arr. for Violin & Piano) [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, MS 25 (Arr. for Violin & Piano): No. 20 in D Major, Allegretto [Live]Niccolò Paganini, Zino Francescatti, Artur Balsam
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