IDAGIO | Paganini, arr. Kreisler: La campanella - Le streghe

Featuring

Philippe Quint
Dmitriy Cogan
Niccolò Paganini

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Cultural Impact

Paganini's phenomenal violin technique and showmanship inspired other 19th-century performers, including Chopin's piano Etudes and Liszt's Paganini studies.

Notable Performances

Fritz Kreisler gave the first performance of Elgar's Violin Concerto, which was dedicated to him, in London in 1910.

Performer Biography

Philippe Quint, the violinist on this recording, is a two-time Grammy Award nominee known for combining lyricism, poetry, and impeccable virtuosity.

Composer Biography

Fritz Kreisler, the arranger of these Paganini works, began learning violin at age four and entered the Vienna Conservatory at seven, where he studied with Joseph Hellmesberger and Anton Bruckner.

Composer Biography

Paganini's gaunt appearance and sombre clothing led to legends of his association with the Devil, which he denied, instead claiming an angelic visitation foretold his genius.

Performer Biography

Dmitriy Cogan, the pianist on this recording, began music studies in Moscow at age six, made his American debut in 1975, and won the José Iturbi International Piano Competition in 1990.

Compositional Technique

Fritz Kreisler's playing style included an extended use of vibrato on both short and long notes, and his unique fingering methods are preserved in his many editions of violin repertoire.