Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840): Virtuoso casino-owner
OnlineGiacomo Puccini named three criteria of Italian music: clarity, spontaneity, and simplicity. In this meeting we explore the music of Niccolò Paganini, discovering how he fashioned devilish virtuosity out of bel canto melody. Puccini would have applauded the simplicity of the tunes he composed. "What Makes It Italian?": According to Puccini is a music listening and discussion group that meets online…