When is Niccolò Paganini's birthday?

Niccolò Paganini's birthday is October 27. He was born on October 27, 1782 in Genoa, Italy.

How old was Niccolò Paganini when he died?

Niccolò Paganini died on May 17, 1840, aged 57.

Who shares a birthday with Niccolò Paganini?

Famous people who share Niccolò Paganini's October 27 birthday include Theodore Roosevelt, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Abu Bakr, Sylvia Plath and Roberto Benigni.

Music · 1782–1840

Niccolò Paganini — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 27 October 1782 · Died: 17 May 1840 · Age: 57

Italian violin virtuoso and composer

Did you know?His extraordinary technical ability was so impressive that some contemporary audiences believed he had made a pact with the devil.

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Date of birth27 October 1782
Date of death17 May 1840
Age at death57
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceGenoa, Italy
Occupationclassical composer, violinist, violin virtuoso

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Niccolò Paganini turned the violin into a dazzling stage spectacle. His speed, harmonics and tricks seemed impossible to audiences. Many believed demonic powers were at work. He cultivated the image with his gaunt figure and black clothes. His Caprices remain a test for every serious violinist. They inspired pianists like Liszt to become showmen too. The modern idea of the touring virtuoso star largely begins with him. His favourite violin, 'Il Cannone', is still kept in Genoa.

Key Milestones

1817: Completes the 24 Caprices
1828: Triumphs in Vienna
1831: Tours Paris and London
1834: Commissions Berlioz's Harold in Italy

Niccolò (or Nicolò) Paganini (Italian:; 27 October 1782 – 27 May 1840) was an Italian violinist, guitarist and composer. He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique.

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Niccolò Paganini: The Devil's Violinist

Italian violinist and composer, born 1782

Niccolò Paganini was born in Genoa on 27 October 1782.

He was the most famous violin virtuoso of his age.

He wrote the 24 Caprices for solo violin.

Rumours claimed he had sold his soul to the devil.

Career highlights

1795Debut: Genoa concerts
1810sItaly: tours
181724 Caprices: completed
1828Vienna: triumph
1831Paris and London: tours

Did you know?The 24th Caprice inspired works by Liszt, Brahms and Rachmaninoff.

Age at death: 57
Years since death: 186

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Child: Achille Paganini

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Who shares a birthday with Niccolò Paganini?: Famous people who share Niccolò Paganini's October 27 birthday include Theodore Roosevelt, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Abu Bakr, Sylvia Plath and Roberto Benigni.

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