The Cornhill Magazine, Volume 17;Volume 64William Makepeace Thackeray Smith, Elder and Company, 1891 |
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... Paganini , the most extra- ordinary of all violin virtuosi , assuredly was , almost from the beginning to the end of his phenomenal and romantic career . His father , who evidently believed thoroughly in the ' spare the rod and spoil ...
... Paganini , the most extra- ordinary of all violin virtuosi , assuredly was , almost from the beginning to the end of his phenomenal and romantic career . His father , who evidently believed thoroughly in the ' spare the rod and spoil ...
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... Paganini looked upon the whole thing as a good advertisement . He has even been charged with having himself originated many of the ridiculous rumours which he seemed always so anxious to dis- prove . It is doubtful , however , if any ...
... Paganini looked upon the whole thing as a good advertisement . He has even been charged with having himself originated many of the ridiculous rumours which he seemed always so anxious to dis- prove . It is doubtful , however , if any ...
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... Paganini could imitate with his violin the braying of an ass as well as do other wonderful things . In the course of a concert at Ferrara some one in the pit had hissed . It was an outrage which must be revenged , but no one suspected ...
... Paganini could imitate with his violin the braying of an ass as well as do other wonderful things . In the course of a concert at Ferrara some one in the pit had hissed . It was an outrage which must be revenged , but no one suspected ...
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... Paganini was so offended by his manners that he determined not to play . The hour of the concert came , but no Paganini . The audience waited for some time , and at last a messenger was despatched to the hotel where the virtuoso was ...
... Paganini was so offended by his manners that he determined not to play . The hour of the concert came , but no Paganini . The audience waited for some time , and at last a messenger was despatched to the hotel where the virtuoso was ...
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... Paganini could get through the most difficult music at first sight . He possessed a valuable Cremona violin , which he offered to present to the virtuoso if he could perform , straight off , a manuscript concerto which he placed before ...
... Paganini could get through the most difficult music at first sight . He possessed a valuable Cremona violin , which he offered to present to the virtuoso if he could perform , straight off , a manuscript concerto which he placed before ...
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