Paganini's works for solo violin are among the most important and demanding in the repertoire. In addition to his famed Caprices, Op.1, Paganini wrote a series of characterful solo pieces that reveal his melodic and rhythmic gifts. Those selected here are either World Premiere Recordings or WPR of the critical edition, some - such as Alla Spagnola, the five waltzes and the Duetti - have only recently been rediscovered. His influence on Italian composers can be heard in the works he inspired from leading contemporaries and colleagues, where their preludes, caprices and Ã©tudes show the stylistic breadth and originality of Italian virtuosi.

Tracklist:

Capriccio a Violino solo "In cor piÃ¹ non mi sento" M.S. 44~Andante-Presto
Alla spagnola
Valtz in A major M.S. 80
Two Canon duets for 2 violins~No. 1 in A major
Two Canon duets for 2 violins~No. 2 in B flat major
Five Valtz~Valtz No. 1 in F major
Five Valtz~Valtz No. 2 in E major
Five Valtz~Valtz No. 3 in A major
Five Valtz~Valtz No. 4 in G major
Five Valtz~Valtz No. 5 in A major
Caprice d'adieu M.S.68
3 Variations and Coda on the Neapolitan Folk Song "lo te voglio bene assaje"
Caprice Op. 9~No. 1 in G major
6 Preludes dedicated to the friend Dionigi Torre~Prelude No. 3 in G major - Scherzo and Cantabile
6 Preludes dedicated to the friend Dionigi Torre~Prelude No. 5 in D major - The Stream
6 Preludes dedicated to the friend Dionigi Torre~Prelude No. 6 in A major - Introduction and Scherzo fantastico
6 Preliminary Etudes to Paganini Caprices Op. 28~Etude No. 5 in d minor - Prelude and Caprice
6 Preliminary Etudes to Paganini Caprices Op. 28~Etude No. 2 in A major - Allegro moderato (with 2nd violin)
6 Preliminary Etudes to Paganini Caprices Op. 28~Etude No. 6 in D major - Allegro un poco mosso
12 Violin Caprices~Caprice No. 6 in D major - Allegro
12 Violin Caprices~Caprice No. 4 in E flat major - Allegro assai
12 Violin Caprices~Caprice No. 12 in d minor - Allegro con forza assai

UPC: 8007144079031
Label: Dynamic
Release Date: 5.21.21
Format: CD

Paganini & Italian Genius / Various - Paganini & Italian Genius / Various (CD)