+Brendo AllMetal Exactly (y) Paganini was the first real 'shredder' on violin in time the electric guitar still didn't existed. And he was also great virtuoso on the classical guitar as well.
Niccolò Paganini was amazing composer *and* performer -- and kind of a rock star of his time. What they show in this scene from the movie is accurate to accounts of his concerts. Women screamed, fainted. It was said by some that he sold his soul to the devil to play that well -- thus, the part with the devil's silhouette behind him. Paganini played it all up for all it was worth! As for the piece, it's astonishingly difficult to play, as Wikipedia notes: "Widely considered one of the most difficult pieces ever written for the solo violin, it requires many highly advanced techniques such as parallel octaves and rapid shifting covering many intervals, extremely fast scales and arpeggios including minor scales in thirds and tenths, left hand pizzicato, high positions, and quick string crossing." This movie is great fun! The music is for the ages.
Well, It was people who refused to believe Paganini had that amazing talent who said that he sold his soul to the devil. People think that it is not humanly possible for someone to play songs like Paganini, so back in those days, the 'logical' explanation was he sold his soul to the devil, hence the name the 'Devil's Violinist'. Though he was said to be extremely charismatic and the music he played was very mesmerizing, traits of a devil, wouldn't you say?
Damion Lai Or traits of an angel! lol! Great comment - he was extraordinary, for sure. It was also said of blues great Robert Johnson that he sold his soul to the devil to play as he did. Interesting and ancient meme, this idea that a "devil" can give one talents and gifts and that such goodness and talent could not be inherent in someone.
That's called jealousy, when David Garrett first broke the world record, many people also would've said he sold his soul to the devil. Nowadays, people have a new term for the phrase "selling one's soul to a devil", people call it 'cheating'... When people achieve great results, people who are jealous will claim that they cheated...
Damion Lai Yes, sadly, that is common, and alas, too often, real cheating too...Lance Armstrong comes to mind, in a sport where arguably nearly *everyone* cheats in some way, if they can...
Damion Lai Every time a person does something extraordinary the prudes attribute it to it being "ungodly" because there's no one else in the world who can do it. David garret is an EXCEPTIONAL talent and I can see why they'd pick him for the role of N. paganini. I watched the movie and I have to say he's no great actor, but I'd watch it again and again because seeing him and listening to him play those "devilishly wonderful" pieces is a delight to ALL the senses!!
Niccolò Paganini, born October 27, 1782, is still considered by many the greatest violin virtuosi to have ever lived. While the 19th century saw several extraordinary violinists, the Italian Paganini was so beyond his peers that it was rumored by his contemporaries that he had sold his soul to the devil.
He also apparently rejected to have his last rites recited to him before he dies, so those people who thought he sold his soul kinda too that heavily. Toe a couple decades for a new kind to decide to give him a proper burial.
Melinda Orlo I played the violin from elementary to Highschool and still now, but I honestly kept to myself in music class cause only true music lovers stick to classical
Paganini only published the 24 Caprices as violin study pieces, but to make a living he had to tour Europe and orchestral pieces were written to accompany him-however as you can see, the notes on the page are inferior to the man himself, with the first chair and conductor struggling to keep up
I feel like because Garret was pretending to be Paganini and the crowd with the girls, he really just did the best version of the Caprice I've heard, and I've listened to most of the first search results. There is something I really like about this performance, and nothing will best it.
For all those wondering, Paganini was an accomplished guitar player and got a lot of ideas and techniques from the guitar onto the violin. So yeah, he really was the originally heavy metal guy.
I remember living in a halfway house and basically working to barely survive after I had a DUI, and only being to ride to work on an e-scooter. One day my playlist brought on this piece and boy, did that song help me out in tough times, its just so thrilling. Now I'm sober and have kept working up to a position that has kept me on my feet. Thanks Paganini
Anybody else friggin breathless??? Man that guy is good! Literally in shock after watching this performance. What an incredible talent this man has both to play the part of Paganini, as well as actually PLAY the part of Paganini!!! I'm enthralled!
I'm mesmerized, not by Paganini ('cause he is dead), but by David and his enormous talent. And not only that, he has that charismatic stage presence, which is, I guess it is unmatched in the classical world. I love a lot of other "violin gods and godesses", but bec of his certain charisma, he is my absolute favourite. I just can't listen to anyone else regarding the violin...
Whenever I hear beautiful music like this I close my eyes and imagine it is Erik from Gaston Leroux’s Phantom Of The Opera playing for Christine. I have read the book over 60 times since I was 14 years old and I love all the music that the author mentions in the story. I can picture Erik playing the violin or a piano or organ. But I can especially imagine him singing with the voice of an angel. My favorite part of the book is when Erik has brought Christine to see his rooms below the opera house. He shows her his bedroom and Christine sees the notes to Dies Irae written in red all over the walls. Then she notices the coffin and Erik tells he that is where he sleeps. Many people would be scared to see such a sight but I would be enraptured as I am sure Christine was. I hope this has inspired many of you reading these words to read the book. Please. You won’t regret it.
He's playing an urtext version!!!! Either Barenreiter, Ricordi, or off the manuscript. You can tell because he uses Paganini's bowings. They make it more musical, not just technical. Very well done.
Niccolo Paganini, in his time, was extraordinary. He was so great that some people thought that he was not human. These people forced him to write to his mother to prove his being. IDK what happened next. I got scared so I stopped reading!
I adore the magnificent performance of David Garrett, the brilliant musician, the magic Prince of classical music of the greatest masterpiece of the Italian composer, the bright personality of the classical period of Niccolo Paganini «Caprice 24». My favorite genre is classic. And my favorite actor and musician of genius violinist David Garrett. His creativity is unique. Stage image brilliant, magnificent manner of execution, the subtle perception of music, charm, uniqueness, delights millions of fans. Your refined, virtuoso style of performing pizzicato in all compositions, has no analogues = the peak of perfection. You have been given a sacred role to chanting the world of beauty, harmony, love. Magnificentl orchestra with excellent musicians with filigree technique and perfect game. Thank you for a magical music and pleasure that you bring to your fans. Your concerts holiday bright music and unforgettable spectacle. Stunning success!!!
Look at the Lindsey Sterling-she has lots of fans. It all depends on the personality. Personalities are what attracts people. Of course talent is necessary as well.
Levente Molnár scuse me!!! I am Italian I hi hi hi. .. Niccolò is the best violinist for ever. Heifetz not is the best violinist maybe the best violinist in 1900...but there are many violinist similar heifetz for example milstein, menuhin, stern..... Many regards! !!!! ;---) Niccolò is God of violin and your music for me is the best is this world because is so malinconic , lyrical and violinistic for example concerto of bramhs not is liric and violonistic....For me there are many beautiful concert for violin but music of Niccolò is simple Unic and super beautiful absolutely. Max ;-)
Yoo Sung Lee pretty good! i actually "dumbed it down" a lil. You know the arc and pizzacato alternating part? I just play without plucking. haha; it's such a fun piece to play!
semplicemente un dio del violino .grazie a questi interpreti possiamo rivivere la grande musica del passato, che poi e' senza tempo.grazie david garrett.
I guess this was the ambiance that Paganini played his 24th caprice. Sure.....people got crazy and Paganini got worshipped. BTW: very nicely played by Garrett!
Realmente es admirable el talento primero de Paganini para componer tan bellas piezas y Garret por poder interpretarlas con la pasión rencarnada del primero ... Aplausos 😢
In my opinion, the person who plays Charlotte here looks a little like Emma Watson. My favourite part is where the girl faints and when Charlotte Laughs when the stage goes Puff!
David Garrett = The great composer and musician! Magnificent soloist violinist = Prince charming classical music that captivates and takes a dream, inspiration. I adore you for the unique talent = stage persona brilliant, irresistible! Your performances, your craftsmanship, your repertoire, your performance of masterpieces of classical music = most luxurious romantic style is unparalleled. I love the performance of captivating melodies Nocturne, which is based on melodiousness. Flourishing genre nocturne reached in his work the great composer Federico Chopin = charming era of Romanticism. I adore the magnificent performance greatest masterpiece «Caprice» music of the Italian violin virtuoso, brilliant personality of the Classical period Niccolo Paganini. International career did you rightfully his talent with a gorgeous play on his favorite instrument = violin. Execution of such masterpieces brings us great pleasure. Many thanks for the magical music.
Paganini born in a world, and this world never cannot understand your Virtuosismo, The "Devil's" Violinist is still today the Greatest violinist in the history
+Marybeth Langendorf Dude was ugly af... pale, skinny and bad teeth. never forget what movies do in terms of making them more appealing. medias.medici.tv/artist/niccolo-paganini_jpg_240x240_crop_upscale_q95.jpg
Ни один музыкат...не сыграет так роль в фильме.А Дэвид сыграл и сыграл колоссально и при этом сам музыкально озвучил.Браво наш,Дэвид.Ты первый.Береги тебя Всевышний всегда и везде.Мое уважение!
Thank you! Love wonderful music films,this is one of the best!By the way this music lives on only because ,hard working Artist here ,concerts after concerts all over the world, play them outstanding way!Violin1 sounds superb,love it :)
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