Niccolò Paganini: Violin Concerto No.2 in B Minor, Op.7, MS 48, Massimo Quarta (violin)

Niccolò Paganini - Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 7, MS 48, Massimo Quarta (soloist and conductor), Genoa Teatro Carlo Felice Orchestra
1. Allegro Maestoso (cadenza by M. Quarta) - 00:00
2. Adagio - 16:25
3. Rondò Andantino - Allegretto moderato - 23:32
Niccolò (or Nicolò) Paganini (27 October 1782 - 27 May 1840) was an Italian violinist, violist, 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.
The Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis once referred to Paganini as a phenomenon rather than a development. Though some of the techniques frequently employed by Paganini were already present, most accomplished violinists of the time focused on intonation and bowing techniques. Another aspect of Paganini's violin techniques concerned his flexibility. He had exceptionally long fingers and was capable of playing three octaves across four strings in a hand span, an extraordinary feat even by today's standards.
The Violin Concerto No. 2 in B minor, Op. 7, was composed by Niccolò Paganini in Italy in 1826. In his Second Concerto, Paganini holds back on the demonstration of virtuosity in favor of greater individuality in the melodic style. The third movement of Paganini's Second Concerto owes its nickname "La Campanella" or "La Clochette" to the little bell which Paganini prescribes to presage each recurrence of the rondo theme. The character of the bell is also imitated in the orchestra and in some of the soloist's passages featuring harmonics. The outcome is a very transparent texture, which gains extra charm of gypsy coloration of the rondo theme. This movement has served as the basis of compositions by other composers, such as the Étude S.140 No.3 "La campanella" by Liszt, and Strauss - Walzer à la Paganini Op.11.

[@violinbuff3782]

Beautiful playing -great virtuosity with lovely bel Canto playing. The cadenza written in such a musical way... I listen with new ears to this gem of a piece. Eric Shumsky

[@sibarit101]

It is a great privilege for me to read your appreciative comment about Paganini's concerto and Quarta's performance!
Many thanks!

[@matteovasta5952]

Magnifico. Grande godibilita ‘. Esecutore “ italianissimo “ . Velocità che da tutto il tempo per immergersi anche nella melodia tutta italiana.

[@maurorocca1745]

Commento acuto e "Patriottico", condivido totalmente! Complimenti.

[@matteovasta5952]

@@maurorocca1745 grazie!!

[@maurorocca1745]

Il divino e inarrivabile Paganini interpretato in modo superbo da Massimo Quarta. Il grande genovese sarebbe molto soddisfatto di questa esecuzione. Grazie Sibarit101.

[@sibarit101]

I thank you too! I agree with you, Quarta's performance is impeccable!

[@violinbuff3782]

Bravo what a terrific performance and you've shown us what a beautiful piece this is with such musicality and virtuosity! Eric Shumsky

[@sibarit101]

Thank you!

[@corrado1675]

Bellissima proposta. Quarta è un ottimo esecutore. Grazie Sibarit!

[@sibarit101]

Thank you, Corrado!

[@simonscott5427]

Paganini's Concerto Napolitano!
As a bonus played on Paganini's violin,Guarneri del Gesu 1742 'il Cannone '.
A very good recording of one of Paganini's greatest concerti.

[@_PROCLUS]

Wonderful upload, thank you very much for this

[@sibarit101]

Thank you!