Nicolo Paganini: His Life and Work is Stephen S. Stratton’s biography of the legendary Italian violinist, the most dazzling and mysterious virtuoso of his age. Stratton recounts Paganini’s astonishing career, his unprecedented technical command, and the aura of the demonic that surrounded his performances.
The book traces the violinist’s life and travels, examines his compositions, and considers the legends that grew up around his uncanny mastery of the instrument. Stratton seeks to separate the man from the myth while conveying the genuine wonder of his art. As a study of one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of performance, it offers a fascinating portrait of the great Paganini.