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Italian violinist, composer, and one of the most celebrated virtuosos in music history. Paganini revolutionized violin technique with his innovative compositions and extraordinary performance skills. Born in Genoa, he began performing publicly at age 11. His international fame peaked during European tours (1828-1834), where his technical mastery and dramatic stage presence earned legendary status. Composed primarily for violin, including 24 Caprices that remain pinnacle repertoire.

• Rumored to have sold his soul to the Devil for supernatural abilities due to his uncanny dexterity, gaunt appearance, and magnetic stage presence.
• Suffered from lifelong health issues including Marfan syndrome (causing hypermobile joints) and mercury poisoning from syphilis treatments.
• Engaged in high-stakes gambling and womanizing, leading to significant financial losses despite enormous concert earnings.
• Died from internal hemorrhaging exacerbated by tuberculosis; denied last rites due to superstitions about his 'demonic' associations.
• Posthumously refused burial in consecrated ground for five years; his body was finally interred in Parma in 1845.