We have a collection of 2 arrangements for Niccolò Paganini - Le streghe, Op. 8
Which virtuoso violinist composed a piece based on a theme that supposedly came from a witch's dance? Learn!
"Le streghe" (The Witches) is one of Niccolò Paganini's most famous compositions, based on a theme from Süssmayr's ballet "Il noce di Benevento". The piece showcases Paganini's incredible virtuosity with its demanding technical passages, including left-hand pizzicato, rapid scales, and harmonics. The work was inspired by legends of witches gathering under a walnut tree near Benevento, Italy.