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The Devil's Violinist
film by Bernard Rose
The Devil's Violinist is a film written and directed by Bernard Rose. It is based on the life story of the 19th-century Italian violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini.
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Some thought he was a metaphorical musical God, others thought he literally got his virtuosity from a deal with the Devil. He started playing the mandolin aged five, before taking up the violin aged seven and giving his first public performance aged 11 in Genoa. At the age of just 15, the talented teenager started playing solo tours. The 19th century produced a number of extraordinary violinists — but none like Paganini. His talent was so beyond that of his peers that people started to believe he had made a pact with the devil.The film had its US premiere on 10 March at the Miami International Film Festival.
Plot
When he is approached by a supporter wishing to finance his musical career, Niccolo Paganini becomes attracted to the life which Urbani the promoter has come to offer him. He signs a contract to oblige him to perform as scheduled by Urbani which appears to temporarily ease his financial discomfort.
Still, Paganini cannot control his lust for gambling and begins to challenge even Urbani's ability to finance him.
At one gambling house, he empties his pockets from his losses and then even wagers his violin for the table stakes in a card game. The proprietor offers him the option of simply playing something on the violin for the patrons of the club in order to cover the stakes of the bet, but Paganini refuses and says "I am nobody's servant".
The bet stands and Paganini ends up losing his violin.
At a practice in London, Paganini borrows a violin from the first violinist in the orchestra. At a later concert, the King enters his box at the theatre and Paganini interrupts the sequence of his scheduled numbers to perform an improvised version of God Save the King, to tumultuous applause.
Paganini is again a success and the first violinist makes a gift of his own violin to Paganini. Meanwhile, Paganini begins to form a relationship with Charlotte, the daughter and protégé of his manager John Watson, who is an accomplished soprano.
Niccolò paganini and the devil movie His birthday, falling as it does in the midst of spooky season, provides a perfect excuse to delve not only into his musical canon but also the darker currents swirling about his legacy. As many listeners are aware, Paganini was dubiously described in his time as a sorcerer, a charlatan, even a demon; he was said to have struck a deal with the devil. He exuded the magnetism of a conjurer, making expressive use of advanced bowing techniques — like spiccato , left-hand pizzicato, and saltato — that would become part of the standard toolkit for violinists. By all accounts, Paganini was also a flamboyant showman. Paganini lore also extends beyond classical circles, as many jazz fans will recall.Paganini composes a duet to perform with her which is very well received and appears to push the protégé into the spotlight. When a romantic relationship springs up between Paganini and Charlotte, her very youthful appearance causes the police to take notice and Paganini is arrested for seducing a minor. Urbani rescues him again by presenting proof that Charlotte is not underage and Paganini is released.
To deal with the situation of Paganini being distracted by this protégé, Urbani arranges a rendezvous between Paganini and Charlotte after one of his performances, however, he invites a courtesan to visit Paganini's dark hotel bedroom before Charlotte arrives. Paganini assumes in the darkness that it is Charlotte come to visit him and does not realize that he is sharing his bed with a courtesan.
When Charlotte learns of Paganini's philandering she is livid and the chances of a relationship with Paganini become permanently tainted.
Niccolò paganini and the devil Until today, Niccolo Paganini is considered one of the greatest violinists in the world that has ever lived! The radical and brilliant innovations in the violin technique of Paganini are still heralded to this day! Niccolo Paganini Caprice no 24 is considered some of the most difficult music ever composed! He also played the most tender and the most lyrical passages that charmed audiences so much they would openly weep and even swoon upon hearing him. Paganini was born on the 27th of October, in Genoa.Urbani's plan to alienate her affections by hiring the courtesan has succeeded. Paganini then returns to fulfilling his contract with Urbani and performing at various venues throughout Europe.
Paganini's romance with his manager's protégé ends and she leaves the country. Eventually she marries and starts a family abroad.
As the years pass, Paganini becomes severely ill from his years of living a prodigal life of sexual license and opium addiction and he dies of related symptoms bringing his virtuosity and career in music to an end.
Cast
Production
Filming took place in Germany, Austria, and Italy.
Music
Violinist David Garrett performs many of Paganini's pieces throughout the film, including Caprice No.
24 in A minor and "Carnival of Venice".
The English version of "Io Ti Penso Amore" features lead vocals by Nicole Scherzinger. Andrea Deck provides vocals sung in Italian in the film.
Niccolò paganini and the devil judge He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op. His musical talents were quickly recognized, earning him numerous scholarships for violin lessons. The young Paganini studied under various local violinists, including Giovanni Servetto and Giacomo Costa, but his progress quickly outpaced their abilities. Paganini and his father then traveled to Parma to seek further guidance from Alessandro Rolla.The melody of the song is set to the violin introduction of the second movement, Adagio flebile con sentimento, of Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 4.
Release
The film premiered on 31 October in Germany, 27 February in Italy, and had its US premiere on 10 March at the Miami International Film Festival.
Reception
Simon Abrams writing on opens his review of the film by saying "While The Devil's Violinist, an arresting biopic about inspired/possessed violinist and composer Niccolo Paganini, ends on a sour note, it's also beautiful and thoughtful."[3]