One of the most exciting chapters in music history is the turn of the 20th century: Different styles develop in parallel, influence and criticize each other, until finally each composer himself invents the “keynote” for his music (Wolfgang Rihm).
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Violin Virtuosity in a Variation Form: Nicolò Paganini, Caprice Op. 1, No. 24
Source(s) of analysis: Score Musical work: Caprice Op. 1 No. 24 Year of creation: 1802–1817 Composer's name: Nicolò Paganini Methods of analysis: Conventional / Traditional analysis
Target Group / Study LevelLevel of music analysis knowledge: Beginner
Study cycle: Bachelor
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