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Composer of the Week

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod and biographer Andrew McGee explore the dark side of Paganini's persona, and attempt to uncover the truth behind his supposed prison sentence for heinous crimes. Show more

Composer of the Week

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers Paganini's relationship with his body, and whether a rare genetic disorder could have contributed to his extraordinary dexterity. Show more

Composer of the Week

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)

Episode 1: The Paganini Inheritance

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Paganini's entrepeneurial side, as we find the violinist creating a Paganini 'brand' which usurps a strange Viennese fashion for everything giraffe-related. Show more

Composer of the Week

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers the reality behind Paganini's reputation as a fickle lover. Has his impetuous side masked a more caring and compassionate man? Show more

Composer of the Week

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod and biographer Andrew McGee consider Paganini's reputation as the virtuoso's virtuoso. Was he an unrivalled genius or a grotesque showman? Show more