Paganini
From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
Niccolò Paganini (27 october 1782 - 27 may 1840) was an Italian violinist and composer. 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. 1 are among the best known of his compositions and have served as an inspiration for many prominent composers.
In the Sherlock Holmes stories
- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson sat for an hour over a bottle of claret while Holmes told Watson anecdote after anecdote of Pagnini (CARD 263).
