Formation of romantic instrumental performance and violin art of Niccolo Paganini

Abstract

The article analyzes the features of formation of instrumental performance of the romantic period and the main factors of this process revealed on the example of Niccolo Paganini’s violin work. The methodological basis of the article is a comprehensive review based on historicaltheoretical and music-performing approaches to the research of the stated problems. The main methods of work are historical-comparative, structural-functional and theoretical generalization. The main principles of performance and repertoire of the Italian violinist are determined. The influence of the Italian maestro on the performing arts of prominent representatives of musical romanticism –H. Berlioz, K. Lipinsky, F. Liszt, F. Chopin, R. Schumann and others – is defined.