Wilhelmj is unconfirmed as performer, but sources strongly suggests it. To view the first page of paganini witches dance for violin op. This variation set takes its theme from franz xavier stissmayrs ballet il noce di benevento 1802, in which the theme signals the witches entrance onto the stage. Concertgebouw presents the free mahler festival online from 8 to 17 may. Paganini wrote this concerto to flaunt his violinistic virtuosity as no other music of his time could. The tune announces the entrance of the witches in the ballet, hence the name given the piece by paganini. During the dark ages, the walnut tree was believed to be the trysting place of witches. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Dubbing of brown wax cylinder recording made in the late 1890s or early 1900s. To download pdf, click the download pdf button below the appropriate sheet music image. Pdf scanned by bartmeijer bartmeijer 2011220 editor first edition pub lisher. Le streghe aka witches dance paganini by david duration. Virtuosity, the violin, the devil what really made.
Paganini 24 caprices free downloadable sheet music. Scopri tutti i libri, leggi le informazioni sullautore e molto altro. Hexenmeister witchmaster not only linked paganini to witchcraft but also referred to one of the compositions he performed most often, le streghe the witches. The witchs dance, a song of the old woman under the walnut tree, as played by paganini. Paganini le streghe introduzione tema e variazioni. Previous sheet music next sheet music le streghe witches dance op. The genoese musician was a sensation during his lifetime and is still counted among the greatest violinists of all time, yet he was also an excellent guitarist. Inp 26 key eflat major yeardate of composition yd of comp. Publication date 1851 topics violin with orchestra publisher mayence.
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