Sonata No. 12 in E Minor, Op. 3, violin and piano; Niccolo Paganini

Sonata No. 12 in E Minor, Op.3 for violin and piano by Nicolo Paganini

Published by International Edition. Edited by Sally Thomas

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) was the most celebrated virtuoso of the violin of the nineteenth century, if not the entirety of classical music. His works represent a great leap forward for violin technique, showing with glittering pyrotechnics the wide range of capability of the instrument and the modern violinist. He kept his secrets closely guarded and engaged in friendly rivalries with other virtuosos of his time, like Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst.

Paganini wrote extensive chamber music for violin and guitar, including his Op.3, an early set of six sonatas. Among the best of these is his Sonata No. 12 in E minor, arranged here for violin and piano and edited by Sally Thomas. For advanced players. Includes solo and piano parts.