Paganini op 1 no 24

Classical violin piece by Paganini

Caprice No. 24 in A minor is the final caprice of Niccolò Paganini's 24 Caprices, and a famous work for solo violin.

The caprice, in the key of A minor, consists of a theme, 11 variations, and a finale. His 24 Caprices were probably composed between 1802 and 1817, while he was in the service of the Baciocchi court.

It is widely considered one of the most difficult pieces ever written for the solo violin.

Caprice no. 24 in a minor

It requires many highly advanced techniques such as parallel octaves and rapid shifting covering many intervals, extremely fast scales and arpeggios including minor scales, left hand pizzicato, high positions, and quick string crossings.

Additionally, there are many double stops, including thirds and tenths.

Variations on the theme

The caprice has provided material for works by subsequent composers. Compositions based on it, and transcriptions of it, include:

• Angra – used the main theme for an interlude