Paganini: Guitar Music, Vol. 1 — Part 1

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 1, in A Major: Minuetto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The minuet gives the movement a three-beat dance reference and can accompany a landscape sequence.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 1, in A Major: Andantino". This movement is identified by an Andantino tempo rather than a named dance form and can accompany a children's story.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 2, in A Major: Minuetto". The movement uses the minuet form as a compact dance piece and can accompany a landscape sequence.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 2, in A Major: Allegretto ossia Rondoncino", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The alternative designation Rondoncino connects the moderately quick movement with a small rondo form.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 3, in C Major: Minuetto". A minuet rather than a waltz, this movement refers to the older courtly dance and can accompany a landscape sequence.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 3, in C Major: Valtz". The guitar waltz offers a dance-led alternative to the set's Andantino movements and can accompany a small celebration in a period setting.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 4, in D Major: Minuetto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The minuet gives the movement a three-beat dance reference and can accompany a coastal travel sequence.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 4, in D Major: Rondoncino". The return of a principal theme distinguishes this rondo from a simple dance miniature and can accompany a small celebration in a period setting.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 5, in G Major: Minuetto". The movement uses the minuet form as a compact dance piece and can accompany an intimate romantic episode.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 5, in G Major: Andantino", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The Andantino marking calls for moderate movement rather than a fast dance and can accompany a reflective scene of recollection.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 6, in F Major: Minuetto". A minuet rather than a waltz, this movement refers to the older courtly dance and can accompany a coastal travel sequence.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 6, in F Major: Allegretto". The moderately quick tempo makes this movement an alternative to the set's slower pieces and can accompany a small celebration in a period setting.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 7, in F Major: Minuetto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The minuet gives the movement a three-beat dance reference and can accompany a light comic episode.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 7, in F Major: Valtz". This movement draws on the waltz rather than the minuet heard elsewhere in the sonata set and can accompany a coastal travel sequence.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 8, in G Major: Minuetto". The movement uses the minuet form as a compact dance piece and can accompany a coastal travel sequence.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 8, in G Major: Allegretto scherzando", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The scherzando instruction adds a playful qualification to the moderately quick tempo, suitable for a light comic episode.