Paganini: Guitar Music, Vol. 2 — Part 2

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 26, in A Major: Allegretto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1998 release. The Allegretto marking suggests light forward motion without the haste of an Allegro and can accompany a light comic episode.

Released in 1998, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 27, in A Major: Minuetto per la Signora Marina". Like the neighbouring Sonata No. 26, this minuet names Signora Marina in its title and lends itself to a period portrait.

The 1998 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 27, in A 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. 28, in G Major: Minuetto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1998 release. The minuet gives the movement a three-beat dance reference and can accompany a coastal travel sequence.

Released in 1998, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 28, in G Major: Andantino Amoroso". The Amoroso instruction asks for a loving expression alongside the Andantino tempo, suitable for an intimate romantic episode.

The 1998 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 29, in C 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. 29, in C Major: Andantino", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1998 release. The Andantino marking calls for moderate movement rather than a fast dance and can accompany a reflective scene of recollection.

Released in 1998, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 30, in G Major: Minuetto". A minuet rather than a waltz, this movement refers to the older courtly dance and can accompany a travel sequence.

The 1998 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 30, in G Major: Allegro". This Allegro offers a brisk contrast to the collection's Andantino movements and can accompany a landscape sequence.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 31, in C Major: Minuetto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1998 release. The minuet gives the movement a three-beat dance reference and can accompany a landscape sequence.

Released in 1998, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 31, in C Major: Rondoncino". The return of a principal theme distinguishes this rondo from a simple dance miniature and can accompany a children's story.

The 1998 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 31, 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. 32, in E Major: Minuetto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1998 release. The minuet gives the movement a three-beat dance reference and can accompany a landscape sequence.

Released in 1998, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 32, in E Major: Valtz". This movement draws on the waltz rather than the minuet heard elsewhere in the sonata set and can accompany a landscape sequence.

The 1998 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 33, in C Major: Minuetto". The movement uses the minuet form as a compact dance piece and can accompany a reflective scene of recollection.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 33, in C Major: Andantino", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1998 release. The Andantino marking calls for moderate movement rather than a fast dance and can accompany an intimate romantic episode.

Released in 1998, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 34, in A Major: Minuetto". A minuet rather than a waltz, this movement refers to the older courtly dance and can accompany a landscape sequence.

The 1998 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 35, in E Major: Minuetto". The movement uses the minuet form as a compact dance piece and can accompany a restrained ceremonial entrance.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 36, in A Major: Minuetto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1998 release. The minuet gives the movement a three-beat dance reference and can accompany a light comic episode.

Released in 1998, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata No. 37, in A Major: Minuetto". A minuet rather than a waltz, this movement refers to the older courtly dance and can accompany a light comic episode.