Paganini: Guitar Music, Vol. 3 — Part 1

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Grande Sonata MS 3, in A Major: I. Allegretto risoluto". The risoluto instruction adds a decisive character to the moderately quick opening movement.

Niccolò Paganini's "Grande Sonata MS 3, in A Major: II. Romance - Più tosto Largo - Amorosamente", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The Romance combines a broad Largo tempo reference with an affectionate expression marking, suitable for an intimate romantic scene.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Grande Sonata MS 3, in A Major: III. Andantino variato". The variato designation identifies the finale as a variation movement rather than another dance miniature.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata MS 87, in E Major: I. Minuetto". The movement uses the minuet form as a compact dance piece and can accompany an unhurried leisure sequence.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata MS 87, in E Major: II. Rondò - Allegro", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The return of a principal theme distinguishes this rondo from a simple dance miniature and can accompany a light comic episode.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata MS 104, in A Major: I. Minuetto". A minuet rather than a waltz, this movement refers to the older courtly dance and can accompany a small celebration in a period setting.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonata MS 104, in A Major: II. Perigoldino". The Perigoldino designation identifies a dance movement paired with the preceding minuet in the same sonata.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonatine MS 85, Sonata No. 1, in C Major: I. Allegro", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The Allegro marking gives the movement a faster tempo reference and can accompany a small celebration in a period setting.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing "Sonatine MS 85, Sonata No. 2, in C Major: II. Marcia nell'opera Aida, Op. 185", attributed to Niccolò Paganini in MSC metadata. The march designation gives the guitar piece a processional reference suitable for a period scene.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonatine MS 85, Sonata No. 2, in C Major: III. Passo doppio - Corrente". The title combines Passo doppio and Corrente, making the dance reference more specific than a simple tempo indication.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonatine MS 85, Sonata No. 3, in D Major: IV. Andante", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The Andante marking sets a walking-paced reference, suitable for an unhurried period scene.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Sonatine MS 85, Sonata No. 4, in C Major: V. Allegro". The Allegro marking gives the movement a faster tempo reference and can accompany a small celebration in a period setting.

The 1995 release features Frédéric Zigante performing Niccolò Paganini's "Sonatine MS 85, Sonata No. 5, in C Major: VI. Allegretto". The moderately quick tempo makes this movement an alternative to the set's slower pieces and can accompany a reflective scene of recollection.

Niccolò Paganini's "Sonatine MS 85, Sonata No. 5, in C Major: VII. Allegretto", performed by Frédéric Zigante, appears on a 1995 release. The Allegretto marking suggests light forward motion without the haste of an Allegro and can accompany a restrained ceremonial entrance.

Released in 1995, this performance by Frédéric Zigante presents Niccolò Paganini's "Andantino, MS 99, in G Major". This movement is identified by an Andantino tempo rather than a named dance form and can accompany a light comic episode.