- Birthplace of Paganini
- Genoa
Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games. 2013.
Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games. 2013.
Hector Berlioz — Louis Hector Berlioz (December 11, 1803 ndash; March 8, 1869) was a French Romantic composer, best known for his compositions Symphonie fantastique and Grande Messe des morts (Requiem). Berlioz made great contributions to the modern orchestra… … Wikipedia
Frédéric Chopin — Chopin redirects here. For other uses, see Chopin (disambiguation). Chopin at 25, by Maria Wodzińska, 1835 Frédéric François Chopin (French pronunciation: [fʁe.de.ʁik ʃɔ.pɛ̃]; Polish: Fryderyk Franciszek Ch … Wikipedia
Composer tributes (classical music) — Musical tributes or homages from one composer to another can take many forms. Following are examples of the major types of tributes occurring in classical music. Note that a particular work may fit into more than one of these types. Contents 1… … Wikipedia
Berlioz, Hector — ▪ French composer Introduction in full Louis Hector Berlioz born December 11, 1803, La Côte Saint André, France died March 8, 1869, Paris French composer, critic, and conductor of the Romantic period, known largely for his Symphonie… … Universalium
Italy — Italia redirects here. For other uses, see Italia (disambiguation). This article is about the republic. For other uses, see Italy (disambiguation). Italian Republic … Wikipedia
Maurice Ravel — This article is about the late 19th , early 20th century composer. For other uses, see Ravel (disambiguation). Maurice Ravel Maurice Ravel in 1912 Born Joseph Maurice Ravel March 7, 1875 … Wikipedia
Leopold Stokowski — (born Leopold Anthony Stokowski though on occasion in later life he amended his middle name to Antoni and added the family names Stanisław Bolesławowicz) (April 18 1882 ndash; September 13 1977) was a famous orchestral conductor, well known for… … Wikipedia
List of foods named after people — This is a list of food items named after people. :For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people) see eponym. :For a list of eponyms sorted by name see List of eponyms.A* Fillet of Beef Prince Albert – Queen Victoria s Consort Prince… … Wikipedia
Ole Bull — Ole Bornemann Bull redirects here. For the ophthalmologist, see Ole Bornemann Bull (physician). Ole Bull Background information Birth name … Wikipedia
violin — /vuy euh lin /, n. 1. the treble instrument of the family of modern bowed instruments, held nearly horizontal by the player s arm with the lower part supported against the collarbone or shoulder. 2. a violinist or part for a violin. [1570 80; … Universalium