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Nicolo Paganini was a well-known and gifted nineteenthcentury
violinist. He was also well known as a great showman with a quick
sense of humor. His most memorable concert was in Italy with a full
orchestra. He was performing before a packed house and his technique
was incredible, his tone was fantastic, and his audience dearly loved
him. Toward the end of his concert, Paganini was astounding his
audience with an unbelievable composition when suddenly one string
on his violin snapped and hung limply from his instrument. Paganini
frowned briefly, shook his head, and continued to play, improvising
beautifully.
Then to everyone's surprise, a second string broke. And shortly
thereafter, a third. Almost like a slapstick comedy, Paganini stood
there with three strings dangling from his Stradivarius. But instead
of leaving the stage, Paganini stood his ground and calmly completed
the difficult number on the one remaining string.
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