Welcome back to Something Strange! Did you know that the violin is sometimes called the Devil’s instrument? Come along with us as we learn about a historical figure who was exceptionally familiar with this instrument. (Bri was really excited for this one, and she did a great job!)

Click here to listen to the music referenced in this episode

• Nel Cor Piu non mi sento: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CRUaPH6gyc  

• La campanella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGPT50XhbEg 

• paganini caprice 24: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcL0IsklM3M 

• Devil’s Trill Sonata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkX8YyA4Wp4

**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

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References:

• Wikipedia- Niccolo Paganini: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Paganini

• Britannica- Niccolo Paganini: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Niccolo-Paganini

• Classic FM- Niccolò Paganini was such a gifted violinist, people thought he sold his soul to the devil: https://www.classicfm.com/composers/paganini/niccolo-gifted-violinist-deal-with-devil/

• The Public's Radio- Is the Violin the Devil’s favorite instrument: https://thepublicsradio.org/article/violin-devils-favorite-instrument/