[PAR] [TLE] Niccolò Paganini [SEP] Niccolò (or Nicolò) Paganini (] ; 27 October 178227 May 1840) was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer.  He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique.  His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op. 1 are among the best known of his compositions, and have served as an inspiration for many prominent composers. [PAR] [TLE] Ole Bull [SEP] Ole Bornemann Bull (] ; 5 February 181017 August 1880) was a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer.  According to Robert Schumann, he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing.
[PAR] [TLE] Niccolò Paganini [ SEP ] Niccolò ( or Nicolò ) Paganini ( ] ; 27 October 178227 May 1840 ) was an Italian violinist , violist , guitarist , and composer . He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time , and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique . His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op . 1 are among the best known of his compositions , and have served as an inspiration for many prominent composers . [PAR] [TLE] Ole Bull [ SEP ] Ole Bornemann Bull ( ] ; 5 February 181017 August 1880 ) was a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer . According to Robert Schumann , he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing .
19th-century Norwegian violinist Ole Bull was compared to which celebrated Italian virtuoso of the time?
19th - century Norwegian violinist Ole Bull was compared to which celebrated Italian virtuoso of the time ?
Niccolò Paganini
Niccolò Paganini