Caterina Valente, ’Moto Perpetuo’ (Niccolò Paganini)

The French-born Italian singer, guitarist, dancer and actress Caterina Valente (1931-2024) was one of the greatest entertainers of all time. She spoke six languages and sang in eleven. In this amazing show, Caterina scats an amazing jazzy version of the ’Moto Perpetuo’, Op. 11, one of the most challenging musical pieces ever written, by the Italian virtuoso violinist, violist, guitarist and composer Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840). He was one of the most celebrated violin virtuosi of all time, having left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. Recorded live on the Italian TV show ’Speciale Per Noi’ (1971). Check other three great recordings of the ’Moto Perpetuo’: Rafael Mendez: Sergei Nakariakov: Wynton Marsalis: