Genoa welcomes Belgian partner Patrick Dheur.

Genoa, November 25 – Patrick Dheur, Belgian partner and prominent figure in the European cultural scene, was welcomed in Genoa for a visit of great importance in view of the exhibition dedicated to Niccolò Paganini, scheduled for 2026 at the prestigious Musée Grand Curtius in Liège.

Accompanied by Michele Trenti, manager of the European Paganini Route, Dheur met with institutional representatives, music experts, and local curators to finalize the details of an exhibition project that promises to be an event of international significance, celebrating the genius of the famous Genoese violinist.

One of the most significant moments of the visit was the meeting with Stefano Termanini, descendant of Camillo Sivori, Paganini’s only recognized pupil. Together, they had the opportunity to closely observe the original manuscripts of the Genoese master’s compositions, an experience that allowed them to ideally connect the Sivori family tradition to Paganini’s musical legacy.

Dheur then stopped at the Galleria d’Arte Moderna in Genoa Nervi, where, accompanied by director Francesca Serrati, he explored the historical and artistic value of the famous portrait of Paganini painted in 1836 by Giuseppe Isola.

Another key stop was at the Paganini Rooms of the Municipality of Genoa, where Dheur was able to admire some of the most precious treasures linked to Paganini: the famous “Cannone” violin, the musician’s guitar, the large painting by George Patten (London, 1832), and the multimedia room dedicated to his extraordinary career.

The trip ended with a meeting at the Genoa Aquarium with Nicola Costa, president of the European Paganini Route. The last day also included a dip into Genoese culinary tradition, with a tasting of the famous ravioli alla Paganiniana, a tribute to Paganini’s passion for food.

Patrick Dheur’s visit represented a decisive step towards the creation of an exhibition that will combine history, music, and art, creating a cultural bridge between Genoa and Liège in the name of the undisputed master of the violin.