This composer developed a secret method for playing third harmonics in pieces such as his variations on the aria “Di tanti palpiti.” A “ricochet” playing style is used in a piece by this composer that also contains many double stops emulating the sound of flutes and horns. (20[2])This (20[2])composer pioneered a technique that he used (20[1])in the ninth of a set of variations (20[1])on an A minor theme, (20[1])in which rapid arpeggiated scales are played (20[1])with left hand (20[1])(*) pizzicato. (10[2]0[3])This composer, whose skill as a performer (10[1])was likely due (0[1])to increased joint flexibility (10[3])from (10[1]0[2])Marfan syndrome, (10[2]0[1])wrote a virtuosic (0[1])showpiece that inspired Sergei Rachmaninoff’s (10[1])“Rhapsody (10[1])on a Theme of [this composer].” (10[6])For 10 points, name this Italian composer (10[1])and virtuosic violinist (10[1])who wrote (10[1])24 (10[1])caprices. (10[1])■END■ (10[3]0[1])