pah ga ne'ne, (1784-1840), a celebrated violinist, born at Geneva. His first engagement was in 1805 at Lucca, where he found a patroness in Princess Eliza, Bonaparte's sister. In 1813 he went to Milan and in 1828 he visited Vienna. From this period his fame was world-wide. He was undoubtedly the greatest master of violin technique that ever lived, besides being an artist in interpretations.