Child prodigies are defined as children who have unusual talents that show great mastery of a certain subject, art or skill. Usually, children under the age of 11 years who show great skill in some areas related to adults are called miracles. Today, scientists are still studying this mystery and try to determine if a product are wonders of genetics or upbringing. I think we can say that it is a combination of both.
A. Wonder Children of the Past
- Georges Bizet - He attended the Conservatoire de Musique de Paris, before he turned 10.
- Frédéric Chopin - He composed his Polonaises in G minor, B flat major, and 9 at the age of 7 years.
- Franz Liszt - He had his first major concert at the age of 11 years.
- Felix Mendelssohn - He was making public concert appearance at the age of 9 years.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – At the age of 5 years, he has already written a little allegro (K. 1b) and andante (K. 1a).
- Franz Schubert – Start composing before the age of 12 years.
B. Modern Times Music Prodigies
- Lang Lang – Piano prodigy who began playing the instrument at the age of 3 years.
- Derek Trucks - He began playing guitar when he was 9 years old.
- Vanessa Mae – She began playing the violin at the age of 5 years.
- Yo-Yo Ma – He began playing the instrument when he was 4.
- Charlotte Church – Vocal prodigy started performing at the age of 3 years.