Performed all over Europe with his father Leopold and sister Nannerl One of the most prolific composers of the Classical Era. Performed first major concert at age eleven
Įntered the Franz Liszt Academy at age nine, after some four years performing in a traveling circusĬomposed concerto at thirteen died at age fourteen Wrote his first composition, a polonaise, which is still studied and performed today. Ĭoncerto debut at eight Morton Gould Young Composer Award for five consecutive years Ĭomposed and released her first piano album at age five īegan studying music theory at two, the piano at three, and by the age of five could apparently play wellĪttended Louis Vierne's organ classes at the Paris Conservatoire at age six The list is sorted by genre and instrument.Įntered Paris Conservatoire at age 5, youngest ever admission. This is a list of young children (under age 10) who displayed a talent in music deemed to make them competitive with skilled adult musicians. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1763, aged sevenĪ child prodigy is defined in psychology research literature as a person under the age of ten who produces meaningful output in some domain to the level of an adult expert performer.
