The Amazing Child Prodigy
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756. He was one of the most extraordinary children who ever lived!
At age 3, Mozart could pick out chords on the piano. At age 4, he was learning short pieces. By age 5, he was COMPOSING his own music! His father, Leopold, was a music teacher who recognized his son's incredible talent.
At age 6, Mozart and his sister Nannerl performed for kings, queens, and emperors across Europe. Imagine being 6 years old and playing piano for royalty! People could not believe such beautiful music came from such a tiny child. They called him a 'miracle from God.'
A PRODIGY is a child with extraordinary talent in a particular area. Mozart is the most famous prodigy in history. He could hear a piece of music once and play it perfectly from memory!