Guillaume is six years old. His parents, Claire and Dominique — both of them amateur musicians — sent him for his first piano lesson when he was four after they realised he could hear a tune and play it back for himself. He also has perfect pitch.
In late August, Benoliel had his moment in the spotlight in Salzburg, the Austrian city and birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Bénoliel was selected to perform on stage in a concert after winning two prizes in the Grand Prize Virtuoso competition.
He picked up first prize in the young musician category, and a special prize in the exceptional young talent category.
Away from concert halls, music is simply a fun experience that he shares with his family. They sometimes play together, and in the evenings Benoliel gives mini-concerts for his parents in the living room of their home southeast of Paris.
“Every day is full of adventures and pleasure because we both love music,” said his mother Claire, who works in management consulting.
As for his future career, she said she and her partner would let their son decide. But she said whatever path he took, she hoped music would still be present in his life. — Reuters
Six-year-old pianist wins prize for exceptional talent
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When Guillaume Benoliel sits at the piano stool practising Rachmaninoff's Italian Polka for a forthcoming concert, his feet dangle in the air.
“I've met talented people in my career but not like him,” said Benoliel's teacher, Serguei Kouznetsov.
Guillaume is six years old. His parents, Claire and Dominique — both of them amateur musicians — sent him for his first piano lesson when he was four after they realised he could hear a tune and play it back for himself. He also has perfect pitch.
In late August, Benoliel had his moment in the spotlight in Salzburg, the Austrian city and birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Bénoliel was selected to perform on stage in a concert after winning two prizes in the Grand Prize Virtuoso competition.
He picked up first prize in the young musician category, and a special prize in the exceptional young talent category.
Away from concert halls, music is simply a fun experience that he shares with his family. They sometimes play together, and in the evenings Benoliel gives mini-concerts for his parents in the living room of their home southeast of Paris.
“Every day is full of adventures and pleasure because we both love music,” said his mother Claire, who works in management consulting.
As for his future career, she said she and her partner would let their son decide. But she said whatever path he took, she hoped music would still be present in his life. — Reuters
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