by Emily E. Hogstad Throughout music history, there have been many incredible children who have demonstrated an astonishing, unnervingly early mastery of their art. Some went on to become the greatest musicians of their age. Others have vanished from our collective memories. One thing they all have in common is that the stories of their childhoods are all fascinating. Today, we’re looking at the backgrounds, education, and jaw-dropping accomplishments of some of the greatest child prodigies of all time. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is likely the most famous musical prodigy of all time. He was born in 1756, the second surviving child of court musician Leopold Mozart and his wife. His older sister Maria Anna, nicknamed Nannerl, began taking keyboard lessons when she was seven and Wolfgang was three. Nannerl later wrote: He often spent much time at the clavier, picking out thirds, which he was ever striking,...
