Musical Children Prodigies

Talking of children prodigies, there are two famous musicians appearing in people’s minds—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van Beethoven. Both of them have extraordinary achievements in the musical history. Although they showed their talents in the early childhood, their life differed significantly in their backgrounds, personalities, and the musical style.

    Background is the first important thing to establish a genius who reaches goals successfully. Mozart was fourteen years older than Beethoven. Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classic era. When he was five years old, he could play keyboard and violin and perform his work before European royalty. In addition, he asked his father to teach him how to play musical instruments actively. Like Mozart, Beethoven was a curtail composer and pianist between the Classical and Romantic eras. When he was eight years old, he gave his first performance in the public. However, Beethoven was taught the piano harshly by his father. He practiced day and night with his tears. As a result, they were cerebrated musicians but had different ways to grow up.

    The second differences are personalities between two musicians. Mozart usually worked long and hard but still remained his social life. He was an extravert person who knew a great deal number and variety people. In his free time, he enjoyed billiards and dancing, and kept pets. Because of growing with love, he was a warm person and had sense of humor. In contrast, because of deafness and chronic abdominal pain, Beethoven was often irascible. Nevertheless, he had little closed friends who have been attracted by his strength of personality to support him. He disdained for authority and social rank. Also, he valued humanity. The works were made by different personalities. In other words, the compositions were reflected different styles by distinct composers.

   Finally, the most striking difference between Mozart and Beethoven is musical style. For Mozart, he wrote abounds of works in his life. The music sound was made harmonious and soft by Mozart. According to the musical therapy research, it is helpful for releasing stress to listen the music of Mozart. On the contrary, Beethoven usually had works which were full of encouragement and bravery. For example, if someone suffers from depressed feelings, listening to Beethoven Sym No.5 is the best choice. Despite the different music, it is a treasure for people in the modern society.

    Every child prodigy has his unique talent. There is no rule to judge who is the best one in the same field. Most prodigies develop their gift and contribute to the people in the world. However, without them, it is a proof that human beings would loss a lot of valuable information and art.