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"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 aged 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 the 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.
"Everyday 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 will let
their son decide. But she said whatever path he takes, she hoped
music will still be present in his life.
(Reporting by Noemie Olive; Writing by Christian Lowe; Editing
by Raissa Kasolowsky)
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