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>>See this interesting video:
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>>http://www.webtvhub.com/ethan-bortnick-on-jay-leno-video-amazing-video-of-six-year-old-piano-prodigy/
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>Read the book - you will see how this comes about and why :)
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>Question - does the child only play or also compose original and significant new music?

I heard him interviewed on NPR a few months ago. IIRC, he composes works worth hearing, as well.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98482724

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