Guillaume Benoliel poses with his medal of Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music in front of his piano at his home near Paris. Photo: Reutersfor a forthcoming concert, his feet dangle in the air.
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. Benoliel practices the piano with his teacher Kouznetsov during a lesson at the conservatory in Yerres, France. Photo: Reuters
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.