Five-Year-Old Piano Prodigy Makes History At Carnegie Hall
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At just five years old, Alec Van Khajadourian has become the youngest performer ever at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. On July 20, 2025, the piano prodigy took the stage during the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert. The annual event brings together some of the most talented musicians from around the world.
Sporting a dapper black-and-white tuxedo, Alec stepped into the spotlight with confidence. With his parents watching proudly, the young boy played two pieces flawlessly.
“I was so excited,” Alec later said.
Alec’s love for the piano began as a toddler. His parents recall the young boy reaching for the keys and experimenting with sounds, always with "a huge grin on his face." By age four, he was performing classical pieces by composers like Bach and Beethoven. His remarkable talent is amplified by perfect pitch. This rare ability is found in about 1 in 100,000 people. It allows Alec to identify musical notes by ear.
The young prodigy has already earned top honors in several international competitions. Now, with his Carnegie Hall debut, Alec is inspiring young musicians everywhere.
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bellabigbac5 dayshe is so cute and impressive- bellabigbac5 daysi play piano pretty well and my little sister play arabesque but she nine that kid is like 5 and he's way better
brooklynslays15 daysI play the saxophone and recorder and piano and ukelele aka a tiny guitar and I’m not THAT GOOD!- hykuwusifeny20 daysimpresive
capybara626about 1 monthSo cute and talented he could be the next Beethoven- brooklynslays15 daysI totally agree
yvkiabout 1 monththat was so dang talented and so cute- mulitisazegeabout 1 monthhe is so cuteee!!!!!!
ashviabout 1 monthHe is soo talented like the music is soo good
chocolaterose75about 1 monthMy gosh!!!😲Im just astounded and amazed of his confidence! especially at the age of five- biscuit8about 1 monthcoolllllllllllllll