This adorable toddler knows ALL the classical composers. And he's the cutest thing you'll see all day

This adorable toddler knows ALL the classical composers. And he's the cutest thing you'll see all day

In this clip, three-year-old Vincent Billington can identify great classical works in seconds. And he's not falling for his dad's efforts at misdirection

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Published: February 11, 2025 at 1:16 pm

This lovely clip below transports us back in time to Scarborough, UK, and the year 1981. Meet the Billingtons - the acclaimed concert pianist Vincent and his three-year-old son, also named Vincent.

Young Vincent has an astonishing knack for recognising classical composers after hearing just a few bars played by his father. Better still, he'll even join in for duets on certain pieces.

This heartwarming and delightful clip is sure to bring a smile to your face. Bach, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Verdi - young Vincent recognises them all within seconds. Not just that - he'll identify the work too.

The moment where he argues with his father about what he's just heard is one of the cutest things you'll see all year. 'That's Brahms Fourth Symphony,' insists the toddler. No, it's Beethoven's Fifth, says his dad with a wink. But no, the three-year-old stands his ground. And he's right (of course).

It seems that Vincent Billington (the younger) deserves to be mentioned among the honour roll of musical prodigies that also included the young Schubert, Mendelssohn, Mozart and others. But did he keep up this formidable musical talent?

The good news is that yes, Billington junior did grew up to become an accomplished classical pianist, performing alongside his father in piano duets all over the world before the latter sadly passed away in 2010.

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