“The prince is haunted by it,” Alma exclaimed, eyes shining in excitement. And the prince is a poet who finds Cinderella through a melody she wrote. Alma says it features ghosts riding “night mares” and poisoning dreams by breathing toxic fumes.Īt the same time, she says she hasn’t read any of the Harry Potter books because “they’re too scary for me.”įor now, the main focus is on “Cinderella,” delightful not only because of lovely melodies that sometimes draw on Mozart and other classical composers but also because of a charming twist to the familiar story.Īlma’s heroine is a composer, “a bit like me.” The step-mother is an opera director, the two step-sisters are haughty divas. She has started a book which she wants made into a film, complete with her own score. But the slight child in the red woolen tights and floral print dress was clearly in charge – and enjoying running the show.įuture plans include a piano concerto and a symphony. Rehearsing “Cinderella” recently, Alma gave instructions and sang phrases in a clear child’s soprano, switching from piano to violin and back as she accompanied the soloists. When not living music, the child prodigy from Dorking, England, is busy scraping her knees climbing trees, meeting friends on the playground, swimming and many other activities that an 11-year-old would enjoy.īut when focused on her passion, she’s all business. And being special “is really normal because I don’t know anything else.” “I think for me it’s more interesting to be Alma” instead of Mozart, she says. But fresh from rehearsal, Alma laughs dismissively. So can questions whether Alma’s unique talent could get in the way of a happy childhood. Time-worn associations with Mozart, who wrote his first symphony at age 8, may come to mind. VIENNA (AP) - Alma Deutscher is a composer, virtuoso pianist and concert violinist who wrote her first sonata five years ago and whose first full opera will have its world premiere next month – and she’s only 11.
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