Prodigy, Philippa, Ballerina

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011

We talk about prodigies. Kurt Andersen and the pianist Gary Graffman explore the fascination we have with children who create beyond their years. We'll trace the life of the girl once known as the black Shirley Temple. Sarah Chang speaks about discovering the violin. And a young dancer copes with her early rise to stardom at the New York City Ballet.

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