A Surprise Performance

One summer, the composer Edvard Grieg stayed at a small Norwegian hotel. A restless child also resided there, constantly annoying the guests by attempting to play the piano, producing nothing but discordant and clumsy renditions of the classics. Criticism of the child was frequent among the guests. One day, the child’s playing reached such a level of irritation that the guests could barely tolerate it.

Suddenly, Grieg entered the room, quickly sensing the situation. Walking softly behind the child, he gently placed his…