A six-year-old Indian-origin child, Shivankh Varun Varadharajan, has captured global attention by setting a Guinness World Record for identifying 16 classical music composers including Mozart and Beethoven by ear in just 60 seconds. Shivankh Varun Varadharajan is not just a Guinness World Record holder he’s a reminder that music can be both language and life for those who truly listen.
Who is Shivankh Varun Varadharajan?
A six-year-old Indian-origin child, Shivankh Varun Varadharajan, has captured global attention by setting a Guinness World Record for identifying 16 classical music composers including Mozart and Beethoven by ear in just 60 seconds. Shivankh Varun Varadharajan is not just a Guinness World Record holder he’s a reminder that music can be both language and life for those who truly listen.
Who is Shivankh Varun Varadharajan?
Shivankh was born in Dubai to German-Tamil parents. He was described a boon by his family as neurodivergent, and music is his way of feeling and communicating. His family recognised his talent of identifying complex symphonies to recognising minute differences in musical phrasing. Shivankh’s journey reflects not just talent but shares a deep connection between sound, emotion, and understanding.
Shivankh Varun Varadharajan Can Recognise Music Masters by Ear
Only at such a young age when children hardly can understand the speech and conversation, this only six years old boy can identify any master’s composition only by listening. He can instantly recognise the works of legendary composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, and many others within seconds. His rare ability earned him worldwide reputation by recording his name in the Guinness World Records and hail from music lovers across the world.
On September 14, 2025, Shivankh showcased his extraordinary skill by identifying excerpts from the works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, and Richard Strauss, among others. Each recognition was made with stunning accuracy, confidence for both the audience and the judges.
How Shivankh Varun Varadharajan Musical Journey Began
According to his mother Yalini, Shivankh showed a unique quality to recognise sound from a very young age. She said “Even at two years old, his way of listening to music was different. He could recognise orchestral tunes even in cartoons like Tom and Jerry.” As he grew up, his understanding of notes and melodies deepened remarkably. He could identify subtle differences between tunes that sounded almost the same to others.
Shivankh Varun Varadharajan Sees World Through Music
Yalini explains that Shivankh thinks about the world through rhythm. “To him, people’s voices sometimes sound fast like Rimsky-Korsakov and sometimes calm like Chopin,” she said. This extraordinary sense of musical perception sets him apart from other children. His ability to “hear” emotions in sound has become his unique way of connecting with the world.
Mother of Shivankh Varun Varadharaja Gives Message to Other Parents
Yalini also shared a thoughtful message for parents everywhere, “Every child has a different world inside them. Just pause and listen them. Don’t compare. Their uniqueness will reveal itself.” Shivankh’s story is a beautiful reminder that when children are given the space to listen, express, and explore, their talents can go beyond all boundaries.
Born in Dubai to German-Tamil parents, Shivankh is described by his family as neurodivergent, and music is his way of feeling and communicating. From identifying complex symphonies to recognising minute differences in musical phrasing, Shivankh’s journey reflects not just talent but a profound connection between sound, emotion, and understanding.
Shivankh Varun Varadharajan Can Recognise Music Masters by Ear
At only six years old, this young classical music prodigy could instantly recognise the works of legendary composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, and many others within seconds. His rare ability earned him a spot in the Guinness World Records and applause from music lovers across the world.
On September 14, 2025, Shivankh showcased his extraordinary skill by identifying excerpts from the works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, and Richard Strauss, among others. Each recognition was made with stunning accuracy, confidence, and grace impressing both the audience and the adjudicators.
How Shivankh Varun Varadharajan Musical Journey Began
According to his mother Yalini, Shivankh showed a unique quality to recognise sound from a very young age. She said “Even at two years old, his way of listening to music was different. He could recognise orchestral tunes even in cartoons like Tom and Jerry.” As he grew up, his understanding of notes and melodies deepened remarkably. He could identify subtle differences between tunes that sounded almost the same to others.
Shivankh Varun Varadharajan Sees World Through Music
Yalini explains that Shivankh thinks about the world through rhythm. “To him, people’s voices sometimes sound fast like Rimsky-Korsakov and sometimes calm like Chopin,” she said. This extraordinary sense of musical perception sets him apart from other children. His ability to “hear” emotions in sound has become his unique way of connecting with the world.
Mother of Shivankh Varun Varadharaja Gives Message to Other Parents
Yalini also shared a thoughtful message for parents everywhere, “Every child has a different world inside them. Just pause and listen them. Don’t compare. Their uniqueness will reveal itself.” Shivankh’s story is a beautiful reminder that when children are given the space to listen, express, and explore, their talents can go beyond all boundaries.
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