Young Performers

I have been noticing more and more street entertainers throughout the different Piazza's I have visited. The majority of the street performers I have encountered have been older men, who are usually playing a violin or accordion. Today, while in the Campo de'Fiori, I noticed a young boy, not older than sixteen, playing a violin in front of a crowded restaurant. It dawned on me that it was only noon, on a weekday. While many young teens were running around the piazza, shopping and enjoying their day, this young boy was standing tall, with a straight face, playing music in hopes for a few coins. Although I have seen many street performers in large cities in the US, it is very uncommon to see young teenagers performing by themselves. The young man was very talented, so I dropped a few coins in his violin case to show my appreciation for his music, and walked away listening to the music as it slowly faded.