1 - Musical Prodigy: Born on October 9, 1835, in Paris, France, Camille Saint-Saëns displayed remarkable musical talent from an early age. He started playing the piano at the age of two and composed his first piece at just three years old. 2 - Prolific Composer: Saint-Saëns was an incredibly prolific composer, leaving behind a vast body of work across various genres. His compositions include symphonies, operas, concertos, chamber music, and works for solo piano and organ.