derek paravicini
TV’s ‘musical genius’ Derek Paravicini, the world famous musical savant, performs in his first tour with the Emerald Ensemble Chamber Orchestra playing classical, blues and jazz standards as well as sensational improvisations based on audience requests. [1]
Derek Paravicini at the keyboard, 20 April 2008. [2]
Lesley Stahl catches up with Derek Paravicini, an extraordinary savant with an incredible musical talent. [3]
At last, I was alone with Derek - though probably not for long - so I decided to take my chance while I could. [...] Leaving my chair, I walked round to the other side of the piano and starting improvising an ornamented version of the tune high up - as far away as I could from his right hand. [4]
Derek Paravicini (born July 26, 1979) is a blind English autistic savant and a musical prodigy. [2]
Derek’s first major concert was at the Barbican Halls in London, when he was just 9 (in 1989). [1]
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On his introductory visit to the school, in the music room he broke free from his parents, then headed straight for a piano being played, and then pushed the player, Adam Ockelford, aside to take over. [2]
At this time, his enormous potential was recognised by Adam Ockelford, then music teacher at Linden Lodge School for the Blind in London. [...] His talent, love of music, and ‘ above all ‘ the ability to communicate through sound means he will continue to thrill audiences for years to come in the UK and abroad. [1]
Derek’s new CD will include exciting new performances of Christmas Carols, Hymns and Songs… Jazzed Up by Derek! [...] His biography In the Key of Genius, written by his mentor Adam Ockelford, has recently been published by Hutchinson, in the UK, Australia and Canada and is available in bookshops as well as in most online bookstores (now also available in paperback). [5]
He played jazz with the Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra. [1]
He was also featured in an episode of Five TV ’s series Extraordinary People in an episode titled “The Musical Genius”, which showed his journey to Las Vegas to play in a charity concert with another savant, Rex Lewis-Clack. [2]
Sources:
[1] Derek Paravicini - A Talent and Love for Music | Wisconsin …
[2] Derek Paravicini - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Excerpt: Derek Paravicini - 60 Minutes - CBS News
[4] s got the last laugh now”_19oct08`Book Excerpt: In The Key of Genius - 60 Minutes - CBS News
[5] Derek Paravicini (official website)