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Derek Paravicini (born 26 July 1979) is an English pianist. He resides in London.
Derek Paravicini is a musical savant. His extraordinary gifts developed alongside blindness, learning difficulties and severe autism. For Derek, music is a vital avenue of communication and...
Born prematurely at just 25 weeks, Derek Paravicini has suffered from blindess, learning impairment and severe autism for his entire life.
Derek Paravicini is many things: an incredible piano player, a blind man, an excited talker, a musical savant, and a 30-something with severe autism. In today’s TED Talk, we get a fascinating peek into how he understands music.
Mar 3, 2021 · Blind autistic pianist Derek Paravicini plays at Barbican aged nine. It soon transpired that Paravicini, as well as displaying exceptional technical skill, had an incredible musical memory. He also has perfect pitch, the relatively – pun intended – rare ability to recognise any musical note on cue.
Featuring stunning performances that showcase Derek’s distinctive style, and intimate moments that capture his warmth and personality, this special film brings you closer than ever before to...
Born three and a half months prematurely, Derek Paravicini is blind and has severe autism. But with perfect pitch, innate talent and a lot of practice, he became a concert pianist by the age of 10. Here, his longtime piano teacher, Adam Ockelford, explains his student's unique relationship to music, while Paravicini shows how he has ripped up ...
