Unique mind, Derek Paravicini
Unique mind
Derek Paravicini
Maarja & Evely
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Biography
Born: July 26, 1979 (age 31)
He was born premature, at 25 weeks.
He lost his sight and had severe learning
diffuculties.
He also has autism.
By the age of four, he had taught himself
large number of pieces on the piano.
At this time, his enormous potential was
recognised by Adam Ockelford, then music
teacher.
Derek's first major concert was at the Barbican
Halls in London, when he was just 9 (in 1989).
Aged ten he was presented with a Barnardo's
Children's Champion Award by Diana,
Princess of Wales.
In 2009 he was one of the subjects of the
NOVA series' episode, "Musical Minds".
Official website:
http://www.sonustech.com/paravicini/index.html
Videos:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4303465/derek_paravicini_on_60_m
http://www.youtube
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