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Here's a clip of Derek playing What a Diff'rence a Day Makes, shared exclusively by the charity @soundsofintent for World Autism Awareness Day. SoI is a charity for whom Derek is an ambassador that co-ordinates musical research, resources and activities relating to the neurodiverse community. Subscribe to them for many more clips from the brilliant neurodiverse musical community, including more Derek.
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day! In celebration of music and neurodiversity, we'd like to share this selection of highlights from the @OrchestraofStJohns inclusive concert at Dorchester Abbey held in February. Derek had a great time as always performing with this wonderful group of talented musicians, many of whom he has known and worked with for years.
Follow @soundsofintentcharity for more clips coming soon, as well as regular updates and information about the wider inclusive musical community of which Derek is a part.
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Not long to go until the April 2nd debut of Key of Genius, the short film about Derek, at the @ClevelandFilmFest We are all very excited. There are tickets on sale here: www.clevelandfilm.org/store/tickets for anyone who is in the area of Cleveland and wants to attend in person.
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www.osj.org.uk/osjevent/concert-of-classical-and-j… Derek, The Piano finalist Michael Howell, Ashleigh Turley and many other musicians from across the spectrum of neurodiversity will be performing live at Dorchester Abbey on February the 8th.
This annual concert is always an absolute highlight of the year and one of the best chances around to see the incredible talent of this community first-hand. Hannah Davey, who sings in the Derek Paravicini Quartet, and Poppy McGhee, violinist and one of Derek's best musical friends will also be performing. We hope to see some of you there!
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*LIVESTREAM POSTPONED* Our apologies but we have to postpone today's livestream by one week. Derek's videographer (me) has caught a nasty fevery stomach flu bug and it'd be best not to spread it to Derek and Adam. We hope you understand and look forward to seeing you next week with your fine tuned suggestions and requests! 🎹😍🎶😁
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The Sounds of Intent charity, of which Derek is an ambassador, continues to spotlight the diverse array of talent in the neurodiverse musical community. In this video, Derek's piano playing compliments the beautiful voice of singer Claire Doran. Claire, like Derek, has a diagnosis on the autism spectrum.
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Here is a Christmas message from the Amber Trust, featuring Derek and Adam.🎄🎵
The Amber Trust charity was originally founded by Derek's mentor Adam Ockelford in order that other children in Derek's position could be helped and supported. For children with sensory and cognitive difficulties, music can be a lifeline that enables communication and understanding in an often confusing world. To this end, the Amber Trust provides musical support and guidance to blind children across the UK, including those with additional and complex needs.
Any donations would be hugely appreciated and go a long way to extending the wonderful services and enrichment that our friends at Amber provide. bit.ly/donate-to-amber
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Hi all - If you're enjoying Derek's content, please consider following us over at @soundsofintent as well. SoI is a charity for which Derek is an ambassador and we are working hard to make it a major resource for news and content relating to the wider neurodiverse musical community. If you enjoy Derek and what he does, you will definitely enjoy what we post over there.
Today we are introducing 7 year old piano prodigy Evan Tsang, another of Derek's musical friends. You can follow his journey here: youtube.com/@EvanTsang-Piano
Evan was born blind and autistic and is already a passionate and talented pianist with a taste for live concerts. You'll definitely see more of him in the future, including with Derek who has played with him several times.
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Hi all! www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-shot-christmas-carol-tic… - We're thrilled to announce that Derek will be playing a concert of Christmas favourites at the Fair Shot Café near Covent Garden, London on December 3rd at 18:30. This is a great opportunity to see him play seasonal favourites in the heart of London. Tickets avaliable through the above link!
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In honour of Remembrance Day today, we thought it would be appropriate to spotlight this old recording of the Vera Lynn classic, We'll Meet Again. Derek actually recorded this during a live stream on Remembrance Day, 11/11/2016.
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Derek Paravicini is a musical genius. Born blind, autistic and with severe learning difficulties, he s a world renowned pianist and a masterful improviser with the ability to switch style and key after hearing something only once. He loves taking requests and bringing joy with his music.