Ukrainian TV interview

Here is a link to a recent interview Derek did for Ukrainian television... http://podrobnosti.ua/podrobnosti/2011/12/11/808903.html

An Evening with Derek Paravicini!

Musical fun for all the family! The audience chooses the programme. Come and hear Derek play your favourite tune! Madonna? Michael Jackson? Mozart? You decide!

Saturday 12th November at 7.30pm, Queens Building, Roehampton University.
In aid of Eastwood Nursery School and Children‛s Centre.
Tickets £10 or £5 for Eastwood children, families and staff and Roehampton students.
Phone 020 8876 3976 or email admin@eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk

Air on a G String

If you missed Derek's concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall back in September, then you can click on the link below to see a video of Derek performing one of his encores - Bach's 'Air on a G String'. A fine example of Derek playing at his absolute best! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQs3p1QLeeU

Surrey Mirror Article

Here is a link to an article written in this weeks 'Mirror Midweek', about Derek's recent performance of 'Shearing Magic', at the Watermill Jazz Club on Sunday 9th October... http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/Musical-genius-star/story-13555493-detail/story.html

Derek recently played at his cousin Sam's wedding ...

The new couple was delighted...

SHEARING MAGIC!

There are still some tickets available to see Derek performing a concert of 'Shearing Magic' on Sunday October 9th 2011 at the Watermill Jazz Club (Friends Provident Social Club, Dorking, Surrey) from 3pm - 5.30pm.
Marvel at loving recreations of Shearing's music by Derek and the quintet, with Jim Hart on vibes, and Frank Holder on vocals.
Tickets are £12.00, concessions and Watermill Jazz Members £10.00. For box office and info phone 01737 842442, or email boxoffice@watermilljazz.co.uk or ann_odell@sky.com.

Classic FM

Click on the link below to hear Nicholas Owen on Classic FM talking about Derek's recent concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqrmksHGQ98

Derek on ABC News in America!

ABC News did a short film about Derek's concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall - you can watch it by clicking the link below... http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/royal-nephew-blind-piano-virtuoso-14629088?tab=9482931&section=1206828

BBC Breakfast News

You can see Derek on BBC Breakfast News by clicking on the link below... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15086761

BBC Radio 3 - 'In Tune'

You can listen again to Derek's interview on BBC Radio 3's 'In Tune' programme by clicking here .... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014qt5b

BBC Breakfast News

Derek has been filmed by BBC Breakfast News, rehearsing for and talking about the new concerto that he will be debuting tomorrow evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. It will be aired tomorrow morning (Wednesday 28th September) on BBC One Breakfast News, at ten minutes to the hour, every hour!  

Derek on BBC Radio 3

Listen out for Derek on BBC Radio 3 tomorrow evening at 5.15pm, as part of the 'In Tune' programme. He will be talking about his forthcoming concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall next Wednesday, and playing some snippets from the new concerto that he will be performing. He will also be taking some requests, which can be emailed in to the show! Click here for more info... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014qt0v

German Newspaper Article

A story has been written about Derek in a German newspaper, Frankfurter Rundschau - read it here... http://www.fr-online.de/panorama/ein-phaenomen/-/1472782/8640876/-/index.html

Congratulations!

On Wednesday 27th July 2011, Derek Paravicini was awarded an honorary doctorate for his achievements in music, by Roehampton University. The ceremony was held at Guidford Cathedral, and Derek's family and friends were there to celebrate with him. Congratulations Dr. Paravicini!

Shearing Magic!

Derek is performing a concert of 'Shearing Magic' on Sunday October 9th 2011 at the Watermill Jazz Club (Friends Provident Social Club, Dorking, Surrey) from 3pm - 5.30pm.
Marvel at loving recreations of Shearing's music by Derek and the quintet, with Jim Hart on vibes, and Frank Holder on vocals.
Tickets are £12.00, concessions and Watermill Jazz Members £10.00. For box office and info phone 01737 842442, or email boxoffice@watermilljazz.co.uk or ann_odell@sky.com.

Dr. Paravicini!

Derek is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Roehampton, London, www.roehampton.ac.uk in recognition of his unique musical achievements – the first person with severe learning difficulties ever to gain such a distinction and recognition by the international academic community. Congratulations Derek - everyone is very proud of you! 

Twitter

You can now follow Derek on Twitter for updates on events, concerts and media appearances etc. His Twitter name is @DerekParavicini.

Derek on YouTube

Derek now has his own YouTube account which you can subscribe to. Follow the link http://youtu.be/YTmJz8f8vkg to see Derek's rendition of the BBC Wimbledon Tennis theme tune!

Derek Paravicini at the Queen Elizabeth Hall

Derek will be performing with the Orchestra of St. John's at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London on Wednesday 28th September 2011, at 7.30pm.
The programme will include Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and a brand new piece which has been written especially for Derek by Matthew King, based on themes from Gershwin.
Tickets cost between £10 - £35. Click on the following link for more info and to buy tickets!
http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/music/classical/tickets/orchestra-of-st-johns-57171

Derek plays at Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVII

Derek Paravicini performs onstage during Muhammad Ali's Celebrity
Fight Night XVII
at JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on March 19, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(March 18, 2011 - Photo by Mike Moore/Getty Images North America)

More photos available at:
http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Derek+Paravicini/Muhammad+Ali+Celebrity+Fight+Night+XVII+Show/04rEUX2dS2K

A Charity Evening with Derek Paravicini at Haslemere Hall

Derek is performing at a charity evening at Haslemere Hall on Friday 4th March 2011 at 8pm!
 
Tickets are available here - http://www.intelligent-tickets.com/index.php?th=hh&pg=selectevent&date=1&event=Derek+Paravicini+-+A+charity+evening+with&sel=1

Derek to play with Rhydian on Friday 25 February. Book now!

25 February 2011, 7.30pm
Rhydian Concert featuring Derek Paravicini and the Giant Gospel Choir in aid of Music for Autism
Tickets £20 available from Oxboffice: 0845 680 1926 - www.oxboffice.com

Derek and Rolf Harris

Here is a link to a video of Derek jamming with Rolf Harris, for the Australian 60 Minutes TV show!
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/video.aspx?videoid=59B975C2-C357-47C7-BC2B-923562FAAEDD

Derek on 60 Minutes Australia

Derek has been on the Australian 60 Minutes this week! You can watch it here... http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8213192