Tuesday, 19 July 2011

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! 

Friday, 24 June 2011

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!

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

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

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

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

Sunday, 27 February 2011

Tuesday, 22 February 2011

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