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