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Radio 4,8 mins

Blind autistic savant Derek Paravicini is a piano playing genius

Front Row

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Derek Paravicini was born prematurely in 1979. An overdose of oxygen whilst in intensive care resulted in blindness and a severe learning disability. Derek’s condition also resulted in extraordinary ability. Derek plays the piano, learns pieces instantly by ear and performs incredibly complex improvisations. He’s an autistic savant. For Âé¶¹Éç Music Day, Derek visited Front Row with his teacher, Adam Ockelford, and performed a very special improvisation around The Archers' theme tune.

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