In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini by Ockelford, Adam

In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini

Derek Paravicini is blind, can not tell his right hand from his left, and needs round-the-clock care....
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Author: Adam Ockelford
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Language: English
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In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini by Ockelford, Adam

In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini

Dhs. 98.19

In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini

Dhs. 98.19
Author: Adam Ockelford
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Derek Paravicini is blind, can not tell his right hand from his left, and needs round-the-clock care. But he has an extremely rare gifthe is a musical prodigy with perfect pitch whose piano-playing has thrilled audiences at venues from Ronnie Scott's to Las Vegas, the Barbican to Buckingham Palace. Born prematurely, Derek remained in hospital for three months and technically "died" several times before he was finally strong enough to go home. It was not long before his blindness became apparent, and later it became clear that he had severe learning difficulties and autism. Desperately trying to find something to engage and stimulate baby Derek, his nanny discovered a toy organ and put it down in front of him. Miraculously, Derek taught himself to play. Music proved to be an outlet for expressing himself and communicating with othershis way of dealing with a strange and confusing world."

Author: Adam Ockelford
Publisher: Random House (UK)
Published: 04/15/2010
Pages: 279
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 7.84h x 5.54w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9780099513582

About the Author
Adam Ockelford is a music professor and founder of The AMBER Trust, which provides bursaries for blind and partially sighted children to have music lessons.


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