The musical genius.
- Date:
- 2006
- Videos
About this work
Description
Derek Paravicini, 26, is totally blind and severely learning impaired with autistic traits, but his brain is a perfectly composed musical computer. Although Derek can't count to 10 and doesn't know his left from his right hand yet he has universal absolute pitch and can distinguish individual notes from the sounds of an entire orchestra. This documentary looks at his extraordinary musical talent and attempts to explain how his mind works. Derek flies to the US to meet another blind musical savant, Rex Lewis, 9, and they play a duet together.
Publication/Creation
UK : Five, 2006.
Physical description
1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color
Notes
This programme was broadcast on UK television as part of the Extraordinary People series on Five, 25 September, 2006.
Copyright note
Focus Productions for Five.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores3950D