Derek Paravicini and Adam Ockelford: In the key of genius
Derek Paravicini e Adam Ockelford: In chiave di genio
Pianist Derek Paravicini understands music systematically. Once a child prodigy, he’s matured into a creative musician, able to reimagine songs in ways few can. Full bioAdam Ockelford - Music teacher
A composer and music teacher who has long worked with children with special needs, Adam Ockelford is interested in the psychology of music. Full bio
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perché è molto più grosso di me,
la formidabile bambinaia
"Qui c'è un bambino che non può vedere.
che lo ha fatto pensare.
deve essersi allungata verso quella cosa
che pensarono stesse per rompersi.
un momento miracoloso, davvero, Derek,
che tutti i suoni che senti nel mondo
sono qualcosa che puoi copiare sulla tastiera.
le nocche e i colpi di karate,
di Derek che suona
quando aveva quattro anni e mezzo
pensai che tu fossi matto, ad essere onesto,
ogni singola nota sulla tastiera,
ero un po' confuso
stare vicino al piano.
spingere Derek dall'altro lato della stanza,
a suonare in piano insieme.
ciò che stavamo per suonare
era incantata dalla tua abilità
quello della maggior parte degli adulti.
di trovare quella nota sul piano.
per qualche nota naturale
Ecco.
la capacità di sentire suoni simultanei,
ma quando un'intera orchestra suona,
grazie a tutte quelle ore di esercizio,
la base di tutte le tue capacità.
mi avresti permesso di aiutarti
per il do maggiore.
con tutte quelle scale, Derek,
come questa.
c'è un meraviglioso computer musicale
avrebbe un attacco di cuore se diceste loro
come abbiamo fatto noi.
in cui suonasti con un'orchestra,
e la imparò in fretta
AO: Your memory is truly amazing, and every concert we do,
AO: La tua memoria è davvero incredibile,
e in ogni concerto che facciamo
che Derek dovrebbe voler suonare.
(Risate)
prima di suggerire qualcosa di troppo bizzarro.
AO: Because it's quite dark. You'll just have to shout out.
AO: C'è buio. Dovete gridare.
DP: "The Theme of Paganini."
DP: "Il tema di Paganini".
perché significa che Derek ed io
oltre 100 ore su voli a lungo raggio,
Voli a lungo raggio. Sì
siano tante per continuare a parlare,
Andiamo avanti.
un'occasione migliore per dimostrarlo
tendiamo a chiedere alla gente di unirsi a noi,
venne sul palco.
AO: And played "Chopsticks."
AO: E suonò "Le tagliatelle".
DP: Like this. Yes.
DP: Così. Sì.
il manager di Derek a suonarlo.
AO: Just teasing, right? Here we go.
AO: Una presa in giro, vero? Iniziamo.
(Battiti di mani)
AO: One encore, yes.
AO: Un bis, sì.
DP: Art Tatum.
DP: Art Tatum.
dell'interpretazione di Art Tatum di "Tiger Rag" .
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Derek Paravicini - MusicianPianist Derek Paravicini understands music systematically. Once a child prodigy, he’s matured into a creative musician, able to reimagine songs in ways few can.
Why you should listen
Derek Paravicini weighed half a kilogram when he was born, prematurely at just 25 weeks. Growing up blind and with severe autism, Paravicini had trouble communicating, but was fascinated by sound. He began teaching himself how to play the piano and, by 4-years-old, had taught himself an incredible catalogue of songs that he played with unusual technique. Soon, Paravicini began studying with Adam Ockelford, a teacher at the Linden Lodge School for the Blind in London, who saw in him the marks of a highly inventive musician. Paravicini gave his first concert at age 7 and, two years later, played the Barbican Hall.
Now in his thirties, Paravicini has continued to grow as a performer, with the ability to reimagine complex pieces of music even after only hearing them once. He was featured in the series Extraordinary People in the United Kingdom and, in the United States, on Stan Lee's Superhumans, which verified his musical ability and confirmed his savantism. Paravicini has also worked with composer Matthew King. The two have played improvised pieces on BBC Radio and collaborated on Blue, the first concerto ever composed for someone with learning impairment.
Derek Paravicini | Speaker | TED.com
Adam Ockelford - Music teacher
A composer and music teacher who has long worked with children with special needs, Adam Ockelford is interested in the psychology of music.
Why you should listen
In the 1970s, Adam Ockelford began teaching music at the Linden Lodge School for the Blind in London. He was excited to find that many of his students showed tremendous talent for music. The experience drove a deep interest in how people intuitively understand music, and how this understanding is different for people with disabilities.
Ockelford is now a Professor of Music at the University of Roehampton, the Chair of Soundabout -- a charity which supports music education for children -- and founder of the AMBER Trust, which supports visually impaired children in their pursuit of music. He is also Secretary of the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE).
Ockelford has one student who he has taught since the 1980s—pianist Derek Paravicini, who gave his first concert at age 7. Now in his 30s, Paravicini stll regularly thrills audiences with his piano talents, with his mentor Ockelford at his side.
Adam Ockelford | Speaker | TED.com