Derek Paravicini was born blind and with severe learning difficulties.

But he has become famous across the world for his extraordinary musical talent at the piano which was discovered at the age of two and made him a child prodigy.

Now an adult, he has played in venues across the UK, including Ronnie Scott's and the Barbican Halls in London, in Europe and the US as well as appearing in the world's media.

His first love is jazz and he has performed alongside Jools Holland.

Paravicini will be joined at Reigate Park Church by a host of friends.

Nick Shaw, who is blind and autistic, started to play the piano before he was two and now also plays the cello and church organ.

He regularly plays with Harrogate Symphony Orchestra, been a guest soloist with Harrogate Chamber Singers and was named a Yorkshire Young Achiever of the Year, as well as being the subject of a BBC Radio 4 documentary.

Now the musician, who has taken part in and won awards at the Reigate & Redhill Music Festival, is a cellist with Redhill Sinfonia.

Kelly Smith has been playing the piano since she was seven, and also plays violin and trumpet.

She has taught music to people with visual impairment and leaning disabilities since 2002 and dedicates much of her working time to Paravicini and Shaw.

Dunottar School's Girls' and Chamber Choirs will also be performing.

Money raised will go to the charity, Telephones for the Blind.

An Evening with Derek Paravicini & Friends, Reigate Park Church, Park Lane East, Reigate, Saturday, February 27, 7.30pm, £10, 01737 248032

Paravicini will also be playing at The Kings Arms, Ockley, on Thursday, March 11 from 8pm. He will be joined by singer Jody Robinson from his band, Derek and the Jazz Katz.