A YOUNG musician who has overcome huge odds to perfect his talent will be in action this weekend.
A second-year student at Henshaw's College in Harrogate, 20-year-old Nick Shaw was born blind and was later diagnosed as having autism and severe learning difficulties.
Despite his disability he has a gift for music and on Saturday will join the Harrogate Chamber singers in their St George's Celebration concert.
An accomplished pianist and cellist, Nick will perform a variety of classical pieces including Bach's Minuet in G and Mozart's Variations in A major at St Wilfred's Church.
He began playing the piano at the age of one.
Henshaw's College has 65 residential students, who attend courses designed to bring out their abilities and help them overcome their learning difficulties.
Published: 23/04/2004
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