Tony DeBlois

Incredibly talented pianist (Berklee'96, Magna cum Laude) who just happens to be blind, autistic, and a Prodigious Musical Savant Syndrome, He has wowed audiences across the globe. Having played the piano since age two, this musician was the subject of a movie inspired by actual events in his life. “Journey of the Heart” with Cybil Shepard, was a 1997 CBS made-for-TV, Movie of the Week. Additionally, he has appeared on two Global Showcase Specials (2001), The Learning Channel’s “Uncommon Genius”, Strange Science “Unusual People”, “Understanding the Mysteries of Memory” and History Channel’s “UnXplained: Mystery of Genius”. Has been the recipient of numerous awards including Boston Celtics “Hero Among Us”(2003), Chou, Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundations Global “Love of Life Award”(2002), the Faith and Family Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award 2000, the coveted Reynolds Society Achievement Award (1996), the Foundation for Exceptional Children’s prestigious “Yes, I can” Award for 1993 and the VSAarts Itzhak Perlman Award (1992).