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Juan Carlos Olite
Juan_Carlos
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Zaragoza (Spain)
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I am PhD. in Philosophy and, of course, philosophy teacher. I love piano classical music above all and... many others humanities disciplines: literature, history, poetry...
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Re: 🎹 The Romantic Music Challenge
@Priya Viseskul It's an excellent choice, Priya. A gorgeous piece and I'm sure you'll enjoy every single note 😊.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
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Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: 🎹 The Romantic Music Challenge
I'd like to learn the famous Eighteenth Variation from Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini op. 43, in the piano solo transcription by Michael Voleridge.…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
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5 days ago
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Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: WELCOME TO OUR NEW YEAR COMMUNITY CONCERT
Hi Dominic! I would like to play Scriabin Etude op 2 nº 1 in C sharp minor.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 wk ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: ToneBase Scriabin Stage
Hi Marc and everyone! Here my second video on Scriabin music, the famous Étude in C sharp minor Op2 Nº1, a gorgeous piece from his youth. In my mind, it's always associated with two pianists:…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 wk ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Gail Ravin Starr Thank you, my dear friend!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 wk ago
Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Gail Ravin Starr As expected, your interpretation is full of elegance, grace and fluidity. Love it, Gail 👏👏!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 wk ago
Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Michelle R Very beautiful, Michelle, such a great attention to detail!!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Kerstin It's an extraordinary interpretation, with great rhythmic drive and very expressive spirit. Bravo, Kerstin!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, Sindre! We could call it a tempestuous journey on a roller-coaster 🤔😂.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Victoria Macdonald @Mark Cooper @Michelle R Thank you very much!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Astrida A lot of great work, Astrida. Bravo!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Mark Cooper Great playing, Mark! The lyrical phrasing of the main theme and your expressive dynamics are beautiful.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Sergio Alvarez Nice phrasing, well done!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Rui Thank you, Rui!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Victoria Macdonald Powerfull chords and sense of drama. Great playing, Victoria. I love the big Beethoven bust keeping you company at the piano.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@claudiadm73 Very expressive, beautifully played, Claudia!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Rui Well done, Rui!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
Hi everyone! Here is my video of the "Tempest" Sonata, 3rd movement (Allegretto). Playing it feels like being on a roller coaster, with the sense that you could fall off at any moment.…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Andrew Smith Very powerful and expressive! Bravo, Andrew!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Victoria Macdonald Thank you, Victoria!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Sachi Very nice! Well played!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Hae Young Kim Extraordinary playing! It sounds absolutely great. Perfect articulation and style. Bravo!!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Deana Dossey Lovely playing, Deana! Cheerful piece.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
Variation Nº 18. It looks simple, but that's a typical misunderstanding. Glenn Gould described it as "a gem of balance and understatement". It's a canon at the sixth with perfect distribution of the…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 2: Build Your Foundation!
In the development section of Beethoven's Tempest Sonata (Allegretto, 3rd movement), there is one of the most dramatic moments of the piece, especially in measures 110-150.…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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Beethoven Challenge
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