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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: Fresh Starts: September Community Concert
Thank you, Dominic. I would like to play the Scarlatti Sonata in F minor k 185.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
12 days ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Ursina Boehm Thank you very much for listening, Ursina!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 wk ago
Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Ursina Boehm Absolutely great playing, Ursina! The clarity of your articulation is extraordinary, and I love the joyful vitality of the movement, which you express so beautifully.…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 wk ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 4: Share your Recording!
@Noel Nguyen Virtuosic performance, Noel!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 wk ago
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The Lisztomaniac Challenge!
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Re: Week 4: Share your Recording!
@Noel Nguyen @Alexander Weymann Truly impressive and worthy of admiration. Congratulations to both of you!!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 wk ago
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The Lisztomaniac Challenge!
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Re: Week 4: Share your Recording!
@Sindre Skarelven Though you said it's only a start, I find it very remarkable and inspiring. Bravo, Sindre!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 wk ago
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The Lisztomaniac Challenge!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Peter Golemme Wonderful performance, Peter! Your articulation and clarity are impeccable, and the rhythmic steadiness is outstanding. I especially enjoyed the elegant,…
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: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, Sindre!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Michelle R @Noel Nguyen @Peter Golemme Thank you so much, my friends. Of course, let's share our Bach videos together in this little musical corner 😊!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Doug Thank you so much, Doug! Yes, we shouldn't forget this little corner of Tonebase, where we can share our videos playing Bach 😊.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
I can hardly believe it's been seven months since I uploaded my last video here, especially since I've been playing Bach every single day (Goldberg Variations, Chaconne in Brahm's transcription,…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
4 wk ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Summer Community Concert
@Noel Nguyen Extraordinary playing, Noel! Both powerful and deeply expressive, with the emotional intensity that lies at the heart of Rachmaninoff's music. Bravo!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Michelle R Extraordinary playing and achievement, Michelle! Your learning process is truly inspiring, and your approach to this Bach gem has the gentle,…
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: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Larry K Thank you very much for your remark, Larry! You know the Italian saying "se non è vero è ben trovato" (If it isn't true, it's a very good story 😀...).…
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Philosophy teacher and piano lover
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2 mths ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Peter William Thank you so much, Peter! Of course, you play Mozart beautifully. His music is always a joy to play, and I'm sure you'll really enjoy it.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Andrew Smith You're right, besides of that I think we should practice left-hand pieces because the left hand is often undertrained.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Andrew Smith Excellent Rachmaninoff, Andrew! Whenever I feel tension or tiredness in my arms, I try to remember that timeless piece of wisdom from the ancient sages: "Nothing in excess!".
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Fionna Zhang What can I say, Fionna? This is a powerful and impressive performance, virtuosic, musical and thoroughly convincing. A huge bravo!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Peter William Beautiful playing, Peter! Your touch is delicate and expressive.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Dustin Anderson Wow, beautiful and impressive playing, Dustin! Bravo!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Mary Manuel @Mark Cooper @Sachi Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, Sindre! It's another way to enjoy Bach music and play him more and more...
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Astrida Thank you so much, Astrida! There is something in Brahms's transcription that feels more austere, lyrical, subtle, than others transcriptions. Have you listened to the recordings by Leon…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Sindre Skarelven This is extraordinary work on this piece, Sindre! You bring out many of its beauties and its dramatic character with great expressive detail. Bravo!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Share It
@Jarkko Janhunen @Meiko @Peter William @Andrea Buckland @Larry K Thank you so much for your kind words!! Larry, I'm very happy to share the score with you and everyone.…
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