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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: Week 1: A New Hope
@Michelle R A gorgeous piece by Bach. Great choice, Michelle!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
8 days ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 1: A New Hope
@Sindre Skarelven Great choice, Sindre! I always love listening to your Chopin, and your beautiful journey through the Ballades.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
9 days ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 1: A New Hope
I would like to learn the Bach-Brahms Chaconne for the left hand. It's not exactly "unfinished business" (well, in a way, every piece is). Over the past few weeks, I've been playing excerpts from it,…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
9 days ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Ursina Boehm Beautifully sung, Ursina! You shaped the melodies in long, expressive arcs with great sensitivity. Thank you for sharing it and a big Bravo!
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 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, Sindre 🤗!!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Michelle R My condolences, Michelle. Music can always offer a certain kind of comfort.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Noel Nguyen Charming and cheerful Mozart. Bravo, Noel!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Claudia Thank you very much for your kind words, Claudia. I started studying this movement when Dominic announced the Mozart Challenge. There are mainly two reasons for having a carpet on the piano.…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@claudiadm73 I hadn't seen your video, before. What a beautiful interpretation, full of charm. I'm also delighted that we happened to choose the same sonata, it's one of my favorites,…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
I would have loved to have had one or two more weeks to achieve a more polished interpretation. But this is what it is. I truly enjoyed learning this movement,…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@chuck levin Great interpretation of a great piece. I like your tempo and all the nuances of your deeply expressive playing. Bravo, Chuck!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Amanda Clark Nice playing, your transition to the minor key is very expressive!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Claudia Very beautifully sung, and you have a captivating sound. It's a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for sharing, Claudia!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Astrida Beautifully shaped phrasing and rich tone color. What a great idea to play this movement with orchestra, it creates the perfect atmosphere, Bravo, Astrida!!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Week 4 — Share Your Playing 🎶
@Sindre Skarelven A huge bravo, Sindre! Perfect character and style. There's great tension and drama in the first movement, and beautiful lyricism in the second.…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
1 mth ago
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🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Ursina Boehm Extraordinary and impressive start to this piece, Ursina. What can I say? It's a masterpiece, and you're playing it wonderfully. Of course,…
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 1: Select your piece!
I'm learning the third movement, Allegretto grazioso, from the Sonata nº 13 in B flat major K 333. It reminds of many Mozart concerto finales, I like its playful character and theatrical dialogue.
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 – Play Through & Share
@Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, Sindre! I never imagined I'd get the chance to play an excerpt from a concertante work by Rachmaninoff like this, but it was a matter of luck that I found the…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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Romantic Music Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Play Through & Share
@Angela Fogg Thanks, Angela!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
Romantic Music Challenge
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Re: 🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
Great idea for a new challenge, Dominic! I'm going to learn the third movement, Allegretto grazioso, from the Sonata Nº 13 in B flat major K 333. I've always felt this music embodies the pure spirit…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Week 4 – Play Through & Share
@Marc M Very poetic music and lyrical playing, bravo Marc!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
Romantic Music Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Play Through & Share
@Jarkko Janhunen Thank you, Jarkko!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
Romantic Music Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Play Through & Share
@Priya Viseskul Thank you, Priya, for your reply to Andrew.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
Romantic Music Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Play Through & Share
@Michelle R Beautiful, Michelle! Congratulations on your first Chopin. I'm sure this is just the beginning, and many more will follow.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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Romantic Music Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Play Through & Share
@Noel Nguyen Absolutely gorgeous, Noel! Thank you for such extraordinary playing, I can hardly imagine a more romantic choice for this challenge. Bravo!!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
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Romantic Music Challenge
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