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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 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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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
@Meiko What a beautiful performance of a gorgeous piece! You play with such exquisite musicality, in your sound, your dynamics, and your expressive shaping of every phrase. Bravo, Meiko!!
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
@Mary Manuel I know, I know... Nothing is ever truly finished! But your performance of this piece, which I had never heard before, is gorgeous. It sounds absolutely fantastic.…
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
@Sachi Very beautiful phrasing and sound. Sachi! Very pleasant to listen to.
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 Great playing of this refreshing and charming music, Bravo Jarkko!
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
@Koshka Very expressive and moving!
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
Almost on the last day, here is the first part of Brahms's left hand transcription of Bach's Chaconne. As always, I would need more and more time..., but choosing to work on this piece in spite of…
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
@Tammy What a wonderful playing, Tammy! It has all the elements this incredible music requires. This is your concert and I love your lyrical phrasing, as well as your personal and deeply touching use…
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
@Mark Cooper Great playing, Mark! Sounds beautiful and perfect in style!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
2 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Peter Golemme Thank you, Peter!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Mark Cooper You're completely right. I should apply your approach to practicing more often.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Noel Nguyen I always really enjoy your videos, Noel! They are spectacular in every sense. Bravo!! (in every sense, of course).
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
1
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Peter Golemme Wonderful playing, Peter! I like how you shape the growing intensity and expression. Impressive!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Dustin Anderson Great playing, Dustin! I hope you fell better soon!
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Philippa There are tricky, but you handle them very well.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Sindre Skarelven It sounds beautifully lyrical. I'm sure you'll make a great video of this Ballade, Sindre.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Mark Cooper Sounds great, Mark! Very curious that it sounds more secure hands together, as you said.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
@Astrida @Andrea Buckland @Vidhya Bashyam @Doug @Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, my friends. I think it's one of those rare occasions where you find the right words from the composer (in this…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Keep the Momentum
In the middle of my struggle with the Brahms transcription for the left hand of Bach's Chaconne, I've been reading a few articles here and there in search of some kind of inspiration (I have a very…
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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Re: Week 1: A New Hope
@Vidhya Bashyam This touching melody was beautifully sung. And from time to time, I can see your charming companion whispering: "May the Force and Beauty be with you" 😊.
Juan Carlos Olite
Philosophy teacher and piano lover
Juan_Carlos
3 mths ago
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The "Unfinished Business" Challenge
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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
3 mths 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
3 mths 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
3 mths 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
4 mths 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
4 mths ago
🌸 March Challenge: M is for Mozart
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