Juan Carlos' Practice Diary
I think it will help me to write this diary like other members of Tonebase Community; at least one post a week (on Fridays). But I don't know if I'll be able of fulfill it...
These are my goals for the next weeks (and more 
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1. Bach's French Suite nº 5. I love this piece, playing it makes happy because of its kind spirit. I'd like to play it by heart in a video.
2. Bach's Goldberg Variations. In relations with our "Long-term Challenge" in Tonebase. I'd like to play an abridged version (to begin with): Aria, 1, 2, 4, 5, 13, 18, 19, 30, Aria. I've been working on it for several weeks.
3. Of course, Chopin's Prelude nº 15 "Raindrop". I have to play it in the Inaugural Tonebase Community Concert.
4. More Chopin: Etudes op. 10 (1, 3 and 5).
5. And review other pieces so as not to forget them...
I know 
, that's the problem when someone as unorganized as me has to write something like a practice diary.
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Can't wait to hear you, Juan Carlos!
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Great to see your plan, Juan Carlos! Looking forward to hear all the great pieces you are working on!
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Nice to see your list!
I love French Suite 5 also! I would like to revisit it as well soon. I get mesmerized almost playing Bach.
It is hard to juggle all the music you want to learn, revisit, maintain. I make lists and then lose them for a while. I have several notebooks floating around, I like to go back and see the date I started and how long I worked on pieces, even though it’s not sequential. I hope I adhere to my plan a little more with this Tonebase diary!
Looking forward to hearing your Raindrop prelude!-
Susan Yes, I see we have the same problems with the "notebooks floating around"
. Well, let's trust in our new Tonebase diary -
Juan Carlos Olite I feel better knowing I’m not the only one.
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Since I have not prepared yet to Bach's French Suite 5 or Goldbergs..., here I have a video of the well-known Chopin's Waltz in A minor (op. posth.). It was a beautiful surprise to watch in a movie (Desire for Love) that Chopin is playing this music for... George Sand: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htpskv7bA7Q)
So, one of the pieces I don't want to forget.
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Juan Carlos Olite Well done with this lovely waltz! I enjoyed very much your execution of the ornaments.
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Juan Carlos Olite gorgeous playing on the A minor waltz! Well done!
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Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, Sindre! It is a beautiful piece!
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Susan Thank you very much, Susan!
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Juan Carlos Olite I really enjoyed your “Raindrop” prelude yesterday! It is one of my favorites, and you played it so beautifully.
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Susan Oh, Thank you so much, Susan! It was another challenge, I was a bit nervous... But, since you mentioned it, I have a question for you: Do you remember if there was some problems with the audio quality sound? Because with Zoom I couldn't use the Shure mic and I bought another microphone (Blue Yeti) and I am not sure if it worked good enough...
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Juan Carlos I could not notice you were nervous. Congratulations for rising to the challenge! I admire everyone who stepped out and played on this first Tonebase recital for being so brave. I am always nervous when I perform. I think the mic worked well - I don’t recall any problems. I was focusing on how beautiful your phrasing was.
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Susan Rogers Oh, thank you Susan once again! You are very kind. I was a bit worried with the new mic. Well, and now... Schubert!
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wow! I just love it!
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Aline Valade Thank you so much, Aline!
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Beautiful, Juan Carlos Olite !!!!
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After having played this "Gay Printemps" to my friends, I've decided to make this video because Mel Bonis (1858-1937), French woman composer who wrote a lot for the piano, deserves that we play her music: beautiful, moving, elegant...
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Juan Carlos Olite how wonderful you recorded this video for us all to discover this beautiful music!
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Juan Carlos Olite Love this! Such charming music. Hope to learn Phoebe and Desdemona in 2024.
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Juan Carlos Olite Lovely, Juan Carlos - light, delicate, and absolutely charming!
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Andrea Buckland Vidhya Bashyam Michelle R Thank you so much, dear friends! Phoebe and Desdemona are extraordinary choices Vidhya, they represent the personal impressionism of Mel Bonis.
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