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Young Filipino pianist wins awards in international music contest
Young Filipino pianist wins awards in international music contest
ABS-CBN News Intern,
Chelsea Arcilla
Published Sep 10, 2024 05:34 PM PHT
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Updated Sep 11, 2024 09:45 AM PHT
Juan Carlos "Uno" Profeta. Photo from Etude Casa Musica's Facebook page
Juan Carlos "Uno" Profeta. Photo from Etude Casa Musica's Facebook pageAt 13 years old, Juan Carlos "Uno" Profeta secured the championship in the Piano Solo Junior Age Group category at the 2024 Fukuoka International Music Competition last August.
At 13 years old, Juan Carlos "Uno" Profeta secured the championship in the Piano Solo Junior Age Group category at the 2024 Fukuoka International Music Competition last August.
When Uno's mother, CJ Profeta, was asked about her reaction to her son's achievement, she replied: "Mixed emotions of happiness and excitement. Pinaghandaan nila 'yung Fukuoka para maging flawless ang performance niya doon."
When Uno's mother, CJ Profeta, was asked about her reaction to her son's achievement, she replied: "Mixed emotions of happiness and excitement. Pinaghandaan nila 'yung Fukuoka para maging flawless ang performance niya doon."
"Excited naman ako kasi he is now stepping up to another level, at iyan na ang pinaghahandaan nila ngayon."
"Excited naman ako kasi he is now stepping up to another level, at iyan na ang pinaghahandaan nila ngayon."
Uno with his mom. Photo from Etude Casa Musica's Facebook page
Uno with his mom. Photo from Etude Casa Musica's Facebook pageAccording to Ms. Profeta, Uno started taking piano lessons at the age of 5, after noticing his potential at two years old.
According to Ms. Profeta, Uno started taking piano lessons at the age of 5, after noticing his potential at two years old.
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"Uno is in the piano training pool of Etude Casa Musica. His lessons are a continuous learning for competitions," she said.
"Uno is in the piano training pool of Etude Casa Musica. His lessons are a continuous learning for competitions," she said.
"There's a long-term plan for him, so to speak," added Ms. Profeta, citing the emotional, psychological, and physical preparations of his son for competitions.
"There's a long-term plan for him, so to speak," added Ms. Profeta, citing the emotional, psychological, and physical preparations of his son for competitions.
Uno with his prizes. Photo courtesy of Carl Profeta
Uno with his prizes. Photo courtesy of Carl ProfetaThe 2024 Fukuoka International Music Competition is just one of the contests that Uno has participated in.
The 2024 Fukuoka International Music Competition is just one of the contests that Uno has participated in.
The young Filipino pianist has also bagged awards from different international competitions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Canada.
The young Filipino pianist has also bagged awards from different international competitions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Canada.
Despite his busy schedule, Uno also excels in his academics and extra-curricular activities. Aside from music contests, he also joins national and international math competitions.
Despite his busy schedule, Uno also excels in his academics and extra-curricular activities. Aside from music contests, he also joins national and international math competitions.
"As a teenager, marami talagang distractions or balakid sa kanyang training. Pero alam niya ang responsibilities niya. Hindi siya pinipilit to do the international music competitions… gusto niya ito. At nilalagyan niya ito ng oras," Ms. Profeta said of her son.
"As a teenager, marami talagang distractions or balakid sa kanyang training. Pero alam niya ang responsibilities niya. Hindi siya pinipilit to do the international music competitions… gusto niya ito. At nilalagyan niya ito ng oras," Ms. Profeta said of her son.
"I realize that he has a gift... We support him in music because this is shaping him to become the best version of himself," she added. "Music also opened the world for him. The best gift music has given my son so far is to make him believe in himself and make him realize that nothing is impossible if you are willing to work hard for it."
"I realize that he has a gift... We support him in music because this is shaping him to become the best version of himself," she added. "Music also opened the world for him. The best gift music has given my son so far is to make him believe in himself and make him realize that nothing is impossible if you are willing to work hard for it."
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