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<channel><title><![CDATA[secrets of organ playing - when you practice, miracles happen - AUSRA\'S BLOG]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[AUSRA\'S BLOG]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:48:49 +0200</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Quarantine]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/quarantine]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/quarantine#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:54:47 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/quarantine</guid><description><![CDATA[Yesterday I was finishing cleaning our house and my fitbit buzzed me to remind that I still have to step 46 steps to win the hour?. But I was cleaning for almost for 4 hours, not lying on the sofa...Anyway I thought about quarantine yesterday and I came to a conclusion that we soon fill up not only hospitals for infection diseases, but for mental diseases as well...amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "pinkorgaduo-20";amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Relate [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwmgujgu8x5frdjhzkehv2hvgqnhc1ewzzgrbsecmgwuwf9nlkh_1_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yesterday I was finishing cleaning our house and my fitbit buzzed me to remind that I still have to step 46 steps to win the hour?. But I was cleaning for almost for 4 hours, not lying on the sofa...<br>Anyway I thought about quarantine yesterday and I came to a conclusion that we soon fill up not only hospitals for infection diseases, but for mental diseases as well...</div><div><div id="554909702679364422" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recording on Hauptwerk]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/recording-on-hauptwerk]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/recording-on-hauptwerk#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/recording-on-hauptwerk</guid><description><![CDATA[Not much. In the morning I recorded one fugue by Beethoven on Hauptwerk. After breakfast dragged&nbsp;@organduo&nbsp;for a walk and realised that it wasn't a smart idea. Snow storm caught us. It was very windy and cold. We had to shorten our walk and hastily went back home.Later I practised the organ. Although now I don't for what recital I'm preparing April 18th or May 3d or maybe July 31st. So I just pretended that everything is fine and practiced for April 18th. But I think Bach's Easter orat [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwmgujgu8x5frdjhzkehv2hvgqnhc1ewzzgrbsecmgwuwf9nlkh_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Not much. In the morning I recorded one fugue by Beethoven on Hauptwerk. After breakfast dragged&nbsp;<a href="https://steempeak.com/@organduo">@organduo</a>&nbsp;for a walk and realised that it wasn't a smart idea. Snow storm caught us. It was very windy and cold. We had to shorten our walk and hastily went back home.<br>Later I practised the organ. Although now I don't for what recital I'm preparing April 18th or May 3d or maybe July 31st. So I just pretended that everything is fine and practiced for April 18th. But I think Bach's Easter oratory will have to wait until next year...</div><div><div id="279437671943915006" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty school]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/empty-school]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/empty-school#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/empty-school</guid><description><![CDATA[In the morning I drove to school because couldn't get confirmation if we have to go to work or not. School was mostly empty. No kids only few teachers.After returning home talked with my parents on the phone. Told them not to leave home and stay safe. Later one of my colleagues sent me a message. She has a friend in northern Italy. Situation is horrible. People are dying, even young...Went for a walk in the evening.amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search";amzn_assoc_tracking_id [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwmgnvyfvt8auagkuudmlfc7amdcjnrh7thvcqdrtmkrceqpw12_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In the morning I drove to school because couldn't get confirmation if we have to go to work or not. School was mostly empty. No kids only few teachers.<br>After returning home talked with my parents on the phone. Told them not to leave home and stay safe. Later one of my colleagues sent me a message. She has a friend in northern Italy. Situation is horrible. People are dying, even young...<br>Went for a walk in the evening.</div><div><div id="985163645187115489" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrible time]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/terrible-time]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/terrible-time#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:37:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/terrible-time</guid><description><![CDATA[Yesterday afternoon the Mayor of Vilnius announced that all schools will be closed for five weeks because of the corona virus starting on Friday. But later on the Prime Minister of Lithuania announced that schools will be closed for two weeks starting from Monday. So whatever, the things aren't going well. We also had a major storm yesterday. As one of my eight graders pointed out yesterday: what a terrible time we live in.amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";amzn_asso [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwn7kn9iggc6v5uufr48konumshpr3ee7rgqapoxrdiggf6wklu_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yesterday afternoon the Mayor of Vilnius announced that all schools will be closed for five weeks because of the corona virus starting on Friday. But later on the Prime Minister of Lithuania announced that schools will be closed for two weeks starting from Monday. So whatever, the things aren't going well. We also had a major storm yesterday. As one of my eight graders pointed out yesterday: what a terrible time we live in.</div><div><div id="933796637971513054" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration of Independence Day]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/restoration-of-independence-day]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/restoration-of-independence-day#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/restoration-of-independence-day</guid><description><![CDATA[Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Lithuania's restored independence. The weather was quite ugly: wind and rain. So I stayed indoors all day. Practiced the organ, took care of my little tomatoes and sweet peppers, watched some festive events on the TV. Vidas had to go to the University to play our national anthem.amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "pinkorgaduo-20";amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search";amzn [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwsjfyy1bzoadu411aue5alixmzgckgwsl9qhs4cthnwfbwcsh5_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Lithuania's restored independence. The weather was quite ugly: wind and rain. So I stayed indoors all day. Practiced the organ, took care of my little tomatoes and sweet peppers, watched some festive events on the TV. Vidas had to go to the University to play our national anthem.</div><div><div id="100908450583894592" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension about Coronavirus]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/tension-about-coronavirus]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/tension-about-coronavirus#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/tension-about-coronavirus</guid><description><![CDATA[Yesterday after school I visited my parents. Certainly the tension is increasing. They listen to the news all day long. All the news are about corona virus. So this is all my parents now talk about. It doesn't help to feel safe and prosperous.Later I returned home and&nbsp;@organduo&nbsp;and I went for a walk. It's becoming a very healthy habit.amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "pinkorgaduo-20";amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom";amzn_ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwmk7oq2ojkniws3f8tefkwojhbvqj4mn8gckzlfhwfbe48nanb_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yesterday after school I visited my parents. Certainly the tension is increasing. They listen to the news all day long. All the news are about corona virus. So this is all my parents now talk about. It doesn't help to feel safe and prosperous.<br>Later I returned home and&nbsp;<a href="https://steempeak.com/@organduo">@organduo</a>&nbsp;and I went for a walk. It's becoming a very healthy habit.</div><div><div id="377769700172272322" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soap and toilet paper]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/soap-and-toilet-paper]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/soap-and-toilet-paper#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/soap-and-toilet-paper</guid><description><![CDATA[Yesterday I worked at school. Now our custodians are using so much disinfectant at school that my eyes get red and itchy. At least now we always have soap and toilet paper in the restroom.After work I took a long and nice walk with&nbsp;@organduo. Walking in the woods is the best part of my day.amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "pinkorgaduo-20";amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smar [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwsjkckdjpiqe7zd9kbptinanlaxpkcuftdrvilyduynutk6tjn_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yesterday I worked at school. Now our custodians are using so much disinfectant at school that my eyes get red and itchy. At least now we always have soap and toilet paper in the restroom.<br>After work I took a long and nice walk with&nbsp;<a href="https://steempeak.com/@organduo">@organduo</a>. Walking in the woods is the best part of my day.</div><div><div id="196696010715931038" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poirot]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/poirot]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/poirot#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/poirot</guid><description><![CDATA[Nice Sunday. I practiced the organ alone and together with&nbsp;@organduo. Had a nice long walk before the lunch. Later watched&nbsp;Poirot. This TV series is repeated on our national TV over and over again. However, I can never remember, who a killer is, therefore I can watch it every time as a new thing...amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "pinkorgaduo-20";amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search";amzn_assoc_ad [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwmgb59xyzgslo9xrxadzpcfy3ujcqqliy9dd5hvt8j61kbyrdp_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Nice Sunday. I practiced the organ alone and together with&nbsp;<a href="https://steempeak.com/@organduo">@organduo</a>. Had a nice long walk before the lunch. Later watched&nbsp;Poirot. This TV series is repeated on our national TV over and over again. However, I can never remember, who a killer is, therefore I can watch it every time as a new thing...</div><div><div id="447361191264242126" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nephew's birthday]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/nephews-birthday]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/nephews-birthday#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/nephews-birthday</guid><description><![CDATA[Yesterday in the morning Vidas and I went to congratulate my nephew with his 20th birthday. I can't believe how time flies.​Later in the we practiced our organ duet and solo pieces, went for a walk. In the evening we watched&nbsp;Legend of the Fall. Beautiful movie, some of the views were breathtaking.amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "pinkorgaduo-20";amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search";amzn_assoc_ad_typ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwpeh5c6ehxc1owfewo6drkjwkqwqy5hgsbtspegjhhvhwqz7uk_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yesterday in the morning Vidas and I went to congratulate my nephew with his 20th birthday. I can't believe how time flies.<br>&#8203;<br>Later in the we practiced our organ duet and solo pieces, went for a walk. In the evening we watched&nbsp;Legend of the Fall. Beautiful movie, some of the views were breathtaking.</div><div><div id="735648111639733963" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Vilnius Cathedral]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/at-vilnius-cathedral]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/at-vilnius-cathedral#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.organduo.lt/ausras-blog/at-vilnius-cathedral</guid><description><![CDATA[Yesterday I went to my friend's&nbsp;@pauliakaz&nbsp;organ recital at Vilnius Cathedral. He played a short 30 minute program of works by Bach, Naujalis and Boellmann. Although he never graduated from any Conservatory or University with the degree in organ performance, his playing sounded very solid (he studied the organ with&nbsp;@organduo&nbsp;privately). After the concert we went to the restaurant to have some coffee and sweets.&nbsp;@organduo&nbsp;also ordered a salad because he is always hun [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.organduo.lt/uploads/3/2/2/1/3221813/addpnihjzmpclkhtjkrvwu2n2uvbrfnlkjyb8xfwtfkhbzchbdbwz1nwbscvwu9fxpxfnk7hdzygnbujbrrzmbx9y_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Yesterday I went to my friend's&nbsp;<a href="https://steempeak.com/@pauliakaz">@pauliakaz</a>&nbsp;organ recital at Vilnius Cathedral. He played a short 30 minute program of works by Bach, Naujalis and Boellmann. Although he never graduated from any Conservatory or University with the degree in organ performance, his playing sounded very solid (he studied the organ with&nbsp;<a href="https://steempeak.com/@organduo">@organduo</a>&nbsp;privately). After the concert we went to the restaurant to have some coffee and sweets.&nbsp;<a href="https://steempeak.com/@organduo">@organduo</a>&nbsp;also ordered a salad because he is always hungry, haha!<br>&#8203;<br>At home I started to read&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/2TrB5sd" target="_blank">Big Magic: Creative Living Without Fear</a>&nbsp;by Elisabeth Gilbert. I like it even more than&nbsp;Eat, Pray, Love...</div><div><div id="958654050826024364" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>