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Editors Note:by Rob Howard |
Christmas gets closer by the day, and if you are looking for presents for accordionists, please have a look at what the pages of Accordions Worldwide have to offer, including the advertisements and reviews section. There is a huge range of books, CDs and DVDs, music books, sheet music, instruments, accessories, etc, advertised on this website – something for all enthusiasts. Please consider supporting our loyal advertisers, whose quality products should satisfy the needs of accordion enthusiasts everywhere. We at Accordions Worldwide hope all of you have a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas. Next week’s news, published on December 22nd, will be the final news of 2017. Rob Howard |
XXIX “Bayan and Bayanists”国际手风琴艺术节--俄罗斯by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
2017年12月13-17日,XXIX “Bayan and Bayanists”国际手风琴艺术节在俄罗斯格涅辛音乐学院举行。 视频中是13日开幕式音乐会。另附5页音乐会日程。 下载32页活动章程:2017MProgram.pdf 更多14日的视频。 照片报道:2017Moscow |
Renzo Ruggieri是2018年卡斯特费达多国际手风琴艺术节新任艺术总监--意大利by Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
著名爵士手风琴演奏家Renzo Ruggieri是2018年卡斯特费达多国际手风琴艺术节新任艺术总监。2018年的艺术节比赛将于9月10日-16日举行。 他近年来多次前往世界各地举行音乐会,也多次举办艺术节、音乐会等活动。 |
Stephen Dominko (1947-2017),--美国by Rob Howard |
12月10日,Stephen Dominko (1947-2017)逝世。 近期的文章: HS Student Wins Award With Documentary “The Life of Stephen Dominko” http://www.accordionusa.com/?d=01-Jun-2017&lang=en#art2994 |
Michael Bridg演出Eight New Works - 加拿大by Rita Davidson Barnea |
加拿大手风琴家Michael Bridge在去年夏天和加拿大音乐中心和Iranian-Canadian Composers of Toronto (I.C.O.T.)合作,向全世界征集过去五年的新的手风琴独奏曲。 他们收到了来自21个国家的作曲家的53份作品,他们非常高兴,评委们从作品中选出了七部最佳作品,这些将在2018年1月24日下午5:30在加大那多伦多音乐中心进行首演。 Michael Bridge是多伦多大学手风琴演奏博士研究生(导师Joseph Macerollo),致力于开拓手风琴新曲目,现在拥有超过50个世界主席信任他 。 被选出的曲目代表了当代不同的手风琴音乐,包括电子、名家的小品作品和只用手风琴的声音。 Gilberto dos Santos Agostinho Filho: Asterism (德国) Ali Balighi: Daramad (伊朗) Nastaran Pouladzadeh: Mosafer (加拿大) Alan Ahued Naime: Study No. 2 (墨西哥) Edson Zampronha: Trazo (西班牙) Tze Yeung Ho: Utrolig varmt vann (挪威) Christina Althinodorou: Virgules (塞浦路斯) 更多: michael@michaelbridgemusic.com |
22nd International Week of the Accordion, Alcobaça 2018 - Portugalby Rob Howard |
The 22nd International Week of the Accordion takes place in Alcobaça, Portugal, from June 2nd to 10th 2018. This annual festival incorporates the 23rd National Trophy and the 4th International Accordion Competition, organised by the Associação de Acordeão de Portugal ASACORD. This large scale festival includes both national and international competitions, concerts, master classes, workshops and conferences. For further information email: info.asacord@gmail.com |
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芬兰100年庆典和100岁的朋友 - 芬兰by Kimmo Mattila |
12月6日,芬兰庆祝国家建立一百猴年,这是一个伟大的庆祝活动,全国各地有数以百计的活动在进行。 我有一个非常特别的准备,一场音乐会和两张CD给我来自Village Eura的邻居。这位Aili Elo女士和芬兰一起庆祝他的一百岁生日,她在1917年出生于Russian Empire,只在芬兰建国的前几天。 Elo夫人仍住在自己的公寓里,天天读报纸,每周去见她的朋友。 这是一个伟大的事件,以庆祝他的第一百个生日和芬兰100周年在同一星期。 |
Luciano Testani (1948-2017) – 加拿大魁北克by Rob Howard |
意大利出生的加拿大手风琴家于12月去世,享年69岁。他是Montreal Accordéonistes手风琴协会的副主席,和一位终身热爱手风琴并严格训练的古典手风琴演奏者。还是一年一度的Carrefour Mondial de L’Accordeon de Montmagny的固定演员。 魁北克手风琴手Mario Bruneau评论说:“Luciano的去世将会使魁北克的手风琴领域有一个巨大的空洞。” |
12月30日Hanzhi Wang和 Ivan Filipchykn在纽约举行音乐会by Rita Davidson Barnea |
视频: Hanzhi Wang和Ivan Filipchyk演奏Adagio of the Little Prince 和 E Glebov的 a Rose from The Little Prince ballet composed。 “Winter Tales”将会带你去一个有魔力的童话世界,去“冬天的土地”进行一次音乐之旅。梦幻的“Nutcracker", "The Little Match Girl", “Petrushka"和更多的故事都在12月30日。音乐会的节目包括E. Grieg, P. Tchaikovsky, I. Stravinsky的经典手风琴作品。 Hanzhi Wang,多个国际比赛的冠军,和Ivan Filipchyk,纽约的音乐家艺术。 门票15$,更多信息: ivanfilipchyk91@gmail.com |
Alexandra Reekie获得音乐表演奖 -新西兰by Harley Jones |
多才多艺的Alexandra Reekie是2016和2017年新西兰手风琴赛的冠军,已经进行了多次手风琴演出,包括上周和Avalanche City组合(上图)合作演出新西兰第一流行歌曲。 上周,Alexandra在 Northcote College Year 11 赢得了最高音乐奖,因为他高超的音乐表演能力以及和学校的管弦乐队合作的Blue (Gershwin) 。 Alexandra是2017年奥克兰手风琴Symphonietta的贝斯手,她也是一个独奏者。上面的视频是16岁的Alexandra Reekie几个月前和他的父亲演奏的Rhapsody in Blue,她的父亲是国际艺人,歌手和老师Lionel Reekie。 下图是 Alexandra在2017届南太平洋锦标赛压轴音乐会上的表演。 |
Stockport Accordion Club’s Charity Concert, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
Stockport Accordion Club’s big annual charity fund raising concert, organised by John Jones MBE, took place on Friday December 8th at the Broken Cross Club in Macclesfield, Cheshire. This year’s line-up included the Stockport AC Band (with no less than six conductors – John Trigg, Dennis Pepler, Adrienne Sharpe, Tony Ainscough, Marj Howard, Brennan Wilson!), Accordion Spice, Scottish Quartet, Helen Rich, and the fabulous and inimitable Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, who performed solos and also duets with her cousin Philip Watson. The Band pieces included The Bluebell Polka, Las Chiapanecas, After the Ball, Simple Gifts, Amapola, Schneewalzer, Donauwellen, Wien bleibt Wien, Moonlight Serenade, My Way, Liberty Bell, and the Policeman’s Song. SAC member Ged Sweeney sang the ‘Policeman’s Song (from Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance), backed by the Band, which proved to be a highlight. We have been doing this concert since 1999 and this year’s event raised over £1,000 for the East Cheshire Hospice whilst doing our bit to showcase the accordion to the general public. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Alan Crookston Ceilidh Band的新CD – 英国 苏格兰by Rob Howard |
值得注意的是这是Alan Crookston Ceilidh Band的第二张专辑,其中12首来自Gay Gordons to Strip the Willow。这张专辑包含了很多非常著名的曲调,多年来,随着一些现代作品和自己的作品的投入,使他成为了非常独特声音的专辑。这张CD的价格是£10.99外加邮费 。 曲目: Gay Gordons, Circassion Circle, Canadian Barn Dance, Pride of Erin, Riverside Jig, Eva Three Step, Band Leader's Choice, Dashing White Sergeant, Britannia Two Step, St Bernard's Waltz, White Heather Foxtrot, Strip The Willow 更多: a.crookston@sky.com |
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Valerio Russo Concerts – Italyby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Valerio Russo performs in concert this month, as follows: December 15th, 6pm – Benvenuto, Campania December 17th, 7.30pm - San Leucio del Sannio (BN) December 27th, 8.30pm - with Andrea Di Giacomo, Venafro (IS) In 2015 Valerio Russo won first prize at the 68th CIA Coupe Mondiale in Finland. He has competed successfully in several international competitions, and this year released his first CD, ‘Accordion Puzzle’. In November he received a standing ovation when he performed at the Midland Accordion Festival, Dudley, on his UK debut. CD available online at: Valerio Russo |
Ksenija Sidorova ‘Carmen’ Concert, Cesis - Latviaby Rob Howard |
Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova performs her unique arrangement of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ suite on Saturday December 16th, 6pm, at Vidzemes koncertzale, Raunas, Cesis, Latvia. There will be a pre-conversation with Sidorova about ‘Carmen’, chaired by Signe Dzenite, the presenter of the Latvian Radio program ‘Classics’. Attendance in the event is free of charge. Ksenija Sidorova, now based in Spain, started to play the accordion aged eight under the guidance of Marija Gasele in her hometown of Riga, Latvia. She later studied in London at the Royal Academy of Music with Professor Owen Murray. She subsequently received her Masters Degree with Distinction, and has since pursued a highly successful international career. Her recording of ‘Carmen’ won the prestigious German music award Echo Klassik earlier this year. |
Stanislav Angelov Concerts, Western Cape – South Africaby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Stanislav Angelov entertains twice next week at the Casa Bella Restaurant, Broadlands Road, Somerset West, Western Cape. The dates are Saturday December 16th and Wednesday December 20th, 7pm until 9.30pm both evenings. Stanislav Angelov studied the accordion in his native Bulgaria, and received a degree in accordion in 1991, after which he taught at the ‘Constantine Preslavsky’ University, Shumen. In 1992 he moved to Cape Town, South Africa, where he performs, records and teaches. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
Ezequiel Tatich in Folk Music Concert, Buenos Aires – Argentinaby Rob Howard |
On Saturday December 16th, 9pm, the popular accordion entertainer Ezequiel Tatich, from Buenos Aires, known as ‘El Gringo del Acordeon’, performs in a concert involving several different folk music acts. The concert takes place at the Gran Pena Folklorica, Club syD Juventud, Av. Santa Maria, 2662 Rincon de Milberg, Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
Richard Galliano Concerts and CD Launch, Varna, Paris – Bulgaria, Franceby Rob Howard |
On Sunday December 17th, 7pm until 9pm, French accordionist Richard Galliano performs a solo concert at the Festival and Congress Center, Varna Bulgaria. Two days later, Richard Galliano and organist Thierry Escaich perform together on Tuesday December 19th, 8.30pm, in the church Saint-Etienne-du-Mont in the 5th district (arrondissement) of Paris. The occasion is the official launch of their new CD, ‘Aria’. The tracks include: Aria, Caruso, La Follia (d'après Arcangelo Corelli : Sonate en ré mineur "La Follia" op 5 no12), Giselle, Nostalgy, Jeanette, Adagio (d'après Alessandro Marcello : Concerto pour hautbois, deuxième mouvement, Adagio en ré mineur, 5D935), Oblivion, Siciliano (d'après Johann Sebastian Bach : Siciliano en sol mineur BWV 1031), Slovanské Tance (d'après Antonin Dvorak : Tance en mi mineur op 72 no2), Tango pour Claude, Tanti Anni Prima, Vocalise (Sergei Rachmaninov : 14 Romances Vocalise op 34 no14) |
Harry Hussey @ Black Country Accordion Club, West Midlands – UKby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Harry Hussey is the guest at the Black Country Accordion Club Christmas Party, Rowley Regis Disability Centre, West Midlands B65 9AT, on Monday December 18th, 7.30pm. Entry is £5, and there will be a buffet/refreshments. Harry Hussey is an accordion entertainer par excellence, renowned for taking requests rather than performing from a pre-set programme, and producing sophisticated improvisations at a moment’s notice. For further information email: accordions2010@hotmail.co.uk |
Quartetto Gelato Magic of Christmas, Toronto – Canadaby Rob Howard |
Quartetto Gelato, featuring accordionist Alexander Sevastian, performs a seasonal concert on Thursday December 21st, 8pm-10.30pm, at Trinity-st. Paul's United Church, Jeanne Lamon Hall. 427 Bloor St West, Toronto. The Quartetto Gelato will present an exciting holiday show of famous Christmas songs including – ‘I'll be Home for Christmas’, ‘Sleigh Ride’, and ‘Silent Night’. Along with virtuosic showpieces, gypsy tunes and original compositions, the audience will be treated to over two hours of a seasonal musical treat to immediately set everyone in the mood for Christmas. |
Christmas Ceili with the Innisfail Ceili Band, Coventry - UKby Rob Howard |
On Friday December 22nd, 8.30pm until midnight, there will be a Christmas Ceili to the music of the Innisfail Ceili Band, at the Christ the King Club, 14 Westhill Rd, Coventry. The McHugh Schol of Irish Dancing will also perform during the evening. The dance is organised by the Coventry branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The Innisfail Ceili Band, organised by Jarlath Mulhern, teach and rehearse in the Hearsall Inn, 45 Craven St, Chapelfields, Coventry, every Tuesday night. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the music song and craic. Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) is the primary Irish organisation dedicated to the promotion of the traditional music, song, dance and language of Ireland. CCE was founded in 1951 and today] it has more than 400 branches worldwide, in Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Russia, Australia and New Zealand. For further information email: rayjar16@englandmail.com |
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Marconi Bellows "Know the People" Interview, Castelfidardo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
"Know the People" Interview at: 2017Marconi with: Giorgio Marconi (Owner) and Lorella Marconi(Owner). Editor: Holda Paoletti-Kampl "Know the People" of Castelfidardo who have made this small city so famous around the world for their quality accordion products. Interview at: 2017Marconi Picture below: Know the People" with: Giorgio Marconi and Lorella Marconi. |
Prof. Walter Maurer (1931-2017) Passed Away - Austriaby Harley Jones |
The obituary page reporting the sad passing of Prof. Walter Maurer, the long time Secretary General of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) from 1975 - 2006 is being been updated with additional pictures and information. Prof. Walter Maurer had a long life of musical achievements and these can be seen on the web page: Walter Maurer. Also, the Celebrity Interview in 1999 at: MaurerInterview Picture below from the 2007 Innsbruck World Musik Festival, Austria where he held the position of President of the International Accordion Orchestra Assoc. |
Rob Howard Books: Accordion Anthology Still Available - UKby Harley Jones |
The book titled Accordion Anthology by popular accordion author and our Weekly News Editor Rob Howard is still available and is an ideal Christmas gift. Only €17,00 plus postage. Read about Accordion Anthology at: robaccord07 Two other Rob Howard books, "Vintage Accordions" and "Accordion: A Pictorial History" are now sold out and therefore unavailable for this Christmas. The Rob Howard historical series "An A to Z of the Accordion" Volumes 1 to 4 are also available but numbers for some Volumes are getting low. Order online at: Rob Howard |
Free Postage, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books by Benetouxby Harley Jones |
Accordion repair author Thierry Benetoux is offering a Free Postage Christmas Special for all his books until 20 December. Take advantage of this special offer for: Catalog benetouxen00 The Ins and Outs of the Accordion (Book text) € 44,97 - How To Understand and Repair Your Accordion - How to Tune Your Accordion Catalog bthierryen Sounding Out The Accordion (Book text) € 42,00 Catalog benetouxfr00 Comprendre et Reparer Votre Accordeon (Book text) € 45,00 French language Catalog: bthierryfr L’Accordeon & SA Diversite Sonore (Book text) € 49,00 French language |
SqueezinArt New Website Now Online - USAby Harley Jones |
SqueezinArt is back on the internet after an absence of several years. SqueezinArt began in 1994 supplying accordion related holiday gifts and clothing. SqueezinArt principals are both accordionists (Joan - professional, Dan - amateur, picture right) who love the accordion and the friends they meet. Joan, a noted artist is also an AAA Board member and the AAA Historian. From a first catalog in 1994 of one page and five items, there is now a large catalog of accordion related "SqueezinArt" on the new site, complete with excellent pictures of each item. View the popular SqueezinArt t-shirts and so many other accordion related gift ideas, on their new website at: www.squeezinart.com |
Christmas Sheet Music Available Onlineby Harley Jones |
FREE with every order is a copy of the Gary Dahl arrangement of 'Angels We Have Heard on High'. eSheet Music Christmas Books and Collections (sent by email) Gary Dahl - Traditional Christmas Carols eBook, Collection #9 of 21 Christmas arrangements (Solo). View samples Catalog: DH09-eB Gary Dahl - Xmas Special Package (4 pieces) (Solo) Catalog: DHxmaspac James O'Brien Christmas choice of 12 pieces 50% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas12p James O'Brien Christmas grade 4-5 pieces 40% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas5gr James O'Brien Christmas grade 6 pieces 40% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas6gr James O'Brien Christmas grade 7 pieces 40% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas7gr James O'Brien Christmas pieces 50% discount (Duet) Catalog: obriensxmas-duo James O'Brien All Christmas solos 50% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas-solos Charnwood Publishing Printed Sheet Music (sent by post) 10 Christmas Carols (Solo) Catalog: M015A Titles are: Good King Wenceslas, Holy Night, Silent Night, While Shepherds Watched, I saw Three Ships, O Come, all ye Faithful, Away in a Manger, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, The First Nowell, Once in Royal David’s City, The Holly and the Ivy. Busking as an Art Vol 5 Xmas Carol (Solo) Catalog: M305 Titles are: Good King Wenceslas, The First Nowell, I saw Three Ships, Once in Royal David’s City, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, Holy Night, The Holly and the Ivy, We Three Kings, While Shepherds Watched, Away in a Manger, Good Christian Men Rejoice, O Come, all ye Faithful. Christmas Bells (Solo) Catalog: M662 Jingle Bells (Variations) (Solo) Catalog: M332 Ten Christmas Carols (Solo) Catalog: M015 eSheet Music Individual Christmas titles (Solo or Duet) - sent by email Angels From the Realms of Glory (Orchestra) jay4401 Angels We Have Heard On High (Duet) obriensxmas196 As Lately We Watched (Duet) obriensxmas197 Away in a Manger (Duet) obriensxmas198 Carol of the Bells (Duet) obriensxmas199 Christmas (Solo) hs241 Christmas Medley (Joulusikerma) from Finland (Duet) faies5005 Christmas Song (Solo) DH0123a Christmas Tree (Solo) hs176 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus obriensxmas200 Deck The Halls (Duet) obriensxmas189 Ding Dong! Merrily On High (Duet) obriensxmas190 Frosty The Snowman (Solo) DH0213 Go, Tell It On the Mountain (Solo and Duet) obriensxmas191 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Duet) obriensxmas192 Good Christian Men, Rejoice (Duet) obriensxmas193 Good King Wenceslas (Duet) obriensxmas194 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Solo) mfa7080 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Duet) obriensxmas201 Here We Come A-Caroling (Duet) obriensxmas202 Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Duet) obriensxmas203 I Saw Three Ships (Duet) obriensxmas204 I Wonder As I Wander (Duet) obriensxmas205 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (Duet) obriensxmas206 Jingle Bells (Solo) hs169 Jingle Bells (Duet) obriensxmas207 Little Christmas Tree (Solo) hs125 Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming (Duet) obriensxmas208 O Christmas Tree (Duet) obriensxmas209 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Duet) obriensxmas210 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Solo) mfa7057 O Come, O Come Immanuel (Duet) obriensxmas212 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Duet) obriensxmas212 Olde Tyme Christmas (Solo) gm10 Once in Royal David's City (Duet) obriensxmas213 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Solo) DH0223 Silent Night (Solo) mfa7079 Silent Night (Duet) obriensxmas214 Silent Night (Solo) DH0183 Silent Night (Solo) OY604 Silver Bells (Solo) DH0044 Silver Bells (Solo) naa160 The Boar's Head (Duet) obriensxmas215 The Christmas Song (Solo) DH0123 The First Noel (Duet) obriensxmas216 The First Noel (Easy Version) (Solo) naa175 The Friendly Beasts (Duet) obriensxmas217 The Holly and the Ivy (Duet) obriensxmas218 Vilia (Solo) mfa7002 White Christmas Song (Solo) DH0121 eSheet Music Individual Christmas titles (Solo or Duet) - sent by email Angels From the Realms of Glory (Orchestra) jay4401 Angels We Have Heard On High (Duet) obriensxmas196 As Lately We Watched (Duet) obriensxmas197 Away in a Manger (Duet) obriensxmas198 Carol of the Bells (Duet) obriensxmas199 Christmas (Solo) hs241 Christmas Medley (Joulusikerma) from Finland (Duet) faies5005 Christmas Song (Solo) DH0123a Christmas Tree (Solo) hs176 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus obriensxmas200 Deck The Halls (Duet) obriensxmas189 Ding Dong! Merrily On High (Duet) obriensxmas190 Frosty The Snowman (Solo) DH0213 Go, Tell It On the Mountain (Solo and Duet) obriensxmas191 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Duet) obriensxmas192 Good Christian Men, Rejoice (Duet) obriensxmas193 Good King Wenceslas (Duet) obriensxmas194 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Solo) mfa7080 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Duet) obriensxmas201 Here We Come A-Caroling (Duet) obriensxmas202 Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Duet) obriensxmas203 I Saw Three Ships (Duet) obriensxmas204 I Wonder As I Wander (Duet) obriensxmas205 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (Duet) obriensxmas206 Jingle Bells (Solo) hs169 Jingle Bells (Duet) obriensxmas207 Little Christmas Tree (Solo) hs125 Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming (Duet) obriensxmas208 O Christmas Tree (Duet) obriensxmas209 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Duet) obriensxmas210 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Solo) mfa7057 O Come, O Come Immanuel (Duet) obriensxmas212 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Duet) obriensxmas212 Olde Tyme Christmas (Solo) gm10 Once in Royal David's City (Duet) obriensxmas213 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Solo) DH0223 Silent Night (Solo) mfa7079 Silent Night (Duet) obriensxmas214 Silent Night (Solo) DH0183 Silent Night (Solo) OY604 Silver Bells (Solo) DH0044 Silver Bells (Solo) naa160 The Boar's Head (Duet) obriensxmas215 The Christmas Song (Solo) DH0123 The First Noel (Duet) obriensxmas216 The First Noel (Easy Version) (Solo) naa175 The Friendly Beasts (Duet) obriensxmas217 The Holly and the Ivy (Duet) obriensxmas218 Vilia (Solo) mfa7002 White Christmas Song (Solo) DH0121 |
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