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Video: “Peace Dream” by Gorka Hermosa Premiere Performance at Berliner Philarmoniker - Germany
John Jones MBE wins ‘Pride of Manchester’ Award – UK
2023 Accordionfest & International Masterclass - Estonia
26th Edition of the Italian Championship of Organetto and Diatonic Accordion – Italy
Accordionists Perform with Painter Concert – Netherlands
Tulle Nuits de Nacre Festival – France
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Online: Dr. William Schimmel’s 2023 Seminars – USA
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Akkordeon-Ensemble Hermi Kaleta Concert Performance - Austria
Upper Austrian Accordion Orchestra Concert - Germany
Game of Reeds Duo Concert – Switzerland
“Black Pencil” Performs in New Music Theatre Production – Netherlands
“Incantation” Entertains at English Country Dance - USA
Canterbury Accordion Association Variety Concert – New Zealand
GR8 Ideas Workshop June/July Series - USA
2023 Merlin Music Summer Camp – Scotland
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2023 South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival Daily Reports - New Zealand
CNIMA July 2023 Accordion Workshops – France
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Harley Jones Celebrates 70th Birthday in True Accordion Style – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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 Picture above: Heather Masefield with brother Harley JonesAccordions Worldwide founder Harley Jones, celebrated his 70th birthday in true accordion style at the Milford Cruising Club, Auckland, New Zealand on June 10th, 2023. The event saw a large number of accordionists, past and present members of the North Shore Accordion Orchestras and the New Zealand Accordion Association plus many family friends. Entertainment was provided by Tracey Collins and Lee Gray (guitar and vocals - pictured below) with a special set by Maurice Jones and his daughter Alanah Jones (vocals - picture top right). The venue was magnificently decorated by Harley's niece Amber Masefield who was also in charge of photographing the event, pictured with brother Grayson Masefield lower right. Event pictures: harleyjones/70.htm |
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Video: “Peace Dream” by Gorka Hermosa Premiere Performance at Berliner Philarmoniker - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: The premiere of "Peace Dream" (composed by Gorka Hermosa) was performed at the Berliner Philarmoniker in Germany recently as part of the 2023 Pantonale Peace Festival held in Berlin, Germany from May 14th to 20th, 2023. The work was written for three accordions and orchestra. The performers are Gorka Hermosa, Anna Kolovska, Radu Ratoi and the Potsdam Chamber Orchestra. |
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John Jones MBE wins ‘Pride of Manchester’ Award – UKby Rob Howard |
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  Photo top: John Jones MBE with actress Kym Marsh.Photo above right: John Jones MBE with Coronation St TV stars Faye, Craig and Alya. John Jones MBE, Stockport Accordion Club's redoubtable super charity fund raising accordionist, was one of the eight winners at this year's Pride of Manchester awards ceremony, held on Wednesday May 10th at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. John couldn't resist mentioning his beloved Manchester City then donning his accordion to serenade everybody with ‘Sweet Caroline’. John's fund raising with his accordion is legendary in Macclesfield, where he has raised over £340,000 for various charities, most notably the East Cheshire Hospice. He now goes through to the Pride of Britain event held in London in September - the Stockport AC squeezers are all very proud of you. John was awarded the MBE by Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in 2012 “For charitable services”. He frequently entertains in care homes, where his cheery music is always popular, and regularly plays for charity in Macclesfield General Hospital, where he is well known and highly regarded. |
2023 Accordionfest & International Masterclass - Estoniaby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 2023 Accordionfest Estonia will take place in Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia, from October 20th to 28th, 2023, and the international masterclass will take place in Tallinn from October 23rd to 27th, 2023. The festival co-ordinator is Mikk Langeproon (picture left).The event will include several world premieres, theatric performances, a CD release, guest artists from 11 countries, and many interesting music contrasts. Masterclass tutors are Marie-Andrée Joerger (France), Bjarke Mogensen (Denmark) and Momir Novakovic (Estonia). Conference lecturers are Natalija Melnikovica (Latvia) and Henri Zibo (Estonia). The masterclass will feature five days of intense individual lessons culminating with a final concert and is recommended for students over the age of 12. Application deadline is: September 1st, 2023. For details email: mikk@accordionfest.ee |
26th Edition of the Italian Championship of Organetto and Diatonic Accordion – Italyby AWW |
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| The 26th Edition of the "Italian Championship of Organetto and Diatonic Accordion” will be held in Carsoli, L'Aquila, Abruzzi, Italy from July 7th to 9th, 2023 organised by the A.M.I.SA.D. APS (Music Association Italiana Reed Instruments, Diatonic) by Maiolati Spontini (AN), and Municipality of Carsoli (AQ) in collaboration with the Proloco Carseoli of Carsoli (AQ), the "Friends of Music APS" Association of San Benedetto del Tronto (AP) and the "Italian Music Educational Center of Recoaro Terme" (VI). Registrations close on July 3rd, 2023. Download competition rules here: 2023Carsoli.pdf |
Accordionists Perform with Painter Concert – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
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 Accordionists Ilse Kok, Lieke Op't Roodt and Jef De Haes will perform “Composition No. 8” with painter Ildikó Snijders at the warehouse of Verffabriek OAF Holland in Olst, Overijssel, Netherlands on June 23rd at 8pm. They will be joined by Firiël Werners (flute), Silvan van den Boom (saxophone), Gemma Smit (cello) and Helmer Bijl (percussion).The eight musicians “will search for similarities and differences between their music and 'Composition No. 2', a painting by the Russian-French painter Wassily Kandinsky, through impressions, improvisations and compositions”. “This Russian-French painter has written a lot about the similarities and differences between music and painting. Composition No. 8 continues this quest. Where painters use paint to give color to the world, musicians do so through timbres”. |
Tulle Nuits de Nacre Festival – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 2023 Tulle Nuits de Nacre Festival will be held in Tulle, Limousin, France from June 30th to July 2nd, 2023. The festival will include a variety of accordion soloists and groups providing entertainment. Download program information here: 2023Nuits.pdf For further details email: info@accordeon.org |
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11th European Forum on Music: Sustain Music! - Hungaryby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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| After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the 11th European Music Forum was held at the Hungarian House of Music in Budapest, Hungary from June 8th to 10th, 2023. For the first time since the Paris Forum 2019, the meeting could take place live again. The European Forum on Music (EFM) is the most important European event in the music industry: as an umbrella organization, the European Music Council (EMC) brings together not only the music councils of the member countries, but also international organizations, festivals, orchestras, radio stations, music schools, etc. With this event EMC celebrated its 50th anniversary. The music sector has barely recovered from the effects of Covid-19 when it is already facing new challenges: in addition to the consequences of climate change, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a social, economic and humanitarian crisis in Europe and beyond. In these uncertain times, music has a special task: music remains! Based on common values, music sees itself as a link between peoples. The 5 Musical Rights of the International Music Council are more important than ever, especially access to music for all and fair remuneration for musical activities. In his keynote address, Matt Brennan from the University of Glasgow presented various concepts of sustainability. Since the forum took place in Hungary, a neighboring country of Ukraine, a separate session was not only held on the state of music in that country, but also the special situation of Ukrainian musicians in exile was discussed. Another focus was on various aspects of gender justice in music. Other sessions dealt with digitisation in music, specifically discussing the opportunities and threats of artificial intelligence AI, as well as urban and local communities and EU cultural policy. Forum attendees gained insight into the latest trends, research and applications in these areas, and were able to participate in engaging discussions and workshops led by prominent experts in these fields. At the annual meeting of the European Music Council on June 10, 2023, the members elected a new board for the next two years. The EMC board consists of 7 representatives of the EMC members and decides on the content and the strategic direction. Audrey Guerre - Chair, Michalis Karakatsanis - Vice Chair, Niels Græsholm - Treasurer, Angharad Cooper, Mila Georgieva, Joanna Grotkowska, David Zsoldos. The 12th European Forum on Music will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2024. |
Online: Dr. William Schimmel’s 2023 Seminars – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
 The 2023 Accordion Seminars will be held online from July 28th to 30th this year and curated by Dr. William Schimmel. It is their 29th smash year sponsored by the Accordion Global Association (AGA).Participants include: Dr. Robert Young McMahan, Will Holshouser, Paul Stein, Micki Goodman, Benjamin Ickies, Peter Jarvis, Milica Paranosic, Bill Komaiko, Doug Makofka, Bob Goldberg, Carl Riehl, Godfrey Nelson and Jake Holmes, Rita Davidson, Erica Marie Mancini, Mary Spencer Knapp, Brian Dewan, John Foti, Hanzhi Wang,Gene Pritsker, Dan Cooper, Dr. Denise Koncelik, Bachtopus Quartet, The Main Squeeze Orchestra, Lee McClure, Elliott Sharp, Martina Li will, David Stoler, Sari Kalin, Jack di Benedetto, Mike’s Place Band, Jeanne Velonis, Dr. Thomas Massucci, Lauren Flanagan, Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig, Mark Kostabi, Dave Soldier, David First and Corn Mo. Topics will include: Nailing the genre or busting it The various dimensions of humor Three Shades of Blue How to play a proper reggae How to be your own DJ Asian culture and bluegrass Don’t let the left hand over power the right hand Accordion chotchckas and their social meaning Improving your technique physically How to nail the pocket of a beat/playing a rubato without losing the beat Osvaldo Pugliese - the other Piazzolla The Classical Accordion in America Accordion/fear - the diminished chord Accordio - ranting The choral dimension Soloist and orchestra in one box For further details email: accordionbill@gmail.com |
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Misha Grossu Entertains in Chur - Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Misha Grossu will entertain with a variety of jazz and world music at the Hemingway Cafe in Chur, Switzerland this month. His first performance was on June 15th, with further concerts daily through to June 20th. See poster for details. |
Akkordeon-Ensemble Hermi Kaleta Concert Performance - Austriaby AWW |
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| The Akkordeon-Ensemble Hermi Kaleta will perform in concert at the Volksheim Gross Jedlersdorf in Vienna, Austria on June 17th, 2023 at 6pm. Accordionist Petra Kohl-Hanke will also perform. For details emial: kaleta.hermi@aon.at |
Upper Austrian Accordion Orchestra Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Details of the Upper Austrian Accordion Orchestra Concert. The Upper Austrian Accordion Orchestra, conducted by Johannes Münzner, will perform a concert at the Seelsorgezentrum Lichtenberg in Lichtenberg, Bavaria, Germany on June 18th, 2023 at 6.30pm. See poster for details. |
Game of Reeds Duo Concert – Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Mario Milani (accordion) and Fausto Saredi (clarinet) will perform a “Game of Reeds” concert in Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland, on June 18th, 2023 at 5pm. See poster for details. |
“Black Pencil” Performs in New Music Theatre Production – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
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| “Black Pencil” will perform in a new music theatre production entitled “Tom at the Farm”, with the Theater group Suburbia. which will be held at the Stadsboerderij Kemphaan in Almere, Netherlands. Production information: ''Tom at the farm" is an exciting love drama by author Michel Marc Bouchard and can be seen for the first time in the Netherlands. Tom is in mourning as his friend passed away. On the eve of the funeral, he meets his friend's family for the first time, mother Agatha and brother Francis. In the oppressive isolation of the farm, a complex and dangerous game of struggle and rapprochement between the two men and the mother unfolds. The Dutch premiere will be held on June 24th, 2023, followed by performances every Wednesday to Sunday through to July 30th, 2023. |
“Incantation” Entertains at English Country Dance - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 “Incantation” will entertain at an English Country Dance in Nashville, Tennessee, USA on June 25th, 2023.The group, which features Rachel Bell (accordion - picture left), Nick Bergin (piano) and Susan Kevra (clarinet) will be joined by the Nashville Country Dancers, with dance callers Cathy Hollister and Susan Kevra. Open to dancers of all levels. For details email: rachel@rachelbellmusic.com |
Canterbury Accordion Association Variety Concert – New Zealandby Jeanette Perry |
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| The Canterbury Accordion Association will hold a “Variety Concert” at the Methodist Centre in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch on June 25th, 2023 at 3pm. Performers include the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra conducted by David Thorne. See poster for details. |
GR8 Ideas Workshop June/July Series - USAby Joseph Natoli |
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| The next GR8 Ideas Workshop Series will continue with “50 Deep Dive Tips for Roland FR-8X/Bugari Evo”. • · Part 1 - Sunday June 25th, 2023 3:00pm EDT • · Part 2 - Sunday July 23rd, 2023 3:00pm EDT If you have ever wanted to attain a deeper understanding of how to make your FR-8X or Bugari Evo more functional and cooperative for your musical desires, these two workshops are for you! Parts 1 & 2 of this workshop series will enable you to optimize the amounts and quality of music you should be able to extract from these wonderful instruments. For details email: thegr8.ideas@gmail.com |
2023 Merlin Music Summer Camp – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 2023 Merlin Music Summer Camp will be held in the beautiful Scottish Borders Town of Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, UK from July 7th to 9th, 2023.The event is open to all ages, instruments and voice for children and adults. The accordion tutor is Ian Lowthian (picture left). The whole weekend is geared towards learning tunes/songs as a whole group and at the end of the weekend everyone comes together to perform a concert to friends and family. Events include workshops, music sessions, talent show, tutor concert and a final concert. For details phone: 01896 822376 |
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Release of 2023 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations 2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland Daily Reports from 05 October |
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PIF Castelfidardo 2023 Competition Information PIF Castelfidardo 2022 Daily Reports |
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XXXIV International Festival, Moscow Daily Reports |
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Information 2023 World Accordion Day, 6th May each year |
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2023 Accordion Cruise, Finland Information, News article |
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Accordion Reed Production Article Link |
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Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link News article about Beniamino Bugiolacchi Article Link |
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Serenellini Know the People Interview News Link |
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AAA Festival July 12-16, 2023. Join the AAA for our 85th anniversary in-person celebration this summer!by Frank Busso Jnr |
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 Join us live to help celebrate the 85th anniversary of the American Accordionists' Association! (AAA). The AAA festival will be held at the Marriott Philadelphia West in Conshohocken, PA, July 12-16, 2023.Venue Visit https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1678315148565&key=GRP to book your hotel room today! The discounted room block deadline is June 26, 2023. The rate and room type can sell out prior to the deadline, so book your room early to secure the lowest rate. The importance of reserving a hotel room at the AAA’s official conference hotel, the Marriott Philadelphia West: The AAA makes every effort to keep your expenses at the conference as low as possible. We work hard to negotiate the best hotel rates and to keep conference registration fees as low as possible, even as expenses rise annually. The AAA is able to offer high-quality conferences in desirable locations because we reserve a significant number of hotel rooms. If you choose to stay at another property, the official hotel room block is smaller, making it more difficult for the AAA to gain favorable hotel space at reasonable prices for future meetings. Schedule View the most current version of the festival schedule here: 2023AAASchedule.pdf Registration, Tickets, and Payment Use the following form to register for the festival and to purchase tickets: 2023AAARegistration.pdf Payments can be made by check or online through the AAA’s secure checkout page: AAA-Store Gala Banquet One of the festival’s flagship events is the Gala Banquet on Saturday night. This year’s banquet will feature the 2023 AAA Festival Orchestra conducted by Joan Cochran Sommers, The United States Air Force Strolling Strings, and the Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Frank Busso Sr. To advertise in the Gala Banquet journal, including special messages to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Frank Busso Sr. please use the following link: 2023BanquetJournalAdvertisement We also have some ticket/hotel packages available that may be of interest to you: 2023AAABanquetPackagesAds.pdf Advertise in the Festival Program Journal Would you like to send a personal message to the AAA? Do you have a business that might be of interest to accordion enthusiasts? We invite you to advertise in the Festival Program Journal: 2023AAA-Advertiser.pdf Attention Vendors! If you would like to sell or exhibit merchandise during the festival, please complete an exhibitor registration form here: 2023AAA-Exhibitor.pdf Live Competitions are back! After two years of virtual competition, we are excited to return to live competitions for students of all ages and abilities! Solos, duets, ensembles, and bands. Competition rules can be found online at 2023AAARules.pdf. Entry forms must be submitted by June 12, 2023 and can be found here: 2023AAAEntry.pdf Important Dates June 12 - Competition entry form submission deadline June 16 - Advertisements in Festival Program Journal due date June 16 - Exhibitor/Vendor registration due date June 23 - Registrations and ticket purchases deadline June 23 - Advertisements in Gala Banquet/Lifetime Achievement Award Journal due date June 26 - Deadline to book your hotel room at the official festival hotel at discounted rate Some of our Guest Performers and Presenters We are sure we speak for all when we say accordionists cannot wait to get back together - in person! - to celebrate our beloved instrument. And speaking of accordions, make sure you bring yours along to play in the 2023 Festival Orchestra led by world-renowned conductor, Joan Cochran Sommers! Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) will join us for performances and workshops. Very personable and well-spoken, Grayson has won and been laureate at over a dozen international accordion competitions around the world in classical, entertainment, and digital categories. He is currently the instrumental music teacher for accordion at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Another special guest performer will be accordion legend and Grammy award winner, Joey Miskulin (USA). Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018 for his extraordinary accomplishments with the piano accordion, and a recent recipient of the AAA's Lifetime Achievement Award, Joey continues to delight listeners with his "flying fingers" and ability to engage audiences. Looking for even more entertainment? Look no further than Mario Tacca, past AAA champion and AAA Artist in Residence, who will perform as a soloist at Friday night's gala concert, and with acclaimed vocalist Mary Mancini at our Thursday night dinner. Conducting this year's Youth Orchestra will be Joanna Darrow, who has dedicated her entire life to performing, teaching, and promoting the accordion. She has performed several times with the Philadelphia Orchestra and performed all over Europe, concertizing for over 30 years with her accordion teacher/husband, the late Stanley Darrow. Several accordion orchestras are already slated to perform, including the Accordion Pops Orchestra conducted by Al Terzo, the Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra conducted by Joanna Darrow, and the Busso Festival Orchestra conducted by Frank Busso Jr. The United States Air Force Strolling Strings, with AAA President Frank Busso Jr. on accordion, will perform at our Saturday night’s Gala Banquet. Also at the banquet, we will present our coveted Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime AAA Board member and past president Frank Busso Sr. Frank has been an educator, performer, conductor, and all-around ambassador of the accordion for decades. Keep checking www.ameraccord.com for announcements of additional performers, workshop presenters, events, and registration information! To read more about Joan Cochran Sommers, Frank Busso Sr., Joey Miskulin, and to learn more about the events that led to the formation of the AAA, please see the articles listed below. Click here for many other articles about AAA History. Article #1 - AAA-Formation.htm What events led to the formation of the AAA? Article #9 - "Spotlight on Frank Busso Sr." Article #18 - Joey Miskulin Article #25 - Professor Joan Cochran Sommers |
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2023 South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival Daily Reports - New Zealandby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
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 The New Zealand Accordion Association held the annual South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival on Saturday 3rd June at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom, Auckland.On Sunday 4th June, was the Finale Concert at St Georges Church, Takapuna. Finale Concert Performers: Kevin Friedrich and organist Michael Bell, the Massed Orchestra and NSAO also performed works with organ. Other performers included Grayson Masefield, the Australia FunKordeon and the 2023 competition prize winners. The Sunday Farewell Dinner at Aubergine Restaurant, Takapuna had live music and lots of dancing fun. Daily Reports pictures and results at: 2023SouthPac |
CNIMA July 2023 Accordion Workshops – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| The CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix will hold two accordion workshops next month as follows: July 10th to 15th, 2023 July 17th to 22nd, 2023 The workshops are for all ages, levels and styles. Tutors Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix (pictured below) will cover instrumental work based on the Jacques Mornet method, approach of the accordion as a wind instrument, management of the air column and the bellows, search for a balance between body and instrument, work on touch and articulations, quest for musicality. 2023-06Schedule.jpg For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
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