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2016 Official CIA Coupe Mondiale Website Launched - Russia
Pope Francis and Trio TreGeerazionale (Three Generations) - Italy
Yuri Anadoriyevchi Masterclass, Accordion Orchestra Conducting - China
VI International Competition of Bayan and Accordion Players in Moscow
2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival Prospectus – New Zealand
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Marco Lo Russo’s News – Cuba, Lithuania, Italy
Celebrity Interview: Luigi Bruti, CIA Merit Award Recipient - Italy
Video & Pictures: 10th Anniversary Jubilee Concert of "Harmony" - Russia
Video: The Voice 2015 Madi Davis - Semifinals: "Big Girls Don't Cry" - USA
New Arrangment by Renzo Ruggieri, Variations on Säkkijärven Polka - Italy
Encore by Mika Väyrynen of Nuoruusmuistoja by Lasse Pihlajamaa - Finland
Dargaville Enjoys Accordion Promotions - New Zealand
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society’s 13th Annual Holiday Concert - USA
Video: El Chocolo by Zamar
Video: Fantasy On Carol Of the Bells (Joseph Natoli - FR8X) - USA
14 Years Ago: December 2001
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Nerea Rodriguez Nunez Concert, Barcelona – Spain
Simone Zanchini Quartet Album Launch Concert, Longiano – Italy
Zoltan Orosz Concerts, Karvan, Budapest – Hungary
Martynas ‘Classic Live Show’ Concerts, Vilnius – Lithuania
James Lesueur New Year’s Day Concert, Paris – France
Paprika on BBC World Service on January 2nd
Paris Moscou Duo Concert, Clermont-Ferrand - France
Tian Jianan Performing For Chinese New Year in Indiana - USA
VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb, 28th February 2016, Vienna - Austria
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Editors Note:by Rob Howard |
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 Another year of global accordion activity draws to a close. As this is our final news for 2015, the team at Accordions Worldwide would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Our first news for 2016 will be online on January 8th. If you would like to contribute an item for this news please email: robaccord5@hotmail.com In the meantime have a peaceful Christmas and a healthy New Year, and enjoy your accordion music. Rob Howard |
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2016 Official CIA Coupe Mondiale Website Launched - Russiaby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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 The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), a member of the International Music Council (IMC), an NGO offical partner of UNESCO, has published the official website for the 69th CIA Coupe Mondiale and 136th General Assembly in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, 11 to 17 September, 2016. This major event will be hosted by CIA member, the International Music Centre "Harmony". CIA President Raymond Bodell announced: "Russia has a renowned place in the International world of the accordion and so I am delighted that the first Coupe Mondiale in Russia is now being held in this famous accordion region." Harmony Art-Director Alexander Poeluev - "We invite all accordion players to participate in the 69th Coupe Mondiale in Rostov-on-Don. An exciting competition, unique concerts, exhibitions and many interesting events will take place during this week." The 2016 Coupe Mondiale will feature eight international categories of competition – Coupe Mondiale – Masters Coupe Mondiale – Junior Coupe Mondiale – Virtuoso Entertainment – Junior Virtuoso Entertainment – Digital – Chamber - Classical – Chamber - World Music as well as superb concerts and important meetings of the CIA Executive Committee, CIA Music Committee, the General Assembly of Delegates, where members will decide the business and future plans of the CIA. The 2016 Coupe Mondiale website has full details online at: Coupe Mondiale. |
Pope Francis and Trio TreGeerazionale (Three Generations) - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 The Trio TreGeerazionale (Trio Three Generations) had one of the most exciting days on December 16th, that musicians like Teddy Reno (89 years), Sylvia Pagni (38 years) and Elisa Riccitelli (20 years) can get.The Trio TreGeerazionale, unique in the world for their different ages, met with the Pope in the Piazza St Peter where they performed the song dedicated to Pope Francis "Uno Come Noi” (One Like Us). "Uno Come Noi” was composed by popular accordionist Sylvia Pagni, text by well known singer Teddy Reno and performed by the Trio TreGeerazionale with a choir of 20 children led by Father Janusz Szmigielski from the Parish of Scerne, Pineto. The Pope listened to all the song which was performed on the eve of the Popes' birthday. |
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Yuri Anadoriyevchi Masterclass, Accordion Orchestra Conducting - Chinaby Ding Peng |
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 Prof Yuri Anadoriyevchi (Russia) was invited by the China Accordion Association to run an Accordion Orchestra Conducting masterclass in Beijing from 7th to 10th December.25 young accordion teachers from different parts of China took part in the masterclass and over the 3 days, they studied conducting skills, how to lead the orchestra with assurance and how to create and develop their accordion orchestras. All the 25 young teachers were very happy to have the opportunity of this masterclass and plan to organize accordion orchestras in the future. |
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VI International Competition of Bayan and Accordion Players in Moscowby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 The VI International Competition of Bayan and Accordion Players and the 27th International Festival "The Bayan & Bayan Players" will be held at Gnesins Grand Concert Hall, Moscow, from 13 to 20 December 2015. Artistic Director is Friedrich Lips (picture left).Reports will be added as they come to hand. Competition rules and posters/program in English/Russian and 62 page program at: 2015Moscow Results, photos and video online now at: 2015Moscow |
2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival Prospectus – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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 The Prospectus (Rules and Regulations) for the 2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival, to be held in Auckland on Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June 2016, are now available at: 2016 NZ ProspectusThe rules for the international categories closely follow the rules of the Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific international concert music category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Masters category and the South Pacific entertainment category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category. Junior (under 18 years) South Pacific categories require the first round of the Coupe Mondiale Junior concert and entertainment categories. Entry closing date is 16th April 2016. NZAA President Sonja Palinich writes: “The NZAA has staged this event since 1972 and we are delighted to once again have the use of the Raye Freedman Arts Centre (picture below). This outstanding modern venue is ideally suited to our requirements with excellent acoustics, lighting and full facilities all under one roof.” Past events reports at: South Pacific Daily Reports The Australian AATA Championships are held 1 week later in Sydney and have similar rules for the international categories. |
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Video: Concert, 15th December, Gnesin Hall, Moscow - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Concert, during the 27th International Festival "The Bayan & Bayan Players", held at Gnesin Grand Concert Hall, Moscow, from 13 to 20 December 2015. Friedrich Lips, Master of Ceremonies for this Concert and Festival Artistic Director. Concert dedicated to the jubilees of Russian composers: 100th anniversary of Nikolai Tchaikin 90th anniversary of Alexander Cholminov 90th anniversary of Yuri Shishakov 90th anniversary of Anatoly Shalayev 85th anniversary of Roman Ledenev 70th anniversary of Anatoly Kusiakov 70th anniversary of Alexander Zhurbin Performances by international competition laureates: Vladimir Volkov, Mikhail Burlakov, Semion Shmelkov, Alexander Selivanov, Petr Babin, Eugeny Krasheninnikov, Vitaly Bogolyubov, Iosif Purits, Angelina Koznova, Aremt Kriklivy, Tolegen Kakimov. Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Alfred Ginsburg, President of Russian Union of Musical Instrument Craftsmen. Reports of the event will be added as they come to hand. Competition rules and posters in English/Russian, video and 62 page program at: 2015Moscow |
Marco Lo Russo’s News – Cuba, Lithuania, Italyby Rob Howard |
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| Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo recently spent a very successful time in Cuba, performing sell out concerts as part of the XVIII Italian Culture Week. For some of concerts there were changes of location at the last minute because too many spectators could not attend. He commented that "I left Cuba feeling that the audiences appreciated the art of my music, and this fills me with satisfaction. Rich emotions and joy, sharing, that's what I take away from this wonderful experience”. The event was organised by the Italian Embassy in Havana. Most gratifying for Marco Lo Russo was the closing concert (picture above) of the Italian Culture Week, entitled ‘Made in Italy’, held to meet the demands of the large audience, in the central Piazza Old Havana, accompanied on stage by the Cuban rock star David Blanco. Marco Lo Russo next performs on Saturday December 19th in Palanga, Lithuania. Back in Italy, on Wednesday December 23rd at 4.30 pm, Marco Lo Russo will hold a press conference at the studios of Radio Picture (FM 97.0-92.0), moderated by journalist Renata Guerrini, answering questions from the local press, performing, and sending greetings to his fellow citizens live on radio. |
Celebrity Interview: Luigi Bruti, CIA Merit Award Recipient - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 One year, after receiving the prestigious Merit Award in Salzburg, Austria, awarded by the CIA (Confederation International des Accordeonistes), at the 2014 Coupe Mondiale, the talented musician and musical instrument developer, Luigi Bruti, has been interviewed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl.Q. Luigi, we have been meeting you around the world, promoting the Roland V-Accordion! Are you still in the musical instrument business? A. Absolutely yes. ........ I have been very busy driving a fantastic adventure inside a new company, born together with 12 fine and talented engineers (former colleagues) as well as the help of the PROEL company. In DEXIBELL (this is the new brand name), we have completely re-invented the Digital Piano with a revolutionary technology and cool Italian design. Read the full Celebrity Interview at: Luigi Bruti Read the Merit Award Nomination for Luigi Bruti at: BrutiNomination |
Video & Pictures: 10th Anniversary Jubilee Concert of "Harmony" - Russiaby Harley Jones |
  The International Music Center 'Harmony' is celebrating 10 years of musical successes.Video and new pictures of the Jubilee 10th Anniversary 'Concert of Harmony' and 10 years of history at: 2015Harmony |
Video: The Voice 2015 Madi Davis - Semifinals: "Big Girls Don't Cry" - USAby Harley Jones |
| A few days ago, NBC's 'The Voice' featured Madi Davis singing: "Big Girls Don't Cry" and she was beautifully supported by accordionist and Music Director Paul Mirkovich. As part of NBC's Fall shows in 2015, NBC’s The Voice follows the strongest vocalists from across the country and invites them to compete in this season's blockbuster vocal competition. |
New Arrangment by Renzo Ruggieri, Variations on Säkkijärven Polka - Italyby Harley Jones |
  Just released arrangement titled 'Variations on Säkkijärven Polka', catalog rrenzo507 by famed Italian performer and teacher Renzo Ruggieri. This arrangement is based on the famous Finnish tune Säkkijärven Polka. Säkkijärven Polka, also called the "Karelian-Finnish Polka," is a well-known folk tune from Finland, popular with Finnish accordionists. As the title Variations on Säkkijärven Polka suggests, this is an arrangement with variations and was created to be used in international competitions in "virtuoso" style. The work also fits well for concerts where the performer wants to display brilliant melodic repertoire. This arrangement is featured on the Carnevale CD and eTracks mp3 album of Viivi Maria Saarenkylä Catalog: viivi01 Viivi Maria Saarenkylä played this work and won 1st in Castelfidardo 2014 and many podium finishes at international competitions in 2014 and 2015 including 2nd place at the 2015 Coupe Mondiale. Other Virtuoso arrangements by Renzo Ruggieri (only €10 each) rrenzo501 - Song For S.B (Solo) rrenzo502 - Volo Degli Angeli (Solo) rrenzo503 - Tango Italiano (Solo) rrenzo504 - Carnevale (Solo) rrenzo505 - Roma Tango Solo rrenzo506 - Cinema (for 4 parts and drums, electronic accordion) rrenzo507 - Variations on Säkkijärven Polka |
Encore by Mika Väyrynen of Nuoruusmuistoja by Lasse Pihlajamaa - Finlandby Harley Jones |
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| Video 1: Original Nuoruusmuistoja by Lasse Pihlajamaa (1916 to 2007) who was a famous accordionist and composer who released over 20 albums and was very popular in his homeland of Finland. Video 2: Encore at his recent Coupe Mondiale concert. Mika Väyrynen has made a beautiful fresh arrangement of this Finnish evergreen that the audience enjoyed very much. |
Dargaville Enjoys Accordion Promotions - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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 The once thriving accordion town of Dargaville in the Kaipara region of New Zealand, enjoyed a weekend of accordion activities as the Holiday Season began its busy lead up to Christmas.The Dargaville Museum, home to the extensive Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time collection put together the winning float for the annual Dargaville Christmas Parade. Local accordionist and creator of the display Kevin Friedrich who was visiting his home town, joined the float (picture above) entertaining the troops, as happened back in the war days, with the Museum's float 'Xmas in the Trenches'. Also joining the Parade were local musicians (picture left) Joan Brown (accordion) and Linda Litt (percussion), daughters of Ben and Doreen Emmett, Kevin's original accordion teachers, who operated a large accordion studio in Dargaville in the 1950s-1970s. The three joined then joined forces to perform at the outdoor 'Christmas In the Gardens' celebration attracting a large audience in the popular park on the banks of the Northern Wairoa River. Dargaville was at one time a major musical center, hosting eight accordion bands spread over four accordion studios, the Dargaville Pipe Band, the Dargaville Brass Town Band, The Dargaville String Orchestra and the ongoing Tamburica Orchestra in addition to the numerous musical ensembles at the local Schools. Today, the community continues to support many activities including fundraising $20,000 in prize money for the recent 2009 Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships, the establishment of the new wing at the Dargaville Museum to house the accordion exhibition as well as commissioning New Zealand Composer Gary Daverne to compose the work Gem of the Kaipara in honor of long time arts and music promoter Jenny Cocurullo and supporting annual sell out accordion concerts hosted by Kevin Friedrich. |
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Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society’s 13th Annual Holiday Concert - USAby Dan & Joan Grauman |
| Video: 1. Let There Be Peace On Earth 2. We Wish You a Merry Christmas Two Christmas singalong selections from the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society’s 13th Annual Holiday Concert on 13th December at the Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Falls Church, Virginia. Conductor Joan Grauman. |
Video: El Chocolo by Zamarby Harley Jones |
| Uploaded on May 4, 2010, Zamar playing Argentinian Tango El Chocolo. |
Video: Fantasy On Carol Of the Bells (Joseph Natoli - FR8X) - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
| Fantasy On Carol Of the Bells by Joseph Natoli. Published on Dec 11, 2015. Joseph Natoli writes: "This melody written by Mykola Leontovych in 1904 has always been one of my favorite Christmas melodies, and I have always wanted to compose a larger scale Fantasy based on this melody. The Roland FR8X V-Accordion lends itself quite well for orchestrating this composition. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did while writing it." |
14 Years Ago: December 2001by Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide News for December 2001 included a report by Vladimir Zubitsky of the London Accordion Festival, a one-off star studded two day event that included a large number of international accordionists. This event, organised by Romano Viazzani (picture right), had a very large number of international performers, probably the most of any accordion festival held in the UK. First London Accordion Festival 2001 – England Contributed by Vladimir Zubitsky The First London Accordion Festival 2001 was held at the Wembley Conference Centre in Wembley, London on December 8th and 9th. The event featured an opening concert with the BBC Symphony Concert Orchestra (conducted by Nick Davies), Frederic Deschamps who played ‘Suite Punta Del Este’ (Piazzolla), Owen Murray playing the John Webb ‘Concert’, Romano Viazzini, and Vladimir Zubitsky who played a concert version of ‘Rossiniana’ with the symphony orchestra. The festival included music exhibitions, CDs, musical instruments and non-stop concerts from 9.30 am to midnight, featuring a variety of music from classic to jazz and musette by soloists, ensembles and orchestras. Performers included Djordje Gajic, John & Lisa Leslie, The Czardas Duo, David Farmer, The High Society Dance Orchestra, David Lukins, the Gary Blair Scottish Dance Band, Andy Anderson, Colchester Accordion Show Band, Jack Emblow, KODA, Frank Marocco (USA), Frederic Baldo, Marielle Roy, Jerome Richard & Lucile Touchard (France), Fabio Rossato, Vincenzo Abbracciante (Italy), Vely & Susanne Kujala (Finland), Nan Li, Phuong Nguyen & Yi Yao (China ), students of the Royal Academy of music, and many others. The closing concert included performances by ‘Duo Zubitsky’ (Vladimir and Natalia Zubitsky), ‘Hallo Mr Sax’ with Simone Zanchini, and Gervasio Marcosignori. |
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4th National Accordion Competition, Santiago – Chileby Rob Howard |
 The 4th National Accordion Competition takes place on December 18th and 19th, 8pm each evening, at the Conservatorio Nacional de Acordeon, San Alfonso 71, San Bernardo, Santiago, Chile.The guests include Hugo Rivera, Daniel Angel, Andres Sepulveda, Juan Carlos Berrios, and Victor Hugo Campusano. For further information email: conservatorio.direccion@gmail.com |
Nerea Rodriguez Nunez Concert, Barcelona – Spainby Rob Howard |
 Conservatory student Nerea Rodriguez Nunez performs in concert on Saturday December 19th, 7.30pm, at the Casa D’espiritualitat Sant Felip Neri, Nena Casas 43 – 47, 08017 Barcelona, Spain. The programme includes music by Correa de Araujo, A.Nordheim, Bach, Zolotarev, Scarlatti, and Gubaidulina.For further information email: caesfelpneri@gmail.com |
Simone Zanchini Quartet Album Launch Concert, Longiano – Italyby Rob Howard |
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| The Simone Zanchini Quartet perform at the Teatro Petrella, Piazza S. Girolamo, 3, Longiano, on Sunday December 20th, 9pm. This gig is the official launch of the quartet’s new CD ‘Casadei Secondo Me’. Admission is 15 Euro. With accordionist Simone Zanchini in the quartet are Stefano Bedetti (saxophone), Stefano Senni (bass), and Marco Frattini (drums). |
Zoltan Orosz Concerts, Karvan, Budapest – Hungaryby Rob Howard |
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| On Tuesday December 22nd, 5pm, accordionist Zoltan Orosz and Borbely Mihaly (saxophone) perform at the Roman Catholic Church, Karvan. Entrance is free. There is a New Year's Day concert on Saturday January 2nd 2016 at 7pm, with Zoltàn Orosz and world-renowned virtuosos at the Event Centre MOMkult, Csörsz utca 18., Budapest 1124. Zoltan Orosz studied both the accordion and the organ at the Bela Bartok Conservatory in Budapest, and later at the Franz Liszt College, Budapest. He has since pursued a very successful international career as an accordionist, with several recordings to his credit. For further information email: info@harmonika.hu |
Martynas ‘Classic Live Show’ Concerts, Vilnius – Lithuaniaby Rob Howard |
 Lithuanian accordionist Martynas performs his ‘Classic Live Show’ on December 26th and 27th, 6pm, at Kernaves gatve 84, Compensa Koncertu Sale, Vilnius.Martynas also performs in concert on December 31st, 5pm, at the Nacionaline dailes galerija, Vilnius. Martynas Levickis is known for his diverse appearances in television projects, including winning ‘Lithuania’s Got Talent’, as well as a concert performer. He began music studies at eight when he entered the S. Sondeckis Music School in Šiauliai (in the class of M. Markeviciene), followed by graduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. In 2004 he became the first accordion player in Lithuania to have received the Queen Morta Prize, and in 2006 his achievements were recognized by the Šiauliai City Municipality who presented him with a new Pigini accordion. He has been participating in national and international music competitions and festivals since 2002. |
James Lesueur New Year’s Day Concert, Paris – Franceby Rob Howard |
 French accordionist James Lesueur performs in concert on New Year’s Day, January 1st, 5pm, at Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, 1 rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, a church situated close to Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris. |
Paprika on BBC World Service on January 2ndby Rob Howard |
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| Rita Ray presents live performances from musicians with global roots who are making music in London, and Paprika will be one of the bands who will be heard performing. This programme is on the BBC World Service – radio and internet -on Saturday January 2nd, 2pm, repeated on Sunday January 3rd at 8pm. |
Paris Moscou Duo Concert, Clermont-Ferrand - Franceby Rob Howard |
 The Paris Moscou Duo of Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov – perform in concert on Thursday January 7th, 8pm, at Maison de l’Oradou, 88 rue de l’Oradou, Clermont-Ferrand, France. |
Tian Jianan Performing For Chinese New Year in Indiana - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 Tian Jianan will be performing for Chinese New Year on 30th January at the Union Ballrooms, Purdue, Indiana. Her performance will be part of a collection of campus activities celebrating the Chinese New Year.Tian Jianan is a 21-year-old virtuoso who has won numerous international competitions in Italy, Germany, Russia, New Zealand, China, Germany, Italy and Canada. These international successes include both academic concert music categories and entertainment categories. Tian has released 4 CD's available online at: Tian Jianan General admissions seating from $15. Cash bar available. For further information, visit the Purdue University website. |
VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb, 28th February 2016, Vienna - Austriaby Harley Jones |
| VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2016 is an international competition for accordion soloists (with no compulsory test pieces) with various categories. Download the categories and entry forms at: 2016VAMO.pdf |
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New and Updated Site: Sergey Osokin, New CV, Performer and Teacher, Moscow - Russiaby Harley Jones |
 Sergey Osokin has added an updated biography in English and Russian to his site. This performer and teacher from Moscow, tutor at Schnittke's Moscow State Institute of Music has been performing in many countries, including recently in China and Lithuania. The new Il Dolce Dolore CD by Sergey Osokin (accordion) features has recently been released and features four major works, Sergey Osokin performing with Nadezhda Tokareva (violin) and Andrey Berezin (violoncello). Site updates include the pages about three albums: os601 Eternal Returning CD and eTracks album os602 Il Cinema Per Sempre CD and eTracks album os603 Il Dolce Dolore CD and eTracks album |
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