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CIA Winter Kongress in Ikaalinen - Finnland
12. Internationales Akkordeonfestival Wien 2011 – Austria
Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb, Vilnius - Litauen
2011 Meisterschaften & Festival und NZAA 40. Jahrestag - Neuseeland
Neue Theater Produktion, "Der Akkordeonist", Poole, Exeter, London - GB
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Great Success for the 2nd Accordion Festival, San Vito al Tagliamento – ItalyCD Nominated for the Norwegian ‘Grammy Awards’, Oslo - NorwayKronos Quartet/Kimmo Pohjonen/Samuli Kosminen – ‘Uniko’ CD release – Finland7th Accordion Trophy in VERSUTTA 2011 - Italy’Silver Disk’ Award to Owen Murray, Moscow – RussiaFrédéric Deschamps Seminars - France, ChinaFilm Music Ensemble Concert - Italy‘14 Years Ago’ – ‘Toccata for Accordion’ wins 1st prize - USA
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Bin Lu at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall - AustraliaMarco Lo Russo in Theatrical Productions, Rome - Italy‘Scotia’s Hardy Sons’ 5th Tour, South Island - New ZealandThe Lila Butler Memorial Ceilis, Sligo – IrelandErika ‘Princess of the Accordion’ Plays For Dancing, Ethe – BelgiumStefan Andrusyschyn @ Harlow AC, Essex – UK
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Charnwood Publications Releases New PiecesProf. Li Cong Website is Updated, Shanghai - ChinaNAA Publications New Music ReleasesSites Updated with Photo Text
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„Akkordeon-Russland“ neue Nachrichten/Webseite- Russlandby Harley Jones |
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| Die neue Akkordeon-Russland-Nachrichten-Webseite (Russia News) wurde am 15. Januar 2011 eröffnet und geht ab 1. Februar mit monatlichen Nachrichten aus Russland online. Diese neue Webseite soll "eine wichtige Informationsquelle über das Akkordeon in Russland“ werden mit: - Informationen für Profis und Amateure über alle interessanten Ereignissen in Russland und im Ausland mit der Teilnahme von russischen Künstlern - Rezensionen neuer CDs, Bücher und Musik - Analyse und Hintergrundartikel - Berichte von den wichtigsten Wettbewerben und Festivals - Akkordeon Industrie Information. Die Redaktion; Alexander Selivanov und Yulia Amerikova, Absolventen der Gnessin-Musikakademie, Moskau und international bekannt als Duo "Una Sinistra" (Una Sinistra), Coupe Mondiale Jury-Mitglieder, internationale Wettbewerbs Gewinner, Tutoren Gnessin. |
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CIA Winter Kongress in Ikaalinen - Finnlandby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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| Die Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) wird ihren Winter-Kongress und 125. Delegierten Generalversammlung in Ikaalinen, Finnland vom 4. bis 6. März 2011 abhalten. Die Delegierten und Teilnehmer treffen sich im schönen Ikaalinen Spa Hotel, dem größten Spa Resort in Skandinavien, am Ufer des wahrscheinlich "tiefgefrorenen" See Kyrösjärvi, Schauplatz vieler spektakulärer Winter- und Natur-Aktivitäten gelegen. Der Kongress wird vom CIA Mitglied der Suomen Harmonikkaliitto (Finnisch Akkordeon Assoziation mit rund 5.000 Mitgliedern), Ikaalinen veranstaltet. Regelmäßig wird von der Organisation ein 50seitiges hochwertiges Nachrichtenmagazin mit dem Titel "Hanuri ' herausgegeben. Das von ihnen veranstaltet eSata-Häme Soi Akkordeon Festival zieht jährlich rund 40.000 Menschen aus aller Welt an und bietet eine große Facette an Aufführungen und Konzerten. Die Akkordeon Winter Kreuzfahrt ist ein weiterer Höhepunkt des Landes. Darüber hinaus ist Ikaalinen auch die Heimat des finnischen Akkordeon-Institutes, wissenschaftlicher Akkordeon Aktivitäten und Akkordeonarchives, Verlerger von neuen und alten Akkordeonwrken, CDs und anderen wichtigen Akkordeon Projekten sowie das CIA-Archiv Center, daß eine enorme Auswahl an historischem Material in Bezug auf die Geschichte des Akkordeons, der CIA sowie vielen seiner Mitglieder bietet. Ikaalinen ist auch die Heimat einesAccordion-Museums in welchem mehr als 100 Instrumente verschiedener Stilrichtungen präsentiert werden. Die Stadt beherbergt außerdem eine Akkordeon-Lehranstalt, wo Schüler das uralte Handwerk der Akkordeonmanufaktur von Grund auf erlernen können. Weitere Informationen über den 2011 Winter-Kongress finden Sie auf der CIA Webseite und folgendem Link .... Winter Congress |
12. Internationales Akkordeonfestival Wien 2011 – Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Eine Pressekonferenz mit Musik gab es zum Aless des bevorstehenden 12. Internationalen Akkordeon-Festival 2011 am 18. Januar, 8pm statt, bei Gaußplatz 11, Aktionsradius Wien mit denKünstlern Sasha Shevchenko (Akkordeon) und Maciej Golebiowski (Klarinette).Das 12. Internationale Akkordeon-Festival 2011 findet auf verschiedenen Bühnen in Wien vom 26. Februar bis 27. März mit rund 42 Veranstaltungen statt. Teilnehmen werden berühmte Musikern wie das Richard Galliano Sextett, Otto Lechner, Martin Lubenov, Klaus Paier, Chango Spasiuk, und viele mehr. Eine Vielzahl von Akkordeon Stars aus aller Welt werden das Publikum mit Musik jeder Art verwöhnen. Laden Sie das pdf-Datei Programm (4,9 MB). 2011 Festival Wien. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: friedl.preisl @ aon.at |
Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb, Vilnius - Litauenby Rob Howard |
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 Der Internationale Akkordeon Wettbewerb Vilnius 2011, organisiert von der litauischen Accordion Association, findet vom 06 bis 09 April statt. Der Veranstaltungsort ist die Litauische Akademie für Musik und Theater.Während diesem immer mehr bekannt werdenden Festivals wird auch der neunte jährliche Nationale Litauischen Akkordeon Wettbewerb durchgeführt, der zugleich als Auswahlverfahren für die Internationale Akkordeon-Wettbewerben Wertigkeit hat. Die Regeln des Wettbewerbs in englischer Sprache können auf 2011 Vilnius heruntergeladen werden. Der Vorsitzende des Internationalen Akkordeon-Wettbewerb Organisationskomitees ist Raimondas Sviackevičius, Präsident der litauischen Akkordeonisten Assoziation. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: info@laas.lt |
2011 Meisterschaften & Festival und NZAA 40. Jahrestag - Neuseelandby Heather Masefield |
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 Das Prospekt mit den Regeln (Regulations) für die 2011 South Pacific International & New Zealand National Accordion Championships & Festival, ein Event, der am Samstag 4. und Sonntag, 5. Juni stattfindet, kann ab sofort online auf der Website NZAA zum einfachen Download 2011 NZ Prospectus abgerufen werden.Viele spannende Aktivitäten zum 40. Jahrestag stehen auf dem Programm und werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben. Geplant sind Auftritte mit über 120 Spielern des Massen-Orchester, den 2009 und 2010 Coupe Mondiale Trophee (Trophée) Mondiale Champion Grayson Masefield mit einem klassischen Konzert und Unterhaltungsmusik, all den bisherigen früheren NZ Champions und Südpazifik Champions-, Wettbewerbs-Gewinnern, eine Reise nach Dargaville, eine Ausstellung zum 40. Jahrestag im lokalen Museum, ein Abendessen zu Ehren John Statham, der als Präsident der NZAA nach 27 Jahren Unterstützung in den Ruhestand tritt. Die NZAA offeriert einen kostenlosen Email-Newsletter und alle NZ Akkordeonisten sind eingeladen, ihren Namen auf der kostenlosen E-Mail Informationes-Liste einzutagen, so erhalten Sie immer rechtzeitig die letzten Informaiton über alle Geschehnisse. Mehr auf der Titelseite der NZAA Website – auch International Gäste sind herzlichst willkommen. Für vollständige Informationen, Prospekte und der kostenlosen E-Mail-Newsletter-Liste kontaktieren Sie bitte die NZAA Website. 2011 NZ Prospectus. |
Neue Theater Produktion, "Der Akkordeonist", Poole, Exeter, London - GBby Rob Howard |
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| "Der Akkordeonist" ist der Titel einer neuen Musical-Produktion, geschrieben von und mit der Sängerin Beth Jameson und Akkordeonist Romano Viazzani, ist die Geschichte über die Beziehung zwischen einer Edith Piaf Tribut Sängerin und ihrem Begleiter. Romano Viazzani hat sowohl die Rolle als Schauspieler als auch Akkordeonist inne. Er komponierte und arrangierte auch die meisten Stücke. Einer der Songs wurdevon Karen Street geschrieben. Die anderen Songs sind Klassiker aus dem Repertoir von Edith Piaf. Die nächsten Tourdaten: 08-11 Februar, 19.30 Uhr (Matinee at 14.30h, am Donnerstag 10.) - Lighthouse Centre, 21 Kingland Rd, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG 1-5 März, 19.30 Uhr - The Bike Shed Theatre, 163 / 3 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT 05 bis 24 April, 07.30 Uhr (bei Matineen 15 Uhr am 8., 9., 15., 16., 23., 24.) - New End Theatre, Hampstead, London NW3 1JD Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: romanoviazzani@btconnect.com |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 In the splendid setting of the Theatre Arrigoni, S. Vito al Tagliamento (Pn) the 2nd edition of the Accordion Festival was held on December 18th and 19th, organized by Pro Loco Borgna, with the support of local musical instruments and the region Friuli Venezia Giulia, and attended by many renowned international artists.The concert held on December 18th, ‘From Baroque to Contemporary’, was dedicated to the bayan accordion and performed by Adolfo Del Conte from Friaul, Professor at the Conservatory U. Giordano in Foggia, and Massimiliano Pitocco, from Pescarar, Professor at the Conservatory S. Cecilia in Rome. The two well-known musicians played masterfully works by J. S. Bach, D. Scarlatti, F. Mendelssohn, R. Schumann, A. Beloschitsky, M. Constant, and Solotarev. The concert on the 19th, ‘The Classical Accordion and Varietè’, involved Saria Convertino, Angelo Miele (lower picture) and Mario D'Amario (upper picture). These are three young, but already established musicians, masterfully performed works of J. S. Bach, I. Albeniz, A. Kusiakov, F. Angelis, R. Galliano, and R. Ruggieri. Both concerts were highly acclaimed by music critics and the large audiences. For the first time, an accordion master class was held by Del Cont and Pitocco, with the participation of excellent students from Italy, Austria, and Slovenia. Due to its success, plans are already in progress for the third festival in the month of October. |
by Rob Howard
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 This week accordionist Øivind Farmen's latest CD, ‘Norwegian Safari’, (cover left) was nominated for ‘Spellemannprisen’ (the Norwegian equivalent to the ‘Grammy Awards’) in the category of contemporary music. Øivind Farmen - picture lower left.The announcement of the winner will be held on a national TV show, on March 5th 2011. The CD contains music from the composers H. Berge, A. Bibalo, W. Plagge, T. Bjørklund and S. Lillebjerka. It is all solo accordion, except one piece played together with the renowned violinist Elise Båtnes, concert master of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. For further information email: farmen@farmen.net |
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 The long awaited album ‘Uniko’, by Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen and the Kronos Quartet will be released on CD and digital download in Finland on February 9th by the Finnish company Ondine. International releases: Germany - February 14th, North America – February 22nd, Japan - February 23rd, UK - February 28th, and worldwide throughout February and March 2011.‘Uniko’ is the seven-part work composed by accordionist Pohjonen and sampling guru Kosminen, which had its World Premiere concert with the Kronos Quartet at the Helsinki Festival in 2004. Subsequent ‘Uniko’ performances took place in Moscow, Norway, and its North American Premiere took place with three sold-out concerts at the BAM NEXT WAVE Festival in New York in 2007. The ‘Uniko’ album was recorded at Avatar studio in NYC, produced by Iceland's Valgeir Sigurðsson, mixed at Greenhouse studio in Reykjavik, with additional recordings and mixes in Helsinki. “The music is sheer physicality”… ‘Uniko’ is like an ocean tide coming in. Big waves of sound build in complexity, animation and sometimes sheer frenzy, then abruptly retreat into small lyrical moments, amplified pizzicatos or buzzings by some huge and imaginary insect. Mr Pohjonen, a virtuoso on an accordion wired for sound, guided things along and became so excited at the end that one worried about his well-being.”– Bernard Holland, New York Times For further information email: pap@hoedown.com |
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  The 7th Accordion Trophy will be held in – SAN GIOVANNI DI CASARSA – Pordenone/Italy on the 23rd of January, starting at 4 pm. Un important appointment under the guidance of BIASIN Denis / Azzano Decimo and the ZAHRE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA.The company BIASIN Strumenti Musicali is organizing an exhibition with accordions from the most prestigous manufacturers such as.... VICTORIA, SCANDALLI, PAOLO SOPRANI, COOPERFISA, V-ACCORDION ROLAND e ZAHRE Present also the italian winner of the Roland Digital Competition Daniele Rossi (foto above) and Giliano Sessolo - Sculpture (foto right) More information from BIASIN Denis info@biasin.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The prestigious ’Silver Disk’, for special accomplishments in the field of accordion culture, was awarded to Owen Murray at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, Moscow, on December 19th 2010 at the closing ceremony of the 5th International Competition of Bayanists and Accordionists. The citation was made in recognition of his outstanding contribution to accordion culture as a teacher and performer. To be recognized in this way, in the heart of the Russian accordion world, is a great honor. Owen Murray is the first UK accordionist to be awarded a 'Silver Disk'. In 1993 he was made an 'Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music', Hon RAM, the Academy's highest honour. Professor Murray founded the Accordion Department at the RAM in 1986, and has successfully worked over the years to raise the profile of the accordion in the UK. |
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 From December 25th to 31st, Frédéric Deschamps held seminars at la Selle sur le Bied, a small commune about 1 hour from Paris. Young and old from all corners of France and Europe attended to learn teaching and performance techniques.From January 7th to 9th, a VIP Intensive Master Class was organized by Frédéric Deschamps preparing students for TV programs that are planned for 2011. Also teaching during these master classes was Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) and Pietro Adragna (Italy), both winners of numerous international competitions in recent years and making their first steps in the field of education under the watchful eye of Frédéric. The profession of teacher, a broad topic and often the opposite of that of concert performance, will be integrated into the traditional Deschamps courses being held throughout this next year for the purposes of training accordion teachers. Following intensive preparation in January, Grayson Masefield and Pietro Adragna will accompany Frédéric Deschamps to Shanghai, China from January 14th to 22nd to perform a concert and also, to work alongside Frédéric teaching students. Further courses are planned at la Selle sur le Bied for February 20th to 26th and February 26th to March 3rd, preparing students for the the upcoming pre-casting qualifications in April for the Armony TV 'Accordeon Academy' Reality Show Series. For further information email: frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr or phone: 06 17 85 38 19 |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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| The Film Music Ensemble presented at their concert on the 23rd of December in the l’Auditorium-Chiesa del SS. Sacramento in Offagna a concert, of many well known film themes by composers such as Morricone, Williams, Piazzolla, Mancini, Schifrin, Micalizzi, Piccioni, Ellington, Rota. The Film Music Ensemble director is Paolo Picchio (accordion), Deborah Vico (saxaphone), Gloria Frontini (flute). The concert was very popular and the ensemble received several standing ovations from the full auditorium. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending January 17th 1997 carried a story noting the competition success of ‘Toccata for Accordion’, a new composition by William Popp, then serving in the US military. Hopefully, this work is still being performed today…A WINNING COMPOSITION BY ACCORDIONIST WILLIAM POPP Contributed by Faithe Deffner, President of the American Accordionists' Association SMSgt William Popp, noted accordionist with the U.S. Air Force Band, is an accomplished composer as well. His work ‘Toccata for Accordion’ recently won first place in a composition contest held in California. Competing with more than 200 other entries, Popp's piece took top honours and is scheduled to be performed in the Spring of 1997. Popp majored on accordion, studying under Professor Robert Davine, at Lamont College of Music at the University of Denver. In 1995 he performed at the Second International Accordion Art Festival in Beijing by invitation from the Chinese Government. |
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by Harley Jones
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 2010 AATA International Open Accordion Champion Bin Lu (China- picture right) has continued living in Sydney for some 18 months and studying with accordion teacher Zeljko Bedic (picture left). Bin Lu for his performance music HSC (Higher School Certificate) examinations had received top scores and the New South Wales education authorities requested a couple of hundred of the very best HSC music students to submit a video of their HSC solo and ensemble performance programs. From that, only 22 have been selected to perform at the famous Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on the 7th February 2011 for the ENCORE concert. ENCORE is an annual NSW Board of Studies concert program of outstanding music performances and compositions from HSC music student examinations, held annually at the Sydney Opera House. Congratulations to Bin Lu for his performance and having the accordion represented at the concert. |
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| Accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs in three theatrical shows, as follows: January 18th to 23rd – with Isabel Russinova, Teatro dell'Orologio, Rome February 1st to 6th – with Fiorenza Marchegiani, Teatro dell'Orologio, Rome February 8th to 13th – with Mita Medici, Teatro dell'Orologio, Rome For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
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| The duo ‘Scotia’s Hardy Sons’, David Vernon (accordion, bagpipes) and Dennis Alexander (guitar, vocals) from Scotland, return to New Zealand for their 5th tour during February. This time all their gigs will be on the South Island, as follows: February 4th - RSA Club, Timaru February 5th - Suburban Club, Nelson February 6th - Richmond Club, Christchurch February 8th - venue tbc, Fairlie February 9th - venue tbc, Ranfurly February 10th – RSA Club, Mosgiel February 11th - Country Club, Milton February 12th – RSA Club, Gore February 13th – RSA Club, Ashburton For further information email: dvernon100@aol.com |
by Rob Howard
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| The Lila Butler Memorial Ceili dances take place on February 5th and 6th at the Southern Hotel, Sligo, in the Irish Republic, with all proceeds donated to the North West Hospice. On Saturday evening February 5th, 10pm, the Innisfree Ceili Band provide the music for a ceili. The following morning, Sunday February 6th, 11.30am - 1 pm, there is a Sean Nos Irish dancing workshop, led by Gerald Butler, and in the afternoon, 2.30 to 5.30, a ceili with The Swallows Tail Ceilidh Band. |
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 On Sunday January 23rd, 3pm, Erika ‘Princess of the Accordion’ accompanied by Jean-Marie, play for a dance at Echo du Thon, Ethe, Belgium.For further information: 0032(0)475.20.58.04: |
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| Accordion virtuoso Stefan Andrusyschyn and opera singer Denise Leigh perform in concert at Harlow Accordion Club on February 17th, 7.30pm. Also appearing will be the Harlow Accordion Band (MD Jean Hanger). The organizer is Jean Hanger, and the venue is The Links Social Club, Parsloe Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 4RT. Chris Lovell will present a display of instruments representing The Accordion Shop. For further information email: jeanhanger@ntlworld.com |
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| Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by composer Douglas Ward titled, 'Khalif of Kotar', catalog:DW912, 'Lamentosa', catalog:DW913, 'Rhapsidium for a Rainy Day', catalog:DW914, 'Three Down Up', catalog:DW915, 'Two Boots', catalog:DW916 and 'Jabbermouth', catalog:DW917. Samples of the music are available online. Purchase with credit card. |
by Prof. Li Cong, President, China Accordion Association
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 Prof. Li Cong website is updated. 1995, President of Shanghai Accordion Association; 1998, Accordions Worldwide China Director 2002, Vice President of Chinese Accordion Association (CAA); 2009, Vice Director of Normal Universities Accordion Committee, Chinese Society of Education; 2009, Director of Chinese Musicians Association; 2010, Member of Music Committee, CIA Professor and also dean of Music College in Shanghai Normal University. |
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| National Accordion Association releases 4 new pieces, 'Over The Waves (Medium Level)', catalog:naa187, 'Polly Wolly Doodle', catalog:naa189, 'Golden Slippers', catalog:naa190 and 'I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover', catalog:naa197. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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| Sites Updated with Photo Text to be found for better search engine response. CMA Trophée Mondiale website Coupe Mondiale website http://www.accordions.com/roland http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/0911/roland/ http://www.accordions.com/concorso/ http://www.accordions.com/brazil_concurso http://www.accordions.com/aata/ |
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by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Viva Voce CD by Joan Sommers. Performer is Friedrich Lips. Review in English and German languages. |
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