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Olzhas Nurlanov Winner of the 2021 Coupe Mondiale - Germany
Michele Bianco (Italy) 2nd Coupe Mondiale - Germany
35th Accordion Festival of the Rio Grande de la Magdalena - Colombia
Gorka Hermosa Begins First Post Covid Live Tour – Czech Republic, France, Russia & Spain
2022 NAA Convention Plans Released – USA
Video: 100 accordions Perform "Singing the Motherland", Shenyang - China
Video: 75 years of the Nürnberger Accordion Orchestra Celebrations - Germany
2022 Eastbourne Accordion Festival - England
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Landesmusiktag State Accordion Competitions – Germany
Video: Karen Tweed Performing Online at Rejigged Music Festival in Nova Scotia - Canada
Online: 2021 Second Chinese Style (Futian Cup) International Competition for Accordion Composition - China
Video: “Alla Tirolese” Waltz by Nicola Scacchia - Italy
New Jazz CD “Castelfidardo” by Jonny Kerry - UK
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Massimo Signorini Performs at Costantino Costantini Theater – Italy
“The Heimatdamisch” Performs at 2021 Zeltln Festival – Germany
6th National Competition "L'Organetto nella Valle del Salto" - Italy
Online: ATG Professional Development Course – USA
John Kirkpatrick Performs for “National Forest Folk” – England
November Seattle Accordion Social - USA
Rob Reich Performs at The Maybeck Studio, California – USA
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7th International Accordion Days in Prague Annual Competition and Festival – Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 7th International Accordion Days in Prague Annual Competition and Festival began on October 28th and will run through to October 31st, 2021 in the Concert Hall of the Prague Conservatory in Czech Republic under current hygiene conditions and regulations. The 2021 competition jury comprises of CIA President Mirco Patarini (Chairman - Italy), Stefan Hippe, Andreas Nebl (Germany), Jörgen Sundeqvist (Sweden), Ladislav Horák, Josef Hrebík, Markéta Laštovicková, Pavel Trojan and Petr Vacek (Czech Republic). Festival program as follows: • October 28th: Opening concert at the Exhibition Hall of UPMRUM with performances by the Czech Accordion Ensemble (L. Hrebík and L. Horák) and Students of Prague Conservatory • October 29th: Competition begins at the Prague Conservatory Concert hall. Results announced from 2pm • October 29th: Gala concert at the Prague Conservatory Concert hall with performance by the Prague wind trio and Ladislav Horák (accordion) • October 30th: Further competition classes at the Prague Conservatory Concert hall, with results announced from 2pm • October 30th: Award Ceremony from 7.30pm and performances by winners • October 31st: Concert in the Prague Orgel Hall from 9am with performances by Stefan Hippe (Germany) and Ladislav Horák (Czech Republic), followed by students of Hohner Konservatoriums Trossingen (Germany) and Prague Conservatory. |
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Olzhas Nurlanov Winner of the 2021 Coupe Mondiale - Germanyby Harley Jones |
 Olzhas Nurlanov (Kazakhstan) was the winner of the 2021 Coupe Mondiale held in Munich, Germany, 13-17 October. Above are videos of his three performances. This was a close competition and just below are the videos of the 2nd place getter Michele Bianco (Italy). Daily Reports of video, pictures and results is online. There is video of every Coupe Mondiale contestants performance and the concerts, provided by the CIA Video Archive and Education Project. Video Homepage & Video Timetable at: 2021CM-Video Daily Reports, pictures, results at: 2021CM-Report Music Program Round I D. Scarlatti Sonate C-Moll V. Semenov Prophetic Dream F.David-F.List-Y.Shishkin Etude G-Moll Round II V. Zolotarev Sonate No. 3 Round III J. S. Bach Prelude And Fuga From Sonate A-Moll A. Kusyakov Images Of The Passing Time, 1,2,12 Parts M.Glinka-M.Balakirev The Lark V.Semenov Sonate No. 1 |
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Michele Bianco (Italy) 2nd Coupe Mondiale - Germanyby Harley Jones |
| Michele Bianco (Italy) was a very close 2nd place in the Coupe Mondiale category. Enjoy listening to the video of his three performances. Music Program Round I J. S. Bach Prelude And Fugue Bwv 858 V. Semionov Caprice N°1 P. I. Tchaikovsky/ V. Zubitsky Op. 35 Finale, Violin’s Concerto In D Major Round II A. Kusyakov Sonata N° 1 Round III J. S. Bach Prelude And Fugue Bwv 543 A. Sbordoni A.D.C.E. V. Vlassov Suite I Movement J. Ganzer Silhouetten Iii Movement L. Janacek Our Evenings |
35th Accordion Festival of the Rio Grande de la Magdalena - Colombiaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 35th Festival de Acordeones del Río Grande de la Magdalena (35th Accordion Festival) will be held in Barrancabermeja, Santander, Colombia from November 11th to 14th, 2021. The event is organised by the Vallenato del Magdalena Medio Festival Foundation thanks to the support of the District Mayor, Governor of Santander and the Ministry of Culture through the National Cultural Concertation Program. The festival competition features traditional ensembles of Vallenata music and aims to preserve, maintain and promote national folklore and the traditional groups that interpret it inside and outside the country. For details email: festivaldeacordeones32@gmail.com |
Gorka Hermosa Begins First Post Covid Live Tour – Czech Republic, France, Russia & Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionist Gorka Hermosa will present his first post Covid-19 live tour of the Czech Republic, France, Russia and Spain during November and December 2021. During October, Gorka has given 7 concerts at the Chillida Museum (Hernani), the Basque Music Week “Musikaste” (Errentería), Antzuola and Ordizia in Euskadi and in Miengo, Polaciones and Solares in Cantabria, Spain. In November he will perform at: • The Conservatorio Superior de Las Palmas with his trio "Malandro Club" • Masterclasses and a solo concert at the Conservatorio of Maromme (Normandy, France) • Masterclasses and solo concert in Ostrava (Czech Republic) • Premiere the act-play "Rumbo Rodari" with the actress Natalia Erice at the "International Festival of Performing Arts of Seville", Spain. In December he will perform at: • Novosibirsk (Siberia, Russia), with the string quartet of soloists of the symphony orchestra of that city • Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao, Spain • Santander Exhibition Palace as a soloist of the Wind Orchestras For details email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
2022 NAA Convention Plans Released – USAby Markus Baggio |
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 The National Accordion Association (NAA) has released plans for their 2022 convention.The 2022 NAA Board Members and Planning Team, which includes Norman Seaton, Sharon Seaton, Nick Ballarini, Nancy Bernstein, Markus Baggio and Sabine Baggio, advise that after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, they are looking forward to an in-person event in Richardson, Texas. Save the dates as follows: Wednesday March 16th to Saturday March 19th, 2022 at the Hilton Hotel, Richardson, Texas, USA. The convention will include many presentations, workshops, interactive sessions, a Fun Band and the Dance Band (in Memoriam of Sheila Lee). There will also be plenty of time for informal meetings and Jam Sessions at night. A preliminary schedule will be released in November and registrations will open early December, 2021. The 2022 event will follow all health guidelines of the State of Texas, the local authorities, and the Hotel to keep attendees safe. Further information will be advised in future Accordions Worldwide Weekly News publications and the USA News. |
Video: 100 accordions Perform "Singing the Motherland", Shenyang - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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 "Singing the Motherland" is a classic musical work composed in 1950 by the famous composer Wang Xin. At the festive moment when the people of China were celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the founding of New China, the Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Liaoning province, led by Deputy Director of the Piano Department Cao Ye, organized teachers and students to perform "Singing the Motherland" with one hundred accordions. The video starts with an introduction accordion solo by Cao Ye leading into the popular bright, majestic, melody that represents the hearts of the people and vividly captures the loud and enthusiastic voice of the people and the magnificent birth of the New China. When this beautiful melody sounds and the bright five-star red flag flutters in the wind, everyone's heart is uplifted. The Shenyin people in the new era presented their gifts to the motherland in this unique way with 100 accordions and blessed the prosperity of the motherland. Cao Ye is a prominent Chinese accordionist having achieved 2nd place 2012 Klingenthal Variete entertainment and achieved 2nd place in the 2015 Golden Bell Award for accordion concert music. Video above. Full report at: 2015GoldenBell Cao Ye has been featured in concerts at many Chinese festivals including the 2019 Coupe Mondiale in Shenzhen Concert of Double Sense, picture below. |
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Video: 75 years of the Nürnberger Accordion Orchestra Celebrations - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: In 2021 the Nürnberger Accordion Orchestra, conducted by Stefan Hippe, celebrates its 75th anniversary. Happy Birthday, Nürnberger Accordion Orchestra! The Nürnberger Akkordeonorchester has been in the upper echelon of European accordion ensembles for many years now. In 1946, Willi Münch and his wife Paula founded the quintet that quickly evolved into the Nürnberger AO. From 1998, Stefan Hippe has conducted the orchestra. Today the Nürnberger AO consists of 30 members and is one of the most successful European accordion ensembles. Through the years the orchestra has earned many awards at national and international competitions. The most significant recent achievements include First prizes at the 2008 German Orchestra Competition in Wuppertal and the International World Music Festival Innsbruck (2004 and 2010). In 1993 the Nürnberger AO received the cultural advancement award of the City of Nuremberg for its remarkable dedication to contemporary music. In November of 2004, the orchestra was awarded the "Kulturfonds-Preis der Familie von Tucher" and in 2007, the advancement award of Middle Franconia. Concert tours to many European countries, radio and television appearances and several recordings prove the great diversity of the orchestra. In 2016, they celebrated their 70th anniversary. The CD "Accordion Jubilee" is the sixth issue of new literature for accordion orchestra presented by the Nürnberger AO and RUNDEL Music Publications, following the successful CD productions "Accordion Adventure" (2005), "Accordion Panorama" (2009), "Accordion Inspirations" (2011), "Accordion Variations" (2012) and "Accordion Celebration (2014). The jubilee CD exclusively contains compositions and arrangements by Stefan Hippe. |
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2022 Eastbourne Accordion Festival - Englandby Rob Howard |
  The 2022 Eastbourne Accordion Festival will be held in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England from February 4th to 7th, 2022.The event will include a variety of concerts, workshops, orchestras and traders. Confirmed performers include Claudio Allodi, Johnny-Lee Leslie, Roman Voloshuck, Julie Best and Jean Corrighan, Harry Hussey, Rosemary Wright, Nigel Pasby and Helen Newton and the Kennet Accordion Orchestra (picture above right). Teachers/Orchestra include Jean Hanger - Vintage Orchestra, Sammie Catling - Up to intermediate level orchestra, Angie Lukins - Folk Workshop (All levels), Gennaro Fiondella - Roland accordion workshop and Nigel Pasby - Advanced Orchestra. Traders include “The Accordion Shop”, “Harry Kipling’s Accordion Treasures” and “Squeezebox Market Place”. For details email: sales@cgfmusic.co.uk |
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Dantong Wang (China) Winner of the 2021 Coupe Mondiale International Virtuoso Entertainment - Germanyby Harley Jones |
 Videos above of Dantong Wang winning two performances.Music Program Round I Michael Legrand Les Parapluies De Cherbourg Renzo Ruggieri Carnavale Round II Sarah Vonau Saving All My Love For You D.Saussure La Marche De Radetsky Dantong Wang was born in China in 2001 and she started learning the accordion in kindergarten at the age of four. It was the first accordion class therel and her kindergarten was very special, in a way that they had art classes every afternoon such as music lessons, dancing and singing. In 2007 her teacher in Beijing, Yansheng Li, invited Jaques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix (founder and director of the CNIMA) to give a master class in Beijing where she participated and since then, this master class is organized every summer in China. After several collaborations between her teacher and the CNIMA, Dantong Wang started to study with the French accordion school in 2017. In 2019 Dangtong went to CNIMA international school in France, to study, first for two weeks and after that for a whole year and currently, she is still studying at CNIMA in France with Jacques Mornet. The last year was a great experience for her in the CNIMA international school in France. According to her, it is not only the accordion you learn, but also studying music theory, harmony, chamber music, singing and so on. She likes pop music, classical music and her favourite: jazz music. After these years spent studying at the CNIMA, she is now a true ambassador of the Jaques Mornet method and pedagogy. Dantong Wang has achieved being the winner of the following international competitions: - 58th Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb, Klingenthal 2021 (category virtuoso entertainment) - 69th Trophée Mondial 2019 in Loulé Portugal (category senior variete) - 74th Coupe Mondiale International Virtuoso Entertainment category, Munich 2021 Dantong Wang is now a highly demanded artist, and you can reach her at the CNIMA school, Email: cnima@orange.fr or phone: +33473222745 |
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Landesmusiktag State Accordion Competitions – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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 The Landesmusiktag (State Music Day) festivities were held at the Filum in Filderstadt-Bernhausen, Germany (picture left) on October 16th, 2021 and included the State accordion competitions for soloists, duos, trios and ensembles.Jury members included Anne-Maria Hölscher, Matthias Matzke, Sandra Eller, Ralf Schwarzien, Andreas Heimerdinger and Simone Tonka. In addition to the competition, concerts were provided by the “AkkZente” Ensemble and the Concave Orchestra (pictured below). |
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Video: Karen Tweed Performing Online at Rejigged Music Festival in Nova Scotia - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
 Accordionist Karen Tweed (picture left) performed online with Tim Edey (guitar) at the “Festival 2021: Autumn Lights Concert” Rejigged Festival held live and online in Nova Scotia, Canada from October 21st to 24th, 2021.The event was a celebration of new Celtic music and dance. Their program includes: The Quiet Kings (by Karen Tweed) The Wild Geese (by Therese Hanley) Nip and Tuck (by Norman Holmes) Splendid Isolation(by the late Brendan McGlinchey) Back Home At Önsbacken (by Karen Tweed) The Keeper of the Treasure (by Martin Barry) Orlando Polecat (by Karen Tweed) |
Online: 2021 Second Chinese Style (Futian Cup) International Competition for Accordion Composition - Chinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The online 2021 Second Chinese Style (Futian Cup) International Competition for Accordion Composition was held on Shenzhen, China this month. The competition included categories for: • traditional, free bass, pop, and children’s solos • pop and children’s ensembles • chamber music • adapted work The Executive Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Li Yi has announced they received 67 valid entries and commissioned works from six composers since the competition regulations were issued in May 2021. The event aims to promote national culture, prosper accordion works, attract the attention of composers to accordion, promote original and excellent accordion works, and tell the story of China through accordion music. Compared to the first edition (held in 2019), they are pleased to see that the second edition of the event has significantly improved in terms of both the quantity and quality of works; the participation of professional teachers, students and the community from both domestic and international music schools has greatly increased. At the same time, the competition was also more intense. Chinese and international Jury members were Cao Xiaoqing (Chairman), Bai Luping, Liu Wenping, Liu Wenlin, Song Liquan, Zhang Xuru, Zhang Xinhua, Chen Jun, Fan Zheming, Luo Han, Meng Hui, Lu Xiaoling, Efrem Podgaits (Russia), Franck Angelis (France), Gorka Hermosa (Spain), Inaki Alberdi (Spain), Petri Makkonen (Finland), Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia) and Volodymyr Runchak (Ukraine). Results: Free Bass Solo Category 1st place: Yan Gang from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music for the composition: “Gobi – Mirage” Download full results here: 2021FutianResults.pdf |
Video: “Alla Tirolese” Waltz by Nicola Scacchia - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: “Alla Tirolese”, waltz by Nicola Scacchia from Teramo, Italy for your enjoyment. |
New Jazz CD “Castelfidardo” by Jonny Kerry - UKby Christine Johnstone |
 Stamford (England) based Jazz accordionist and vocalist, Jonny Kerry will release his new album “Castelfidardo” on December 17th, 2021. The album is being released to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the accordion’s invention. The name of the album, coming from the beautiful Italian town where accordions were first created, is also the home of Jonny’s own handmade reed accordion which has become the center piece of Kerry’s musical repertoire and forms a central part of this upcoming album. Tracks include “Exactly Like You”, “Smile”, “I Surrender”, “Bossa Dorado”, “Lockdown” any many others. For details email: jonnykerry@hotmail.co.uk |
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Antonio & Miguel Figueroa Entertain at 157th Anniversary of Helvecia - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionists Miguel Figueroa and the Antonio Figueroa Trio will entertain at a “Mega Fiesta” to celebrate the 157th Anniversary of the town of Helvecia (founded in 1865 by Dr. Teófilo Romang), on October 30th, 2021 at 9pm. The event will be held at the Helvecia Communal Recreational Complex in Helvecia, Santa Fe, Argentina. For details email: antoniofigueroa55@hotmail.com |
Massimo Signorini Performs at Costantino Costantini Theater – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
 Accordionist Massimo Signorini will perform a concert in duo with Roberto Cecchetti (violin) at the Teatro Costantino Costantini (Constantino Constantini Theater) in Radicofani, Province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy on October 31st, 2021 at 9pm.Their program will include music by P. Mascagni, A. Villoldo, G. Bregovic, A. Square, E. Satie, N. Rota, J. Petersburski and A. Brudno. For details phone: +39 0578 55905 |
“The Heimatdamisch” Performs at 2021 Zeltln Festival – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: The Heimatdamisch performing a fun version of Highway to Hell (AC/DC). “The Heimatdamisch” will entertain at the 2021 Zeltln Festival, held at the Bergader Sports Arena in Waging am See, Bavaria, Germany on November 6th, 2021 at 8pm. The festival is a figurehead in the Upper Bavarian cultural and event landscape and includes a mixture of concerts, cabaret and shows in the idyllic spa park near lake Waginger. The band’s performance, “Let There be Brass!” will be held in the festival circus tent. Covid-19 regulations will apply. For details email: info@bergbeat.de |
6th National Competition "L'Organetto nella Valle del Salto" - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
 The 6th National Competition "L'Organetto nella Valle del Salto" will be held at the Hotel Restaurant "La Duchessa", in Corvaro di Borgorose, Rieti on November 6th and 7th, 2021.The competition is organized by the Association "Gli Amici dell'Organetto" of Corvaro di Borgorose (RI) with the patronage of the Municipality of Borgorose, in collaboration with the Italian Musical Association of Reed Instruments, Diatonics (A.M.I.SA.D.) of Maiolati Spontini (AN) and the Musical Association "Friends of Music" of San Benedetto del Tronto (AP). The event will include the selection for the 25th Italian Championship of Accordion and Diatonic Accordion (Edition 2022). The competition will conclude with a winner’s awards ceremony. See poster for details. |
Online: ATG Professional Development Course – USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) have launched a new quarterly workshop series: Professional Development for Accordion Teachers. The first workshop will be held online on November 7th, 2021 from 3pm to 6 pm Central Time. Join Joan Sommers and ATG President Mary Ann Covone for a class on professional development for accordion teachers. See the ATG website for registrations. |
John Kirkpatrick Performs for “National Forest Folk” – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
 John Kirkpatrick MBE will perform in concert for the “National Forest Folk” at the Moira Miners' Welfare in Moira, Leicestershire, England on November 7th, 2021 at 8pm.John performs many popular concerts on the accordion, melodeon and concertina and has been singing, dancing and playing his was around the English folk scene since 1959. For details email: squeezer@johnkirkpatrick.co.uk |
November Seattle Accordion Social - USAby Rob Howard |
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| The Northwest Accordion Society will hold their next Seattle Accordion Social on November 8th, 2021 at the Senior Centre of West Seattle in Seattle, Washington from 7.30pm. This month’s event will include guest performers Andy Mirkovich, John Morovich, and Mike Marinkovich. See poster for details. |
Rob Reich Performs at The Maybeck Studio, California – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
 The Rob Reich Trio will perform live at The Maybeck Studio in Berkeley, California on November 14th, 2021 at 3pm.The group, which includes Rob Reich (accordion & piano - picture left), Ben Goldberg (clarinet) and Daniel Fabricant (bass), will perform a set of original chamber jazz music. Rob is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory with a degree in Composition. He is best known for his work with Tin Hat, Gaucho, and Circus Bella.Tickets are limited. For further details email: rob@robreich.com |
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Video: Childrens Folk Song Performance – Slovakiaby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: This group of children are having fun playing and singing at a folk festival in Hrušov, Slovakia. |
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Daily Reports, 2021 Coupe Mondiale, Munich - Germanyby Harley Jones |
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  Video above: Hohner-Klang Orchestra conducted by Hans-Günter Kölz at the Coupe Mondiale Closing Concert.The Daily Reports of video, pictures and results is online. There is video of every Coupe Mondiale contestants performance and the concerts, provided by the CIA Video Archive and Education Project. Video Homepage & Video Timetable at: 2021CM-Video Daily Reports, pictures, results at: 2021CM-Report CIA Merit Award presentations to: Alexander Dmitriev (Russia), Hans-Günter Kölz (Germany), Oleg Sharov (Russia) recognising oustanding contribution to the international accordion movement. At the 146th CIA International General Assembly of Delegates Congress Mirco Patarini was elected unopposed for a second term of 4 years as CIA President. Future Coupe Mondiales are: 2022 Coupe Mondiale Zofingen, Switzerland with Ruedi Marty elected as CIA Vice-President for 2021-2022. 2023 Coupe Mondiale, Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzogovina. 2024 Coupe Mondiale, Algarve, Portugal 2025 Coupe Mondiale, Moscow, Russia Download 60 page color program: 2021CM-Program.pdf Download color poster: 2021CM-poster.pdf |
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