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The RSO's 2014-2015 season includes Masterworks, Pops, and Destination concerts, plus free events in The Green Room. The 2014-2015 season is in YOUR hands with the new "YOUR Choice" subscription option. Program details and all ticket packages, inside.

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Welcome to the 2014–15 season of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, In Nature’s Realm. The RSO is celebrating the natural beauty of Virginia’s Blue Ridge through performances of great music of the past and present—a spectacular array of colorful programs. From Mahler’s imagined birdcalls to the real outdoors in Elmwood Park’s new amphitheater, the season is full of variety and excitement. I invite you to experience as many of these live performances as you can—together as a community—relaxing and re-connecting.

Programs include great works of masters like Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Schumann, and Beethoven; contemporary music from composing legend John Williams and Broadway icons Rodgers & Hammerstein; plus a world premiere commission that celebrates our region’s mountain heritage by Roanoke’s own fiddler and mandolinist Jeff Midkiff. The entire season offers many choices for our growing audience.

Speaking of choices, our new subscription options will put our season in your hands. We’re now offering you the freedom and flexibility to be your own program director. You choose the concerts that appeal to you and your schedule—or you can take it all with the “Max” subscription. Our new approach also allows you to choose the payment option that suits you best.

Take a look inside, and I’ll look forward to seeing you soon at the Symphony!

David Stewart Wiley, Music Director & Conductor Roanoke Symphony Orchestra

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Silver Screen Classics: Spotlight on John Williams!

Sun, August 24, 2014 | 3:00 PMElmwood Park Amphitheater

Special Guests: Plastic Musik Roanoke Symphony OrchestraDavid Stewart Wiley, Conductor

We’ll bring to Elmwood Park the exciting music of The Emperor Strikes Back, Born on the 4th of July, The Patriot, Harry Potter, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Apollo 13, Star Trek, Gone With the Wind — and more.

Buy tickets for amphitheater seating. Free access to the lawn behind the amphitheater will also be available on concert day.

*Single tickets on sale July 24, 2014

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In Nature’s Realm: Elizabeth Futral & the RSO

Sun, October 5, 2014 | 3:00 PM Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre Elizabeth Futral, Soprano Roanoke Symphony OrchestraDavid Stewart Wiley, Conductor

Beethoven Overture to Egmont

Barber Knoxville, Summer of 1915

Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G Major

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Sister Duo: To Broadway and Beyond

Sat, January 31, 2015 | 6:00 PMMill Mountain TheatreTrinkle Main Stage

Adelaide Trombetta & Wendy Muir, SopranosTracy Cowden & David Stewart Wiley, Keyboards

This high-energy program at Mill Mountain Theatre takes you to Broadway and beyond with the spectacular voices, infectious personalities, and fast-paced song and tap routines of sisters Adelaide and Wendy.

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Tchaikovsky’s Romantic First

Sun, February 15, 2015 | 3:00 PMMon, February 16, 2015 | 7:30 PM Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center

Roanoke Symphony OrchestraTanya Gabrielian, PianoDavid Stewart Wiley, Conductor

Mozart Symphony No. 36 in C, Linz

Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op 23

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Behind the Silence: Remembering the Holocaust

Sun, March 15, 2015 | 4:00 PMduPont Chapel at Hollins University

Roanoke Symphony Virtuosi EnsembleJudith Cline, Soprano & NarratorDavid Stewart Wiley Conductor & Host

In collaboration with Hollins University, the RSO presents a moving tribute to the music and art that survived the Holocaust and to the musicians and artists — those who survived and those who did not. Behind the barbed wire and the behind the silence of the world, imprisoned Jews of the Holocaust created art and made music.

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The Classical Connection:From Baroque to Billy Joel

Sun, September 21, 2014 | 2:00 PM Vinton War Memorial David Stewart Wiley, PianoJulee Hickcox, FluteJohn Smith, BassAl Wojtera, DrumsThis David Stewart Wiley quartet program includes Baroque, Classical, Jazz, and Contemporary popular music.

Henry Street Heritage FestivalSat, September 20, 2014 | 2:00 PMElmwood Park AmphitheaterJane Powell & TrioRSO Strings & Maestro WileyContact: 540.857.4395 or harrisonmuseum.com

Single tickets from $32 to $52 for most concerts. Some Pops table tickets, higher.

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Christmas Messiah & More

Thurs, December 11, 2014 | 7:00 PMShaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center

Roanoke Symphony Baroque OrchestraRoanoke Symphony ChorusAmy Williamson, SopranoLeah Melfi, AltoScott Williamson, TenorDavid Stewart Wiley, Conductor

Hear the Roanoke Symphony Baroque Orchestra and outstanding Roanoke vocalists Amy Williamson, Leah Melfi and Scott Williamson in the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah and Hallelujah Chorus.

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Beethoven & Midkiff Pastorale

Sun, November 9, 2014 | 3:00 PMMon, November 10, 2014 | 7:30 PMShaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center

Akemi Takayama, Violin Jeff Midkiff, MandolinDavid Stewart Wiley, Conductor Bizet Farandole from L’Arlesienne

Midkiff Double Concerto for Mandolin, Violin, and Orchestra

Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F Major “Pastorale”

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Holiday Pops: Home For The Holidays

Fri, December 5, 2014 | 7:30 PMSalem Civic Center

Roanoke Symphony OrchestraAriana Wyatt, SopranoRoanoke Symphony Chorus John Hugo, Chorus MasterVirginia Tech Concert Choir Dwight Bigler, DirectorRoanoke Valley Children’s Choir Kimberly Davidson, DirectorDavid Stewart Wiley, Conductor

With over 200 singers, star soprano Ariana Wyatt, full orchestra conducted by Maestro Wiley, we hope you’ll choose to be a part of the RSO’s holiday concert tradition!

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Spring Symphony & Chorus

Sun, April 12, 2015 | 3:00 PMRoanoke Performing Arts Theatre

Roanoke Symphony OrchestraRoanoke Symphony Chorus & Guest ChorusesJohn Hugo, Chorus MasterLeah Marer Wiley, SopranoPowell M. Leitch, BaritoneDavid Stewart Wiley, Conductor

Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Spring

Faure Requiem in D minor Op. 48 in F Major Pastorale

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Fri, April 17, 2015 | 7:30 PMSalem Civic Center

Broadway Stars Mandy GonzalezJennifer Hope Wills Rob GallagherJeremiah James For the first time, the RSO presents four amazing Broadway stars together on stage with David Stewart Wiley and the Roanoke Symphony Pops Orchestra. Musical selections will come from from Carousel, Sound of Music, Oklahoma, South Pacific and many other Broadway hits.

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RSO Solo Showcase

Sat, May 9, 2015 | 6:00 PMCalvary Baptist Church, Roanoke

William Parrish, Jr., OboeKathleen Overfield-Zook, ViolaKelley Mikkelsen, CelloTracy Cowden, Piano

Hear RSO musicians in solos, duets, trios and quartets at this Saturday Destination performance. RSO Principals William Parrish, Jr., Kathleen Overfield-Zook, Kelley Mikkelsen, and Tracy Cowden perform music by Baroque and Classical masters in the beautiful and resonant acoustics of Calvary Baptist Church. Musicians will also be available to “meet & greet” following the concert.

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www.rso.com | 540.343.9127Single tickets from $32 to $52 for most concerts. Some Pops table tickets, higher.

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sunday, august 24, 2014 | 3:00 pMelmwood park amphitheater, roanoke

special Guests: Plastic Musik roanoke symphony orchestradavid stewart wiley, Conductor

buy tickets for amphitheater seating. Free access to the lawn behind the amphitheater will also be available on concert day.

We proudly present our first ever Picnic at the Pops on a Sunday afternoon at Elmwood Park! Maestro David Stewart Wiley serves as conductor and host as we celebrate the greatest film scores for full symphony by acclaimed film composer John Williams. We’ll bring to Elmwood Park the exciting music of The Emperor Strikes Back, Born on the 4th of July, The Patriot, Harry Potter, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Apollo 13, Star Trek, Gone With the Wind — and more.

Gather your friends and family and join us at this great new venue, with a program that is sure to please audiences of all ages. As a special bonus, guest percussion virtuosos Plastic Musik will perform astounding musical feats with the RSO.

sunday, september 21, 2014 | 2:00 pM vinton war Memorial 

david stewart wiley, pianoJulee hickcox, FluteJohn smith, bassal wojtera, drums

This high-energy Sunday Brunch with the David Stewart Wiley Quartet includes repertoire from the baroque, classical, jazz, and contemporary popular music.

Did you know that Procul Harem’s A Whiter Shade of Pale is adapted from Bach’s Air on the G-String and that Peter De Rose’s 1939 The Lamp is Low is taken from Ravel’s Pavane … Jethro Tull’s Jazzy Bouree began as a familiar Baroque masterpiece? We’ll explore these, and the classical roots of more popular music, with The Classical Connection: From Baroque to Billy Joel at the elegant Vinton War Memorial.

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sunday, november 9, 2014 | 3:00 pMMonday, november 10, 2014 | 7:30 pMshaftman performance hall atJefferson Center 

akemi Takayama, violin  Jeff Midkiff, Mandolinroanoke symphony orchestradavid stewart wiley, Conductor Beethoven’s pastoral symphony paints the composer's picture of the countryside — scenes along a brook, a village dance, a fierce storm and the celebration that follows. We'll also celebrate the mountain traditions and pastoral beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge with a new concerto for violin and mandolin by virtuoso Jeff Midkiff. Hear the relevancy of Beethoven and the classic beauty of Midkiff 's new concerto!

Bizet Farandole from L’Arlesienne

Midkiff Double Concerto for Mandolin, Violin, and Orchestra

[a world premiere commission from the RSO]

Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F Major “Pastorale”

sunday, october 5, 2014 | 3:00 pM roanoke performing arts Theatre

elizabeth Futral, soprano roanoke symphony orchestradavid stewart wiley, Conductor

Our opening masterworks concert of the season features world-renowned soprano and recording artist Elizabeth Futral and the RSO performing Mahler’s poetic and colorful Fourth Symphony and Samuel Barber’s picturesque Knoxville, Summer of 1915. Join us in “nature’s realm” with these two spectacular 20th Century works for large orchestra and soprano. The RSO opens the new season with Beethoven’s powerful and equally expressive Egmont Overture.

Beethoven Overture to Egmont

Barber Knoxville, Summer of 1915

Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G Major

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On tOur: november 11, 2014 | 7:30 pMCenter for the arts at virginia Tech

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Friday, december 5, 2014 | 7:30 pMsalem Civic Center

roanoke symphony orchestradavid stewart wiley, Conductorariana wyatt, sopranoroanoke symphony Chorus John hugo, Chorus Mastervirginia Tech Concert Choir dwight bigler, directorroanoke valley Children’s Choir kimberly davidson, director

Thursday, december 11, 2014 | 7:00 pMshaftman performance hall Jefferson Center

roanoke symphony baroque orchestradavid stewart wiley, Conductorroanoke symphony Chorusamy williamson, sopranoleah Melfi, altoscott williamson, Tenor

Hear the Roanoke Symphony Baroque Orchestra and outstanding Roanoke vocalists Amy Williamson, Leah Melfi and Scott Williamson in the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah and Hallelujah Chorus. Plus, the orchestra performs Karl Jenkins’ familiar Palladio and C.P.E. Bach’s Symphony for strings — in celebration of the composer’s 300th birthday anniversary.

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Our Holiday Pops just keeps getting bigger and better. With over 200 singers, star Soprano Ariana Wyatt, full orchestra conducted by Maestro Wiley, and a history of huge audiences, we hope you’ll choose to be a part of the RSO’s holiday concert tradition! Hear heart-warming musical selections, a

few holiday surprises, and show-stopping musical numbers in the spirit of the season!

On tOur: december 6, 2014 | 4:00 pMCenter for the arts at virginia Tech

On tOur: december 7, 2014 | 7:00 pMMartinsville h.s. — piedmontarts.org

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sunday, February 15, 2015 | 3:00 pMMonday, February 16, 2015 | 7:30 pM  shaftman performance hallJefferson Center

Tanya Gabrielian, piano roanoke symphony orchestradavid stewart wiley, Conductor

The brilliant, young Armenian-American pianist Tanya Gabrielian rose to international acclaim with first-place prizes from the Aram Khachaturian and Scottish International piano competitions, and is the recipient of the Pro Musicis International Award, among others. Gabrielian performs Tchaikovsky’s romantic and exhilarating first piano concerto in her RSO debut.

In this program of wide appeal, maestro Wiley has also programmed the great Linz Symphony by Mozart (composed for the city of the same name), and the hauntingly lovely Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by English composer Ralph Vaughn Williams. Mozart Symphony No. 36 in C, “Linz”

Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op 23

saturday, January 31, 2015 | 6:00 pMMill Mountain Theatre— Trinkle Main stage

adelaide Trombetta & wendy Muir, sopranosTracy Cowden & david stewart wiley, keyboards  

 This high-energy Destination program at Mill Mountain Theatre takes you to Broadway and beyond with the spectacular voices, infectious personalities, and fast-paced song and tap routines of sisters Adelaide and Wendy. Hear favorites from Wicked, Spamalot, West Side Story, Peter Pan, Into the Woods, and the Great American Songbook... all accompanied by Tracy Cowden and Maestro Wiley at the keys. We couldn’t think of a better place for this program of Broadway solos and duets — join us in the Wells Fargo Auditorium of Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre.

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On tOur: February 17, 2015 | 7:30 pMCenter for the arts at virginia Tech

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sunday, March 15, 2015 | 4:00 pMdupont Chapel at hollins university

Judith Cline, soprano & narrator roanoke symphony virtuosi ensembledavid stewart wiley, Conductor & host

In collaboration with Hollins University, the RSO presents a moving tribute to the music and art that survived the Holocaust and to the musicians and artists — those who survived and those who did not. Behind the barbed wire and the behind the silence of the world, imprisoned Jews of the Holocaust created art and made music.

The Roanoke Symphony Virtuosi Ensemble and Maestro Wiley, along with soprano and narrator Dr. Judith Cline, will perform timeless music by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Puccini, and Jewish composers Klein, Schulhoff, Ullman, and others. A powerful visual presentation accompanies the music in this one hour program.

“ People who never lived here will learn of the number of musical events performed in Teresienstadt with wonder & amazement.” –Gideon Klein, prisoner at Teresienstadt

Additional sponsorship fromRoanoke Jewish Federation

sunday, april 12, 2015 | 3:00 pMroanoke performing arts Theatre 

roanoke symphony orchestradavid stewart wiley, Conductorroanoke symphony Chorus & Guest Choruses John hugo, Chorus Masterleah Marer wiley, sopranopowell M. leitch, baritone

Celebrate the arrival of spring with Robert Schumann’s lovely masterpiece, one of the great romantic era symphonies — his first. After intermission, the RSO and choruses perform Gabriel Faure’s enchanting Requiem; full of soaring choruses, ethereal solos, and lush symphonic texture. It’s a colorful and uplifting Sunday afternoon program — just in time for the budding of spring! Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Spring

Faure Requiem in D minor, Op. 48

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saturday, May 9, 2015 | 6:00 pMCalvary baptist Church, roanoke

william parrish, Jr., oboekathleen overfield-Zook, violakelley Mikkelsen, CelloTracy Cowden, piano

Hear RSO musicians in solos, duets, trios and quartets at this Saturday, Destination performance. RSO Principals William P. Parrish, Kathleen Overfield-Zook, Kelley Mikkelsen, and Tracy Cowden perform music by Baroque and Classical masters in the beautiful and resonant acoustics of Calvary Baptist Church. Don’t miss this special opportunity. Musicians will also be available to “meet & greet” following the concert.

Friday, april 17, 2015 | 7:30 pMsalem Civic Center

Broadway Stars:Mandy Gonzalez rob GallagherJennifer hope wills  Jeremiah James

roanoke symphony orchestra For the first time, the RSO presents four amazing Broadway stars together on stage with David Stewart Wiley and the Roanoke Symphony Pops Orchestra. Musical selections will come from from Carousel, Sound of Music, Oklahoma, South Pacific and many other Broadway hits.

Current Broadway stars Mandy Gonzalez, Rob Gallagher, Jeremiah James, and Jennifer Hope Wills sing, work the stage, and share stories about their active careers on Broadway. This is a show for ages 8 to 98. We celebrate the great collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein in our Picnic at the Pops season finale.

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Beethoven & Midkiff Pastorale in November, Holiday Pops in December, and Tchaikovsky's Romantic First in February. Contact the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech for tickets and information. www.artscenter.vt.edu or 540.231.5300.Learn about the New River Valley Friends of the RSO: rso.com/NRV.

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In addition to subscription concerts at concert halls and other venues, the RSO offers a range of performances and learning opportunities in The Green Room. Most RSO events in The Green Room are free or “Name Your Own Price.”

Located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Williamson Road, The Green Room is the focal point of the RSO’s downtown location. Performance series have included [Musical] Art By Night, Brown Bag lectures, and Saturday Sounds! for young audiences.

Meet us in The Green Room for music, learning, and fun in the rhythm of Roanoke’s downtown city center. For upcoming program information, visit rso.com/thegreenroom or call 540.343.9127.

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RSO IN - SCHOOl ENSEMBl E SThese fun and informative programs educate and entertain! Programs correlate to Standards of Learning and enrich students’ K–12 curriculum in the Roanoke Valley schools. Programs have included Rhythms Around the World, The Wright Kids Wrock, America's Got Music, and in-school visits from Maestro David Stewart Wiley.

A F T ER- SCHOOl V IOl IN INS T RuC T IONIn partnership with local school systems, the RSO’s after-school violin instruction affords students access to group lessons using a proven method with trained instructors.

ROA NOk E YOu T H SY MPHON YSince 1955 the Roanoke Youth Symphony (RYS) has provided professional orchestra training and performance experience for young musicians in southwest Virginia. The RYS includes: Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, String Ensemble, and Flute Ensemble.

Visit rso.com/education for more information.

roa nok e youth symphon y concertsRYS STRINg ENSEMBlE

String Ensemble Fall ConcertSat., December 6, 2014 | 2:00 pm

Taubmann Museum of ArtFree admission

String Ensemble Spring ConcertTaubman Museum of Art

Sat., March 7, 2015 | 2:00 pmFree admission

RYS ORCHESTRA

RYSO Fall Concert Sun., November 23, 2014 | 3:00 pm

Covington Center, Radford University

RYSO Spring Concert Sun., May 3, 2015 | 3:00 pmShaftman Performance Hall

at Jefferson Center$5 at the door

YOuNg ARTIST AWARDS

Sat., March 21, 2015 | 6:30 p.m.St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church

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water music!sunday, January 25, 2015 | 4:00 pMroanoke performing arts Theatre Tickets: $10 | Children 12 & under: $5

roanoke symphony orchestra membersroanoke youth symphony orchestraJames Glazebrook, ryso directordavid stewart wiley, Conductor, narrator, pianist

Come hear and see over 125 musicians performing some of the greatest orchestral music inspired by the sound and movement of water, from Handel’s Water Music to Duke Ellington’s music from The River. You’ll also hear Britten’s Guide — the perfect introduction or re-introduction to the mighty symphony orchestra — plus an American classic by Richard Rodgers.

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G.F. Handel Hornpipe from Water Music

Britten Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Dvorak The Water Goblin

Richard Rodgers Victory at Sea Symphonic Suite

Duke Ellington Giggling Rapids from The River[in honor of Black History Month]

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rso GiftsWe are successful in fulfilling this mission only with the support of our community. Join the growing list of RSO supporters by making a tax-deductible contribution.

No gift is too large or too small!

RSO contributors enjoy a range of benefits including special events tailored for the donor, private recitals, concert dedications, priority parking, receptions, and open rehearsal invitations. To learn more about making a contribution to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, including planned gifts or bequests, please contact our Development Department at 540.343.6221 extension 225, or visit rso.com/give.

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mediaGet connectedInteract, connect, and learn through KeyNotes, audio podcasts, and social media.

faceBook | facebook.com/RoanokeSymphonyFind behind the scenes photos, news & updates, and special promotions at the RSO’s facebook page.

twitter | twitter.com/RoanokeSymphonyFollow us on twitter for current information.

audio podcasts | rso.com/podcastOur audio podcast series takes you “Inside the Music” with David Stewart Wiley and host Steve Brown as they explore each RSO Masterworks program.

keynotesJoin Maestro Wiley and noted guests for these half-hour discussions from the stage beginning one hour prior to each Concert Hall Masterworks concert. Free to concert ticket holders.

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s p o n s o r sThe rso also receives support from: City of roanoke, City of salem, national endowment

for the arts, roanoke County, and the virginia Commission for the arts.

128 E. Campbell AveRoanoke, VA 24011-1406

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