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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 5h
“While I was watching Selaocoe’s captivating cello movement, I kept thinking about how important music is as a communal effort—not only to listen to music, but to experience it deeply in the presence of others.”
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Homepage - Portland Mercury [Unofficial] @portlandmercury.com.web.brid.gy · 20h
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Mercury Music Picks: Love Spells Declare Love As Law, Boy Harsher’s Latest Darkwave Dream, And the Return of In Loving Memory
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing Abel Selaocoe perform at the Oregon Symphony. Incredibly, it was my first time to ever set foot in the iconic Arlene Schnitzer Hall. Rocking stunning Italian Rococo Revival architecture (something that might mean something to you if you’re into old buildings?) I was pleased to see a […] The post <i>Mercury</i> Music Picks: Love Spells Declare Love As Law, Boy Harsher’s Latest Darkwave Dream, And the Return of In Loving Memory appeared first on Portland Mercury.
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Oregon ArtsWatch @orartswatch.org · 07/10/2026
The one-of-a-kind cello concerto and soloist mesmerized concertgoers last weekend.
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We must celebrate the new as well as the old: Abel Selaocoe performs Jessie Montgomery&#8217;s &#8220;These Righteous Paths&#8221; with Oregon Symphony
The one-of-a-kind cello concerto and soloist mesmerized concertgoers last weekend.
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All Classical Radio 🍂 @allclassicalradio.bsky.social · 23h
Saturday, October 10, 2026, John Pitman shares "Celilo Falls" in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Written by Nancy Ives in collaboration with Indigenous storyteller Ed Edmo and Native photographer Joe Cantrell, this multimedia experience was performed by @oregonsymphony.bsky.social in 2025.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Gabriel Kahane Every Long Song is a Protest oregonsymphony.substack.com/p/gabriel-ka...
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Every Long Song is a Protest
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Various Oregon Symphony Musicians out and about! Silver Falls State Park and at Milwaukie Bowl. Some appearing in more than one place. I need to get out more🤔. Not everything in life is music and memes. #osomusicians #silverfallsstatepark #bowlingwithwoodwinds #andtrombone
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Sam Bergman @violanorth.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I def don't have all the answers as to why there is such a persistent crisis/lull cycle in US orchestras, but one thing I do know from my 25 years at the high end of that business is that WAY too many execs and board leaders are convinced there is a magic sustainability formula hiding somewhere.
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tweety fish oh wow like a chimera or something spoooky @sifu.tweety.fish · 06/10/2026
I tell you what, the symphony at this point is a pretty unbelievable bargain. Costs about the same as a big touring pop act, usually, and it's 100 of the world's best musicians, playing literal stradivariuses and shit, playing their hearts out for you? doesn't even sell out, usually? WILD
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World Concert Hall @wconcerthall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Right now, #Akiho with Carreño, Greeney & Roberts #Green and #Tchaikovsky from #Portland www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
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Akiho with Carreño, Greeney & Roberts, Green and Tchaikovsky from Portland - Schedule 02/10/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
Sergio Carreño, percussion, Jonathan Greeney, percussion, Michael Roberts, percussion and the Oregon Symphony conducted by David Danzmayr play: Andy AKIHO: Percussion Concerto. Brittany…
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Oregon ArtsWatch @orartswatch.org · 30/09/2026
Oregon Symphony will give the west coast premiere of the recent Pulitzer-winner's environmentally-themed "concerto for orchestra" on October 8, 10, and 11.
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When does a story need music?: Speaking with Gabriela Lena Frank about &#8220;Picaflor: A Future Myth&#8221;
Oregon Symphony will give the west coast premiere of the recent Pulitzer-winner's environmentally-themed "concerto for orchestra" on October 8, 10, and 11.
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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 01/10/2026
Let's kick off the fall with a spicy array of sounds, from Abel Selacoe's classical cello performance of Jessie Montgomery's commissioned composition and Lyric Born's high-spirited hip-hop at The Den to Latin-inspired beats of Geordie Greep and Jane Remover's experimental electric glitch.
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Mercury Music Picks: Geordie Greep Grips Rev Hall, Jane Remover’s Glitchy Electronic, and Abel Selacoe at the Oregon Symphony - Portland Mercury
Dear readers,  I have finally arrived back in the Mercury office after a cool 19 days on the road. As glamorous as DIY tour life can be (sleeping on floors, squeezing into a car like a sardine, etc.) ...
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Outside of music, Kenny loves to get outdoors. He enjoys hiking, camping, birding, and fishing primarily. When living in Charleston, he frequently went kayak fishing near Bowen’s Island. Welcome to the Oregon Symphony, Kenny!
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New musician alert 🚨 Originally from Snellville, GA, Kenny Bader joined the OSO as English horn/Utility oboe this Fall. Prior to this appointment he served as 2nd oboe & English horn of the Charleston Symphony, Principal oboe of the York Symphony, and 2nd oboe & English horn of the Bozeman Symphony
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Stunned and standing in solidarity with our colleagues in Nashville ❤️‍🩹
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Charles Noble @nobleviola.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
disaster in nashville
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disaster in nashville
Disaster is not a word that I use lightly, but in this case it is the only word that can be used. There are others that come to mind also. Hubris, malfeasance, poor planning, shirking of fiduciary duty. The NSO was the beneficiary of a longtime 'angel' donor ( Martha Ingram) who basically kept the orchestra afloat until her passing. Angel donors are amazing - until for whatever reason their pocketbook dries up. But how can an organization just operate business as usual with this sort of sword of Damocles hanging overhead?
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Charles Noble @nobleviola.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My 32nd season has begun! Read all about it!
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season 32
We did our Opening Night concert a couple nights ago (I'm always puzzled as it isn't the first concert of the season, nor is it the first of our classical subscription series, but I digress). Also, since it's been a while since I've posted, in the spirit of full disclosure, can I just say right now that I've always been a fan of and frequent user of em dashes? But sadly, the rise of the AI use of em dashes has made me leary of using them. God help me if AI agents become advocates of the Oxford comma...
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Oregon ArtsWatch @orartswatch.org · 27/09/2026
The South African cellist continues his run with Montgomery's new work based on her mother Robbie McCauley's poetry.
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These Righteous Paths: Oregon Symphony and Abel Selaocoe give new Jessie Montgomery cello concerto its West Coast premiere
The South African cellist continues his run with Montgomery's new work based on her mother Robbie McCauley's poetry.
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All Classical Radio 🍂 @allclassicalradio.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Cheers to @oregonsymphony.bsky.social, opening their historic 130th concert season this weekend! Hear music by Philip Glass, Mendelssohn, and more performed by @osomusicians.bsky.social on demand on our website or our free mobile app. 🎶 LISTEN NOW: allclassical.org/programs/program-archive
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Anita Misra-Press, PhD @anitamisrapress.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
What a moving exquisite show! #GregoryAlanIsakov #OregonSymphony
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Indybay @indybay.org · 16/09/2026
Music On The Picket Line of AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians At SF Opera House On Day 3 Of Strike
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Music On The Picket Line of AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians At SF Opera House On Day 3 Of Strike
San Francisco Opera Musicians who are members of AFM 6 on the third day of their strike picketed at the Opera house and performed music.
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All Classical Radio 🍂 @allclassicalradio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
YOU + #AllClassicalRadio + Oregon Symphony = The perfect evening! Join Brandi Parisi Thursdays at 7:00 PM PT for music by Philip Glass, Rachmaninoff, Brittany Green, Andy Akiho, and more performed by Oregon Symphony, led by David Danzmayr. Listen at 89.9 FM or allclassical.org. 📷: Jason Quigley
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Musicians omit the Oregon Symphony stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in their fight for a fair contract. Follow and support here: www.sfoperaorchestra.org?fbclid=PAdGR...
Text on a green background with a link: The Musicians omit the Oregon Symphony stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in their fight for a fair contract. Follow and support their fight
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Mac's List @macs-list.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts
Join the Oregon Symphony Team as our Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts! As our Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts, you will help shape the future of the Oregon Symphony by building meaningful relationships with donors whose generosity sustains our mission for generations to come. Through strategic major gift fundraising, planned giving, and thoughtful donor stewardship, you'll play a key role in advancing philanthropic support and strengthening the Symphony's long...
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Please enjoy this delightful Interview with our new Principal Flute, Julia Pyke! oregonsymphony.substack.com/p/julia-pyke
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Julia Pyke
by Caroline Surrett | on finding her breath
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oregonlive.com.web.brid.gy @oregonlive.com.web.brid.gy · 10/09/2026
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A hummingbird from the future is coming to the Oregon Symphony this fall
A Pulitzer-winning composition and a modern border-crossing opera are highlights of this season's classical music calendar.
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orchleague.bsky.social @orchleague.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New from Symphony: At the Oregon Symphony, Cross-Pollination and Crossover
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At the Oregon Symphony, Cross-Pollination and Crossover - Symphony
In last Tuesday’s (9/1) Willamette Week (Oregon), Matthew Trueherz writes, “Even if you don’t know the name Erik Satie or how to pronounce Gymnopédie, you know the tune … Or maybe it’s Beethoven or Brahms. You know this song—even if it should technically be called a ‘piece’ or ‘composition’ … The Oregon Symphony, and many other... Read more »
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The Street Trust @thestreettrust.org · 08/09/2026
Enjoy a night at The Adrift in Long Beach, WA and experience a peaceful retreat in their pool and sauna and picturesque trails on one of their complimentary bicycles. 🎭 2 Tickets for the Artist's Repertory Theatre 🎻 2 Tickets for the Oregon Symphony 🍜 $50 Gift Certificate for Khao Moo Dang...
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The Street Trust @thestreettrust.org · 08/09/2026
RAFFLE TIME 🎟️ Want to fuel the fight for safe, complete, accessible streets for all Oregonians AND get a chance to win adventure-filled prize packages? Just $15 gives you a chance to win the following prizes with a total value of $645: 🛎️ A Stay at The Adrift Hotel and Spa...
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Oregon ArtsWatch @orartswatch.org · 08/09/2026
The Portland singer-songwriter performs Sept. 19 & 20 with the Oregon Symphony.
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An activist of her dreams: Edna Vazquez makes music for her community
The Portland singer-songwriter performs Sept. 19 & 20 with the Oregon Symphony.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Lance McNamara Is on a Journey to Become the Best Usher Ever www.wweek.com/arts/2026/09...
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Lance McNamara Is on a Journey to Become the Best Usher Ever
The 66-year-old is documenting his process as @PDXUsher on Instagram.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
OSO runners Alicia Waite, Casey Jones, Inés Voglar Belgique, and driver Ron Blessinger. Also Toni Gan cellist emeritus, and Ken Finch who just retired😭😭. And I also see some frequent subs and collab folk Viviana and Peter Wilson and Monica Ohuchi.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
An OSO musician’s 10 year🤯 tradition now. Well not all of us, but quite a few! Team Band-in-a-Van recently completed the 2026 Hood to Coast relay in their second fastest time in the 10 years of their team. #oregonsymphonymusicians #sofit #musicianswhorun #runswithtuba #orchestramaxing
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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 02/09/2026
Rock stars and progressive composers are pushing the Oregon Symphony to reimagine the shape of classical music concerts.
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At the Oregon Symphony, Pop and Classical Music Blur
Matthew Trueherz
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trimetnews.bsky.social @trimetnews.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We are thrilled about this new partnership with @oregonsymphony.bsky.social, which helps bring down the cost (and stress) of a night out in Portland. Every show of the 2026-27 season comes with a gift: free transportation and parking when you Go by TriMet! news.trimet.org/2026/08/musi...
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Music to your ears: Oregon Symphony digital ticket holders ride free with TriMet - TriMet News
New partnership for the Symphony’s 2026-2027 season covers transit fares for up to three hours before and after each show, […]
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Oregon ArtsWatch @orartswatch.org · 28/07/2026
Oregon Symphony's Associate Concertmaster discusses her summer gig with the Northern California festival Music@Menlo.
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Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Thanks, Wisconsin. (Shot by Dylan Overhouse.) This week: shows in Fort Collins, Denver, and Phoenix. This fall: the big show backed by the full Oregon Symphony. Huge arrangements from Andy Thompson. Vocal arrangements by me and Aby Wolf. Dates and details: dessawander.com/events
Joshua Williams on keys. Dessa on the high note.
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Oregon ArtsWatch @orartswatch.org · 23/07/2026
Chamber music performances at three churches around Portland closed CLUC's festival on a high note.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
For further details, please see the Press Release www.orsymphony.org/press/oregon...
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Oregon Symphony and Its Musicians Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement Six Months Ahead of Schedule
Your official source for Oregon Symphony Tickets. Explore the Oregon Symphony located in Portland and Salem, OR. Join us for one of our world-class concerts.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
We also thank Kevin Case and our colleagues on the Audition Subcommittee (Alicia Waite, Amanda Grimm, Kai Rocke, & Colin Corner) for their hard work on our Audition Policy, which has been overhauled to better align with industry standards and support a fair, transparent, & equitable hiring process.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Health insurance premiums and parking will continue to be 100% employer-paid, and a new employer match for retirement contributions has been added to our suite of benefits.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This 4-year contract will run through the 2029-30 season. Our season length will remain at 40 weeks & the number of guaranteed services is unchanged. The nearly 20% in wage & benefit increases secured in this agreement represent progress toward a more complete compensation package for the musicians.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
L-R: Casey Jones (Principal Trombone), Maia Hoffman (Section Viola), Amanda Grimm (Principal Viola & ICSOM Delegate), Stephen Kehner (Assistant Principal Percussion & Committee Chair), Alicia Waite (Horn), and Zach Galatis (Piccolo)
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Kevin Case, our officers from AFM Local 99, and our colleagues on the Negotiating Committee for their tireless work in securing this agreement.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The Musicians of the Oregon Symphony are pleased to announce that a progressive, long-term Collective Bargaining Agreement has been reached with the Oregon Symphony Association. The musicians ratified the agreement on April 13, 2026, about 5 months before the expiration of our current contract.
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Meet horn player, Alicia Waite 📯 substack.com/@oregonsymph...
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Alicia Waite
by Caroline Surrett | a daredevil horn player...it's in her blood
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A delightful interview with our Principal Tuba, JáTtik Clark substack.com/@oregonsymph...
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JáTtik Clark
by Caroline Surrett | a tale of two South Carolinians
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
New Substack alert! Currently featuring the monthly program interviews with our musicians. substack.com/@oregonsymph...
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Hi, I'm Caroline. I’m the Communications & Content Manager at the Oregon Symphony and a lifelong classical music superfan.
no seriously...
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Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 @osomusicians.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
“He even took photos with people during intermission, because sometimes civic culture is a world-class orchestra, a killer fish score, and one glorious weirdo making the evening perfect” 🎻🦈
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Boing Boing @boingboing.net · 24/06/2026
The Oregon Symphony performed Jaws live to picture, and one bassist understood the assignment completely: he played the entire score dressed as a shark.
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Jaws in Concert gets the shark-costumed bassist it deserves
The Oregon Symphony performed Jaws live with the movie, and one bassist understood the assignment so completely that he played the entire thing dressed as a shark. A concertgoer praised&hellip;
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