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SUMMARY:Christmas at Finchcocks with  - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of Finchcocks during the festive season and escape Christmas craziness with this special retreat! \nRun by the wonderful Beatrice Nichols\, this mixed ability weekend aims to explore Christmas music written or arranged for piano\, accompanied by carols\, mince pies and of course mulled wine! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your festive party pieces ready for Christmas day… or whenever you’re put on the spot for some Christmas music! Guests can bring any pieces they would especially like to work on\, or you might choose from any of the following: \n\nThe Faber Music Christmas Piano Anthology\nTchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite for solo piano\nThe John Rutter Christmas Piano Album\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as focussing on Christmas repertoire in performance classes\, a spotlight will also be given to Carols for choirs and Christmas songs you need up your sleeve in our two workshops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, Beatrice will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\nOn the Saturday evening\, we’ll enjoy some carols and Beatrice will round off the evening with some of her own favourites on the family Bosendorfer. This is the chance to sit back and simply be inspired\, glass of wine in hand by the fireside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Beatrice.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private concert for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Beatrice\, including repertoire from her programme Christmas with Beactrice.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join in the festive fun\, please fill in the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £675 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/christmas-at-finchcocks-2025/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner weekend,Events,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T152656
CREATED:20240920T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T094231Z
UID:28593-1754303400-1754667000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:5-day Piano holiday! - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day piano holiday went down a storm last year so we’ve added it to our regular offering. This is our most relaxed course ever and a pianist’s dream Finchcocks stay: a 5-day 5-star Piano Holiday! \nThis extended piano retreat offers the chance to spend mornings at the piano in a 30-minute one-to-one lesson with the wonderful Sam Haywood\, as well as enjoying free practice-time. Afternoons will be devoted to leisure (and of course more piano if you’d like!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsually\, our course timetables are more focussed to structured learning. The Piano Holiday will be a musical escape duetting with plenty of relaxing! \nAfternoon/ evening activities will include (subject to weather and change): \n\nA guided tour of the Finchcocks gardens by our Head Gardener\nA morning swim in our outdoor heated pool\nA walk and visit to beautiful neighbouring Scotney Castle\nA tour of a typical Wealden (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) hop trail\nA group (garden) yoga/ Alexander Technique session\nPlenty of opportunity to play duets\nThe opportunity to book the Steinway recital room to (video)record your playing\nThe opportunity to take part in an informal guest performance in main hall on the family Bosendorfer\nFree access to Finchcocks music library\n\nAnd of course\, socialising with fellow piano enthusiasts for a whole week! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nPiano holiday guests will: \n\nReceive daily one-to-one lessons.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nTo ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere\, priority is given to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1450 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-piano-holiday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate week
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T152656
CREATED:20240604T145406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T103447Z
UID:28308-1724063400-1724427000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:5-day Piano holiday! - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION:Our 5-day summer schools sold out in record time this year! So\, by popular demand\, we’ve added one more! And this one is different. This is our most relaxed 5-day course ever and a pianist’s dream Finchcocks stay: a 5-day 5-star Piano Holiday! \nThis extended piano retreat offers the chance to spend mornings at the piano in a 30-minute one-to-one lesson with the wonderful Sam Haywood\, as well as enjoying free practice-time. Afternoons will be devoted to leisure (and of course more piano if you’d like!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsually\, our course timetables are more focussed to structured learning. The Piano Holiday will be a musical escape duetting with plenty of relaxing! \nAfternoon/ evening activities will include (subject to weather and change): \n\nA guided tour of the Finchcocks gardens by our Head Gardener\nA morning swim in our outdoor heated pool\nA walk and visit to beautiful neighbouring Scotney Castle\nA tour of a typical Wealden (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) hop trail\nA group (garden) yoga/ Alexander Technique session\nPlenty of opportunity to play duets\nThe opportunity to book the Steinway recital room to (video)record your playing\nThe opportunity to take part in an informal guest performance in main hall on the family Bosendorfer\nFree access to Finchcocks music library\n\nAnd of course\, socialising with fellow piano enthusiasts for a whole week! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nPiano holiday guests will: \n\nReceive daily one-to-one lessons.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nTo ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere\, priority is given to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1450 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-piano-holiday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate week
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T152656
CREATED:20190812T175123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T140415Z
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SUMMARY:Piano retreat weekend - private practice\, delicious food and individual tuition - three places left
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for anyone who just wants a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It would suit anyone who wants a bit of time away to practise or wants to fall in love with playing the piano again! \nIt would also be ideal for anyone one who has made a New Year’s resolution to get better at the piano! \nThere are no group sessions\, no performances and no stress! The course is open to pianists of all levels. \n \nThe course is arranged around food – so there’s no strict timetable or deadlines. Guests are free to play anytime they like between 7am and 8pm\, rest when they like or explore the beautiful Kentish countryside. \n \nOn hand throughout will be Warren Mailley-Smith\, one of our most popular tutors at Finchcocks and the first British pianist to perform Chopin’s complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John’s Smith Square. Warren will be available to ask questions\, and will have time for two private 1:1 sessions for anyone who would like them. \nOn Saturday night\, he’ll also be playing a recital which is an opportunity to relax and be inspired with a glass of wine in the magical setting of the main Hall of Finchcocks\, or outside on our newly built stage if the weather behaves! \n \nWe have one grand piano available for every guest in our vaulted cellars\, including our new Steinway. Piano conversation will flow freely over coffee and home made biscuits and cakes in between bouts of practice! \n \nThis promises to be one of our most relaxed and enjoyable courses. If it sounds of interest\, please drop Jenny a line using the form below\, or give her a ring on 01580 428080. Alternatively\, check out Jenny’s blog article about our retreat here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £525 (inc accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/piano-retreat-weekend-private-practice-delicious-food-and-individual-tuition-just-released-autumn/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner,Beginner weekend,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190830T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T152656
CREATED:20190130T235544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T155127Z
UID:16597-1567191600-1567351800@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Dave Hall course for beginners and returners - few places remaining
DESCRIPTION:Many of us played the piano whilst at school\, but didn’t get quite as far as we’d hoped and some of us missed out entirely. \nThis course is designed for adult pianists returning to the piano after a gap of a few years (or decades!)\, and would also suit anyone who has recently taken up the piano. \nThe course will start with some basics on notation and how that corresponds to the keyboard. Then we move beyond the notes to look at some of the unwritten elements of music\, where we’ll touch upon emotions and narrative in music. We’ll also explore a variety of pieces and to help everyone pick music that’s suitable to their own particular level and musical interests. \n \nWe’ll then explore some practical theory before moving on to our very popular session on playing by ear and an introduction to jazz. \nIn the evenings\, we’ll have a recital in the main Hall with a glass of wine and explore the work of one or two composers. \n \nEach day typically starts with a workshop in the Finchcocks recital room. In the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos including our new Steinway and individual tuition from one of our teachers. In the later afternoon\, we’ll convene for a masterclass which will provide tips on how to make the nicest sounds when playing. At 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital in the main house\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \nThis course is being run by David Hall (FRCO\, MA Cantab)\, who was described as a “musical powerhouse” when the Sunday Times came to review one of his courses at Finchcocks. Inspiration and encouragement are guaranteed! \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £525\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/dave-hall-beginner-course-august-19/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Beginner weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190405T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T152656
CREATED:20180911T154820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T223637Z
UID:15801-1554490800-1554652800@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Beginner weekend with David Hall - ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT
DESCRIPTION:This course assumes no prior knowledge\, and is suitable for absolute beginners or players who didn’t get very far with their studies and have forgotten whatever they knew! \nThe course will start with some basics on notation and how that corresponds to the keyboard. Then we move beyond the notes to look at some of the unwritten elements of music\, where we’ll touch upon emotions and narrative in music. \nWe’ll then explore some practical theory before moving on to our very popular session on playing by ear and an introduction to jazz. \nIn the evenings\, we’ll have a recital\, explore the work of one or two composers\, as well as finding out a bit more about the history of Finchcocks. \nEach day typically starts with a workshop in the Finchcocks cellars. In the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and individual tuition from one of our teachers. In the later afternoon\, we convene for a masterclass\, which involves a little bit of (very relaxed) performance in front of your classmates. At 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital in the main house\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \nThis course is being run by David Hall (FRCO\, MA Cantab). \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £475\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/beginner-course-april19/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginner weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181012T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T152656
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T114618Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Weekend with David Hall - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nThis course assumes no prior knowledge\, and is suitable for absolute beginners or players who didn’t get very far with their studies and have forgotten whatever they knew! \nThe course will start with some basics on notation and how that corresponds to the keyboard. Then we move beyond the notes to look at some of the unwritten elements of music\, where we’ll touch upon emotions and narrative in music. \nWe’ll then explore some practical theory before moving on to our very popular session on playing by ear and an introduction to jazz. \nIn the evenings\, we’ll have a recital\, explore the work of one or two composers\, as well as finding out a bit more about the history of Finchcocks. \nEach day typically starts with a workshop in the Finchcocks cellars. In the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and individual tuition from one of our teachers. In the later afternoon\, we convene for a masterclass\, which involves a little bit of (very relaxed) performance in front of your classmates. At 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital in the main house\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \nThis course is being run by David Hall (FRCO\, MA Cantab). \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £475\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/beginner-course-oct18/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Beginner weekend
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SUMMARY:Beginner Weekend with David Hall - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nThis course assumes no prior knowledge\, and is suitable for absolute beginners or players who didn’t get very far with their studies and have forgotten whatever they knew! \nThe course will start with some basics on notation and how that corresponds to the keyboard. Then we move beyond the notes to look at some of the unwritten elements of music\, where we’ll touch upon emotions and narrative in music. \nWe’ll then explore some practical theory before moving on to our very popular session on playing by ear and an introduction to jazz. \nIn the evenings\, we’ll have a recital\, explore the work of one or two composers\, as well as finding out a bit more about the history of Finchcocks. \nEach day typically starts with a workshop in the Finchcocks cellars. In the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and individual tuition from one of our teachers. In the later afternoon\, we convene for a masterclass\, which involves a little bit of (very relaxed) performance in front of your classmates. At 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital in the main house\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \nThis course is being run by David Hall (FRCO\, MA Cantab). \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £475\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[cmsmasters_contact_form_sc formname="164" email="neil@finchcocks.com" fromname="wordpress"]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/beginner-course-may18/
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Beginner weekend
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