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Popular TV drama transforms into a bold yet challenging stage production

The new Chinese opera A Dream of Splendor, created jointly by the Shanghai Opera House and Tencent Video, will have its global premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theatre from March 28 to 30. "The adaptation and creation of our new classical Chinese-style opera is a bold, fresh attempt to establish a foundation rooted in Song Dynasty culture and aesthetics," says …

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Popular TV drama transforms into a bold yet challenging stage production

China Daily

The new Chinese opera A Dream of Splendor, created jointly by the Shanghai Opera House and Tencent Video, will have its global premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theatre in March. The new Chinese opera A Dream of Splendor, created jointly by the Shanghai Opera House and Tencent Video, will have its global premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theatre from March …

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1 week ago

The ever-evolving composer

China Daily

Renowned Chinese composer Chen Kun explores new musical vistas by blending traditional music with cutting-edge technology. Chen places great emphasis on integrating technology into music, describing his approach as "playing the piano keyboard with one hand and pressing the computer keyboard with the other". "You can compose music using numbers, formulas, or by applying digital processing methods to music creation," …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Students embrace the New Year with melodies

China Daily

Immersed in the harmonious voices of 70 college students from the Zhongnan Choir of Shaanxi Normal University, the "Singing in Chang'an" - 2025 Xi'an New Year Choral Concert, gracefully commenced at the Xi'an Concert Hall in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, Northwest China, on the evening of Dec 15. With the resonant melodies of 20 Chinese and foreign songs performed by 10 …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Love of song bonds chorus and community

China Daily

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-14 10:20 Marking its 15th birthday, China NCPA Chorus, the resident chorus of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, gives a concert at the venue last Sunday, featuring a selection of the chorus' finest works. Fifteen years ago, a group of passionate voices came together to found the China NCPA Chorus, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Love of song bonds chorus and community

China Daily

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-14 10:20 Marking its 15th birthday, China NCPA Chorus, the resident chorus of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, gives a concert at the venue last Sunday, featuring a selection of the chorus' finest works. Fifteen years ago, a group of passionate voices came together to found the China NCPA Chorus, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Concert spotlights strength and charm of suona repertoire

China Daily

By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-13 15:34 Students and teachers of the suona major of the China Conservatory of Music perform at the concert in Beijing on Dec 8. The concert Resounding Red Classics was held in Beijing on Dec 8, led by Zhang Qianyuan, the associate professor of suona at the China Conservatory of Music and a …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

From Jelly Roll to TWICE, top acts hit ‘Amazon Music Live’ to spotlight their upcoming projects

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — If artists want to launch an album with a bang, “ Amazon Music Live” could be the end zone to score big. Some of the biggest performers in music — including Jelly Roll, Megan Thee Stallion, Ed Sheeran, Kane Brown, Peso Pluma and Lil Baby — have graced the live stage during the weekly concert series in …

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4 weeks ago

Chinese song contest in Yangon boosts exchange

China Daily

Updated: 2024-11-27 10:10 Students perform during the awards ceremony of a Chinese song competition in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sunday. MYO KYAW SOE/XINHUA YANGON — A Chinese song competition recently held in Yangon offered Myanmar students an opportunity to enhance their language skills while celebrating cultural exchange. The competition supports Myanmar students' Chinese learning and gives them a chance to showcase …

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4 weeks ago

Chinese song contest in Yangon boosts exchange

China Daily

Students perform during the awards ceremony of a Chinese song competition in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sunday. MYO KYAW SOE/XINHUA YANGON — A Chinese song competition recently held in Yangon offered Myanmar students an opportunity to enhance their language skills while celebrating cultural exchange. The competition supports Myanmar students' Chinese learning and gives them a chance to showcase their talents, Kyi …

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1 month ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

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1 month ago

Distance no longer barrier to devotion of Chinese fans

China Daily

The original version of The Phantom of the Opera at Suzhou Shishan Grand Theater in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Oct 22. "It wasn't a cheap outing," says Zhou Yi, who detailed how, in addition to the concert tickets, which totaled 2,760 yuan, their three-night hotel stay, train tickets, shopping, and other costs added a further 2,800 yuan. People like Zhou, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Bei's star to shine at Beijing pop event

China Daily

By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-18 07:56 Jiang Tao, founder of the Beijing International Pop Music Festival, announces its 10th anniversary on Nov 12. Among the diversity of genres around, the 1990s was greatly defined by campus folk music, which is driven by acoustic guitar and piano, and lyrics about campus romances, university life and youth. Along …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Bei's star to shine at Beijing pop event

China Daily

Jiang Tao, founder of the Beijing International Pop Music Festival, announces its 10th anniversary on Nov 12. Among the diversity of genres around, the 1990s was greatly defined by campus folk music, which is driven by acoustic guitar and piano, and lyrics about campus romances, university life and youth. Along with other musicians, including singer Lao Lang, songwriters Xiao Ke …

Music Beijing

1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Bei's star to shine at Beijing pop event

China Daily

Jiang Tao, founder of the Beijing International Pop Music Festival, announces its 10th anniversary on Nov 12. Among the diversity of genres around, the 1990s was greatly defined by campus folk music, which is driven by acoustic guitar and piano, and lyrics about campus romances, university life and youth. Along with other musicians, including singer Lao Lang, songwriters Xiao Ke …

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Practice makes perfect on Tianjin Juilliard tour

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1 month, 1 week ago

Practice makes perfect on Tianjin Juilliard tour

China Daily

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-15 06:21 The Tianjin Juilliard Orchestra will be embarking on its first tour with shows in Beijing and Hong Kong as part of the Tianjin Juilliard's fifth anniversary. The Tianjin Juilliard Orchestra is embarking on its first ever China tour, presenting concerts at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

China Daily

Zhang Yixing at a rehearsal for the musical drama. This new production brings together a lineup of young actors and actresses, led by singer-actor Zhang Yixing, who performed the musical drama's theme song during the media event on Oct 30 along with other cast members. "I have been interested in Dunhuang for years, and being part of this process is …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign and Chinese Performers Cross-Cultural Crosstalk Show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall

China Daily

Foreign and Chinese performers present Xiangsheng Encounters Foreigners cross-cultural crosstalk show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall in June 2023. The show showcased a novel cultural dimension of the traditional art form, combining xiangsheng with various international influences and languages.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just for laughs

China Daily

Foreign and Chinese performers present Xiangsheng Encounters Foreigners cross-cultural crosstalk show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall in June 2023. Driven by their shared ambition to learn the Chinese language through humor, the two foreigners from across the world embarked on a similar path, training with renowned xiangsheng artist Ding Guangquan, who began accepting foreign …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just for laughs

China Daily

)From left) Satoshi Nishida, Tina Huang and Yegor Shyshov. "By attending shows in person, audiences support the art form in its most authentic and rewarding way," he said. "I understand how challenging it is for a Japanese person to learn cross-talk in China, but my master, Ding Guangquan, always emphasized that art knows no boundaries," he said. "We hope what …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just for laughs

China Daily

Foreign and Chinese performers present Xiangsheng Encounters Foreigners cross-cultural crosstalk show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall in June 2023. Driven by their shared ambition to learn the Chinese language through humor, the two foreigners from across the world embarked on a similar path, training with renowned xiangsheng artist Ding Guangquan, who began accepting foreign …

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2 months ago

Traditional Chinese Instruments Embrace Modern Sounds, Captivating a Global Audience

China Daily

A scene from the Disco Dancing Version of Your Shining Knight, a video series that celebrates the rising popularity of guofeng music, a Chinese style that uses elements from traditional culture. The video features over 200 Chinese musicians giving fresh life to pop songs through the distinctive sound of traditional Chinese instruments. The videos have traveled beyond Chinese music fans …

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2 months ago

Musical based on Southern Confucianism set for 2025 tour

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-21 A stage photo of the musical Nan Kong. After a successful 2024 tour, the acclaimed musical Nan Kong based on Southern Confucianism is gearing up for a new round of performances in 2025, according to Tide News on Oct 20. The musical will expand its reach beyond the Yangtze River Delta region, with performances set for 20 …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Universal Music Partners with iQiyi for Global Distribution of The Rap of China Winners

China Daily

iQiyi and Universal Music Group announce a strategic agreement to distribute new releases worldwide from contestants of The Rap of China 2024. The top three finalists will receive global exposure, with their songs distributed by Universal Music Group. The collaboration aims to nurture Chinese rap talents and bridge cultural gaps in the international music landscape.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Director's Heartwarming Journey into the Life of Zhang, a Guiding Light for Girls

China Daily

The article highlights the positive impact of the TV series 'The Principal' on its cast and crew. It features interviews with Zhang, the principal, who is known for her kindness and generosity. The crew adopted a creative approach to maximize conversations with her, resulting in a rich and inspiring story.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Intricate Interplay of Past and Present: A Symphony of Strings and History

China Daily

The Beijing Music Festival celebrates the harmonious interplay between past and present through a performance of Mozart's iconic violin concerto. The piece showcases the technical and musical challenges faced by cellists and the intricate interplay between the violin and viola. The festival also features French composer Maurice Ravel's Bolero and Russian composer Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird, highlighting the diverse range …

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3 months ago

Music school anniversary marked

China Daily

Alumni, students and teachers of the vocal and opera department of China Conservatory of Music celebrate the school's 60th anniversary in Beijing on Sunday. Alumni, students and teachers of the vocal and opera department of the China Conservatory of Music staged a concert at Beijing Concert Hall on Sunday, marking its 60th anniversary. Veteran singers, who graduated from the China …

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3 months ago

China’s flagging economy — and Kanye West — give each other a helping hand

LA Times

A whirlwind China tour by Ye — formerly known as Kanye West — has brought a much-needed economic boost, both to a country struggling to lift consumer spending and to a musician whose controversies have hurt his business at home. The Grammy Award-winning musician’s Sunday show in Haikou, the capital of China’s southern Hainan island province, was initially met with …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Ethnic folk songs thrive on China's social media

China Daily

A fan of folk songs from the Zhuang ethnic group livestreams her performance in a park in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Aug 25. The social media frenzy is helping traditional ethnic folk songs fly out of the remote mountains to attract fans in China and beyond. As my fan base grew, I wanted to learn authentic folk songs, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Ethnic folk songs thrive on China's social media

China Daily

A fan of folk songs from the Zhuang ethnic group livestreams her performance in a park in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Aug 25. The social media frenzy is helping traditional ethnic folk songs fly out of the remote mountains to attract fans in China and beyond. As my fan base grew, I wanted to learn authentic folk songs, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kanye West performs in China as fans surprised he passed country’s strict censors

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Youth troupe performs for distinguished African guests

China Daily

Children from the Soong Ching Ling Peace Angel Art Troupe perform for distinguished guests from Africa at the Great Hall of the People. Zhang said that having the chance to play the djembe on such an occasion to welcome honored guests from afar made him nervous but also motivated him to display the spirit of Chinese youth in the new …

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Youth troupe performs for distinguished African guests

China Daily

Children from the Soong Ching Ling Peace Angel Art Troupe perform for distinguished guests from Africa at the Great Hall of the People. Zhang said that having the chance to play the djembe on such an occasion to welcome honored guests from afar made him nervous but also motivated him to display the spirit of Chinese youth in the new …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Show finds the fun in far-flung spots

China Daily

A funny scene in the reality show. With this idea in mind, chief director Xie Dikui and chief producer Wang Junpeng created Random Journey on the Way, a new reality travel show. Showing on streaming site Youku since Sept 7, it has amassed 190 million views of related topics on the popular social media platform Sina Weibo. Xie, who is …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Show finds the fun in far-flung spots

China Daily

A funny scene in the reality show. With this idea in mind, chief director Xie Dikui and chief producer Wang Junpeng created Random Journey on the Way, a new reality travel show. Showing on streaming site Youku since Sept 7, it has amassed 190 million views of related topics on the popular social media platform Sina Weibo. Xie, who is …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

China Daily

A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

China Daily

A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

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4 months ago

Guqin concert strings together music and friendship

China Daily

Wang Jianxin coaches young performers to play xun at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Tuesday. On the morning of Thursday, about 60 guqin enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, performing together in a concert, bringing the curtains down on a guqin summer camp. Guqin teacher Li Fengyun, xun, dizi …

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4 months ago

Guqin concert strings together music and friendship

China Daily

Wang Jianxin coaches young performers to play xun at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Tuesday. On the morning of Thursday, about 60 guqin enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, performing together in a concert, bringing the curtains down on a guqin summer camp. Guqin teacher Li Fengyun, xun, dizi …

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4 months ago

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily

Students from Beijing and Hong Kong pose at the Mong Man Wai Concert Hall, Tsinghua University, in Beijing after the concert last Friday. He also launched the organization, Xin Tsing Friends, which deepens cultural bonds and unity between young people from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. They taught me how to ride a bike, and I visited their hometowns," …

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4 months ago

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily

Students warm up before the concert. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY "I joined this music camp because of him. He's showing us how music can connect and deliver emotion," says 16-year-old Wong Ching-ho from Hong Kong, who has been playing violin since he was 3. "I often travel back to the Chinese mainland, but this is the first time I've been part …

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Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily

Violinists Lyu Siqing and Wallace Lee share the stage with students from Beijing and Hong Kong at the Mong Man Wai Concert Hall, Tsinghua University, in Beijing last Friday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Teen students perform two post-event concerts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Chen Nan reports. In a small backstage room, the air is buzzing with a mix of excitement …

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4 months ago

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily

Violinists Lyu Siqing and Wallace Lee share the stage with students from Beijing and Hong Kong at the Mong Man Wai Concert Hall, Tsinghua University, in Beijing last Friday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Teen students perform two post-event concerts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Chen Nan reports. In a small backstage room, the air is buzzing with a mix of excitement …

Hong Kong Beijing Concert

4 months ago

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily

Violinists Lyu Siqing and Wallace Lee share the stage with students from Beijing and Hong Kong at the Mong Man Wai Concert Hall, Tsinghua University, in Beijing last Friday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Teen students perform two post-event concerts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Chen Nan reports. In a small backstage room, the air is buzzing with a mix of excitement …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Pianist taps understanding to key into audience

China Daily

Pianist Wu Peixi plays at Beijing's Mofan Bookstore in July. "Music has been a part of my life, so I understand how much joy it brings to people," Wu Peixi says. "I hope the diversity in the repertoire helps to sustain interest and offers a journey through different emotional landscapes," Wu Peixi says. "Beyond technical skill, the connection a pianist …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Yantai musician brings konghou to global stage

China Daily

Yantai musician Jiang Xiuyan brings the konghou to the global stage. Jiang Xiuyan, 41, a musician from Yantai Huang-Bohai New Area, has dedicated herself to preserving the konghou, a traditional Chinese instrument. This ancient stringed plucked instrument has been showcased by Jiang at prestigious venues such as the Golden Hall of Vienna and the Budapest Opera House, earning her countless …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yantai musician brings 'konghou' to global stage

China Daily

Yantai musician Jiang Xiuyan brings the konghou to the global stage. Jiang Xiuyan, a musician from Yantai Huang-Bohai New Area in East China's Shandong province, has dedicated herself to preserving the konghou, a traditional Chinese instrument. With a history of over 3,000 years, the konghou was lost for six centuries before being brought back in 1979 by Cui Junzhi, a …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yantai musician brings konghou to global stage

China Daily

Yantai musician Jiang Xiuyan brings the konghou to the global stage. Jiang Xiuyan, 41, a musician from Yantai Huang-Bohai New Area, has dedicated herself to preserving the konghou, a traditional Chinese instrument. This ancient stringed plucked instrument has been showcased by Jiang at prestigious venues such as the Golden Hall of Vienna and the Budapest Opera House, earning her countless …

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