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| May 14, 2008 |
The Metropolitan Opera will present an Encore Performance of Pucinni's LA BOHEME in HD live to movie theaters throughout the Metroplex on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. |
Enjoy front row seats for an evening of thrilling, world class opera at your local movie theater! The Metropolitan Opera continues its second season of live, high-definition performance transmissions to movie theaters in the Metroplex on with an Encore Broadcast of Puccini's "La Boheme." Theaters are conveniently located in neighborhoods throughout North Texas – The Parks at Arlington (3861 South Cooper), North Park Center in Dallas (8687 N. Central Expressway), Webb Chapel Cinemark 17 in Dallas (11819 Webb Chapel Road), Tinseltown USA Plano (3800 Dallas Parkway), Cinemark Legacy (7201 N. Central Expwy. #100), Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville (2401 S. Stemmons #1356) , Galaxy Theatre Stadium 10 (11801 McCree Road), and Fossil Creek Stadium 11 (6100 North Freeway). For information: www.WRR101.com or 1-800-Met-Opera. |
| May 15, 16, and 17, 2008 |
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents a grand finale to their Classical Season with SCHUMANN AND BRUCKNER with Guest Conductor Gunther Herbig on Thursday, May 15, Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas. |
For the classical season finale, former DSO Principal Guest Conductor and Dallas favorite Gunther Herbig returns to lead the orchestra as it performs Schumann's Konzertstuck for four horns with the DSO horn section as soloists and Bruckner's mighty Symphony No. 7. Tickets: $17 to $108. For information: www.dallassymphony.com or 214-692-0203 |
| May 15, 16, and 17, 2008 |
The 31st Annual Texas Flute Festival, sponsored by the Texas Flute Society, will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., and Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the University of North Texas School of Music Chestnut Street and Avenue C, Denton. |
This festival will include concerts, recitals workshops, and masterclasses presented by Renee Siebert of the NY Philharmonic, Beatboxing flutist Greg Pattillo and PROJECT, Italian flutist Andrea Oliva, and Rebecca Powell Garfield, 2007 winner of the Myrna W. Brown Artist Competition. The 24th Annual Myrna W. Brown Artist Competition will be held in conjunction with the festival. Tickets: $10 auditor fee for all three days. For information: www.texasflutesociety.org or 214-348-5047
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| May 17, 2008 |
The Texas Voices concludes its 5th Anniversary Season with FIRST VOICES with Special Guest Artists, James Emery, piano, Helen Blackburn, flute, George D'Ascenzo, cello, and Cornell Kinderknecht, Native American flute on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway, Mesquite. |
Echoes of the past come alive in this choral tribute to Native American Poetry and Song including the Lakata, Yuma, Cherokee, Laguna, Apache, and Algonquin. The concert features the World Premieres of "Decision" by Composer-in-Residence Debra Scroggins, "Sun Dancer" by Dallas composer Tom Council, and "Lamentation" by Dallas composer Paul Thompson. Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students, $5 Mesquite ISD students. For information: 214-384-6336 or www.thetexasvoices.org |
| May 17, 2008 |
Fine Arts Chamber Players presents award-winning violinist Chloe
Trevor and pianist Annie Lin in the second annual Charles Barr Memorial Concert on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood Street, Dallas. |
Ms. Trevor, Grand Prize winner of the Dallas Symphony’s 2006 Lynn Harrell Competition, will perform Biber’s Passacaglia, Brahms’ - Sonata No. 3 in d minor, Ysaye’s Sonata No. 6 and Stravinsky’s Divertimento. Ms. Trevor has appeared as a soloist with the Knoxville Symphony, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Latvian Chamber
Orchestra, Plano Symphony and the Slovak State Philharmonic. Currently a student of David and Linda Cerone at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Ms. Trevor will perform in memory of Dallas native Charles Barr. Admission is free. For information: 214-520-2219 or www.fineartschamberplayers.org. |
| May 17, 2008 |
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Dallas celebrates the joy of Spring with the outstanding SPRING OF HARMONY CONCERT SERIES on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 3204 Skillman, Dallas. |
This inaugural concert series presents music from international SMU faculty, composers, students and alumni. The concert includes Bach-Busoni's "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland", Beethoven's "Waldstein Sonata op. 53," Brahms' "Piano Pieces op. 119," Ravel's "Gaspard de la nuit" and features pianist, Luca Bruno. There is no charge for the concerts. Donations are appreciated. For information: 214-821-9989 or www.standrews.presbychurch.org |
| May 18, 2008 |
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra presents their "Season Finale" on featuring Gustavo Romero on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2401 Flora Street, Dallas. |
The performance will include Wagner’s Flying Dutchman Overture, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring Gustavo Romero, and Respighi’s Roman Festival. Tickets: $8, $15, $20, $30. For information: 214-528-7747 or info@gdyo.org
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| May 18, 2008 |
The Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra present SYMPHONIC SUNDAYS AT THE NASHER on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 12:00 noon at 2001 Flora Street, Dallas. |
Enjoy chamber music performed by Dallas Symphony musicians in the intimate setting of the Nasher Sculpture Center Auditorium. The program will include Kodaly's "Trio," Ewazen's "Trio for Trumpet, Violin, and Piano," and Beethven's "String Trio No. 1." The featured performers will be Andrew Schast, Shu Lee, Pamela Askew, Susie Ager-Breitbarth, Russell Campbell, Steven Harlos, Maria Schleuning, David Sywak, and Kari Nostbakken. Tickets: $30. For information: www.nashersculpturecenter.org, www.dallassymphony.com, 214-242-5100, or 214-214-692-0203 |
| May 18, 2008 |
The Highland Park Chorale will present INSPIRE, a concert of Great Choral Music, on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. in Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 Harwood Street, Dallas. |
The 24-voice Professional Chamber Choir will perform compositions including: Benjamin Britten's "Hymn to St. Cecilia," Aaron Copland's "In the Beginning," Tarik O'Regan's "Magnificat," motetes of Anton Bruckner, and a collection of spirituals by Alice Parker, Damon Dandridge, and Moses Hogan. Tickets: $10. For information: 214-525-4218 or www.hppc.org |
| May 18, 2008 |
The Mansfield Wind Symphony “North Texas’ Best Kept Musical Secret” will perform a concert honoring their Scholarship winners on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1201 Hwy 360, Mansfield. |
The Brass Band, directed by Richard Potter, will begin the show with The Star-Spangled Banner. The full symphony under the direction of Musical Director John Julian, will perform Washington Grays, Myth, Dakota!, Swanee, the Overture to Candide, Machu Picchu, and movement 4 from Symphony No. 3 for Band. Be prepared for some surprises from guest performers Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Maynard Ferguson, Laurence Welk, Stan Kenton, Ludwig van Beethoven, Chopin, Johann Bach, Amadeus Mozart, and special guest star Spike Jones. Admission is free. Tickets: $10 adults, $7.50 seniors/students. For information: www.mansfieldwindsymphony.org or 817-721-3250 |
| May 18, 2008 |
First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth presents the Third Biennial "Outside the Bachs" Competition for Choral Composers on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of 800 West 5th Street, Fort Worth. |
Imagine a modern music experience that is intellectually stimulating and plesing to the ear. Imagine being part of an audience where you are asked for your opinion and that opinion counted. 99 composers from around the world submitted original anthems, and 5 were chosen to be premiered in this one-of-a-kind event where audience members will vote for their favorite. There is no charge for the event. For information: 817-339-5097 or www.MyFUMC.org |
| May 18, 2008 |
Lone Star Wind Orchestra invites you to MEET THE COMPOSER: DONALD GRANTHAM on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Jonsson Performance Hall, University of Texas Dallas, 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson. |
Be a member of the audience at this Seminar and Chamber Music Concert featuring American composer, Donald Grantham. The program will include excerpts from "Music for the Blanton," "New Mexico Twilight," and "Wild Basin Music." Admission is free. For information: www.lonestarwindorchestra.com |
| May 20, 2008 |
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra gallop to the finish of their 2007/2008 Season with a concert Texas-style THE SPIRIT OF TEXAS featuring guest
conductor Timothy Rhea and featuring the World Premiere of Donald Grantham's "Lone Star Twister" on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eismann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. |
Dust off your hat, shine your boots and polish your belt
buckle for "The Spirit of Texas," a concert experience inspired by cowboys, westerns, rodeos and good ‘ol Texans! The State of Texas takes center stage with Clifton Williams’ Symphonic Dance No. 3“Fiesta” and Don Gillis’ Symphony X “Big D”, a symphony inspired by the City of Dallas. The concert will honor Texas veterans with a performance of Fisher Tull’s The Final Covenant. The LSWO will perform a blend of Texas-style selections with Aaron Copland’s Buckaroo Holiday and Hoe Down from Rodeo, the Yellow Rose of Texas and John Philip Sousa’s march Daughters of Texas. Also, actor Edward Blaylock will narrate old cowboy stories and recite cowboy poetry. Tickets: $10 to $40. For information: www.lonestarwindorchestra.com or 972-744-4650 |
| May 20, 2008
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The New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving closes its 20th Season with a BEETHOVEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT with conductor Dr. Sergio Espinosa on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. |
BEETHOVEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT opens with Tchaikovsky’s stirring "Marche Slave," composed in five days in a burst of patriotism. The focus shifts to Beethoven with his "Triple Concerto," featuring violinist Dr. Martha Walvoord, cellist Dr. Elizabeth Morrow and pianist Michael Schneider. The season closes with Beethoven’s picturesque "Sixth Symphony (Pastoral)." Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students. For information: 972-252-ARTS or www.home.earthlink.net/~youngj1/npoi7.htm |
| May 20, 2008 |
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Concert Events presents THE BEACH BOYS in concert on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas. |
Kick off summer with The Beach Boys, live in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra! Don't miss this one-night-only performance of all your favorite hits including California Girls, Help Me Rhonda, Surfin' Safari, I Get Around and many, many more! Tickets: $45 to $115. For information: www.dallassymphony.com or 214-692-0203
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| May 23 and 24, 2008 |
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Deloitte Pops Series presents JACK EVERLY, MY FAVORITE CHORUSES in concert on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas. |
Renowned Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the 200-voice Dallas Symphony Chorus, led by David. R. Davidson, place their considerable talents on display in a program featuring the greatest choral works from Broadway and opera. Tickets: $26 to $101. For information: www.dallassymphony.com or 214-692-0203 |
| May 24, 2008 |
Join the Dallas Bach Society for BACH'S LUNCH and the 4th Annual Paul Riedo Award, on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the DeGolyer Tea House at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas.
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Actually, it's not a box lunch at all, but a sit-down luncheon at the DeGolyer Tea House at the Dallas Arboretum, with food by A La Carte Dallas. Chamber music will be provided by the Dallas Bach Chamber Players and James Richman to create the perfect atmosphere for the presention of the 4th Annual Paul Riedo Award. We are proud to present this year's Paul Riedo Memorial Award to Professor Lenora McCroskey of the University of North Texas. Tickets: $75, RSVP required. For information: 214-320-8700 or www.dallasbach.org
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| May 23 and 24, 2008 |
The Opera Guild of Fort Worth will present the 13th Biennial Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition beginning with semi-finals on Friday, May 23, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Modern Art Museum, 4200 Darnell, Fort Worth and continuing with the final rounds on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun Streets, Fort Worth. |
Come and hear the Opera Stars of Tomorrow! The 13th Biennial Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition will showcase the up to 30 semifinalists from around the world. Tickets: $5 on Friday, $10 on Saturday. For information: 817-731-0833 x25 |
| May 24, 2008 |
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Dallas celebrates the joy of Spring with the outstanding SPRING OF HARMONY CONCERT SERIES on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 3204 Skillman, Dallas. |
This inaugural concert series presents music from international SMU faculty, composers, students and alumni. The concert includes Mozart's "String Quartet," Haydn's "Piano Concerto in D maj.," excerpts from Vivaldi's motet "Nulla in terra pax sincera", Handel's "Seviat tellus", Mozart's "Exsultate jubilate" and features soprano, Francesca Placanica, pianist, Luca Bruno, Spring of Harmony String Quartet - Bethany Wildes, Elizabeth Parker, Jenny Sweetman, and Francesco Mastromatteo. There is no charge for the concerts. Donations are appreciated. For information: 214-821-9989 or www.standrews.presbychurch.org |
| May 26, 2008 |
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents the 2008 Community Parks Concerts Series with a Memorial Day concert on Monday, May 26, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Flagpole Hill, 8997 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas. |
Join us for our annual Memorial Day Parks Concert at Flagpole Hill! Fun for all ages with activities and entertainment all evening long. Activities include two Children's Zones full of fun activities for ages 2 and up, cooking demonstrations with Chef Saul Williams, and stage performances from local artists. All activities begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. when we prepare for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performance. In case of inclement weather, ALL activities will be moved to the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. For information: www.dallassymphony.com or 214-692-0203
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| May 27, 2008 |
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents the 2008 Community Parks Concerts Series at the Dallas Arborteum on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. |
Join us for a free Community Parks Concert at the Dallas Arborteum! The entire family will enjoy our beautiful spring weather and great music with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For information: www.dallassymphony.com or 214-692-0203 |
| May 29, 2008 |
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Concert Events presents ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK in concert on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas. |
Don't miss an intimate performance with one of the world's foremost entertainers, Engelbert Humperdinck, at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Humperdinck's unequaled style and sophistication has thrilled audiences world-wide, and now, the singer extraordinaire brings his 40th anniversary tour to the Meyerson in a performance of all his greatest hits, including "After the Lovin" "There Goes My Everything," "This Moment in Time" and many more. Tickets: $40 to $100. For information: www.dallassymphony.com or 214-692-0203
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| June 1, 2008 |
Temple Emanu-El Showcase Series presents A GALA JEWISH MUSIC CELEBRATION on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas. |
Five cantors from Dallas-area congregations and their assembled choirs will perform repertoire emphasizing themes of the Jewish Festival season, along with a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the modern State of Israel. This is a not-to-be-missed, “super-sized” evening of inspired music making. Tickets: $15 Adult, $12 Senior/Student, $7 Youth 13-under. For information: 214-706-0000 or www.tedallas.org |
| May 24, June 1, and 6, 2008 |
The Fort Worth Opera Festival presents TURANDOT, Puccini's great final opera, on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., and Friday, June 6, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, Calhoun and 4th Streets, Fort Worth. |
Turandot was Puccini’s final opera and perhaps contains his most extraordinary score. He did extensive research into Chinese music, weaving five authentic themes into the music. The beautiful princess Turandot does not want to be dutifully married and controlled by a man, so she cleverly devises three riddles for her suitors. If they dare to attempt to answer them and fail, they are executed. But passion smolders beneath Turandot’s icy pride. Tickets: $19 to $145. For information: 1-877-396-7372 or www.fwopera.org
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| May 25, 30, and June 7, 2008 |
The Fort Worth Opera Festival presents LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, based on a novel by Sir Walter Scott, on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, Calhoun and 4th Streets, Fort Worth. |
While Donizetti was alive, Lucia di Lammermoor was a hit
with audiences and critics. Lucia is on cloud nine; Engardo has asked her to marry him and she is thrilled at the possibility. Unbeknownst to her, though, her brother has arranged a politically tidy marriage to another man and sets out to make sure it happens, to tragic consequences. Tickets: $19 to $145. For information: 1-877-396-7372 or www.fwopera.org |
| May 16, 18, 24, 28, 31, June 4, and 7, 2008 |
The Fort Worth Opera Festival presents ANGELS IN AMERICA, an opera by Peter Eötvös based on Tony Kushner's Pulitzer prize winning play, on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, Calhoun and 4th Streets, Fort Worth. |
Based on Tony Kushner's Pulitzer prize winning play, Angels in America takes place in New York City and is a moving tale of AIDS during the Reagan years. While it gives us a glimpse of the politics and social environment of the time, the raw humanity—at its best and worst—makes Angels a timeless work of art. Prior Walter is a young man whose life both falls apart and comes together in a profound way when he becomes ill with AIDS. His illness sets off a chain of events that impact everyone around him, each dealing with struggles of their own. Tickets: $19 to $145. For information: 1-877-396-7372 or www.fwopera.org
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| May 31 and June 8, 2008 |
The Fort Worth Opera Festival presents OF MICE AND MEN, based on John Steinbeck’s classic novel about two migrant arm workers, on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, Calhoun and 4th Streets, Fort Worth. |
Carlisle Floyd is perhaps the foremost American opera composer. It took him five years and several rewrites to complete "Of Mice and Men." Carlisle Floyd’s tender adaptation is musically accessible and an unforgettable emotional journey into the human condition. Two poor migrant farm workers, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie, cling to the dream of a farm of their own…a home. When the dream starts to unravel, George must make an agonizing decision as to what is best for Lennie. Tickets: $19 to $145. For information: 1-877-396-7372 or www.fwopera.org
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| June 29, 2008 |
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Series presents A LEMONY SNICKET MYSTERY on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas. |
A Series of Unfortunate Events author Lemony Snicket and composer Nathaniel Stookey have created a whodunit murder mystery where all the suspects are in the orchestra! "Ever Since I was a boy," said Snicket, "classical music has made me weep uncontrollably. I hope The Composer is Dead does the same for a new generation. It's certainly either alarmingly original or originally alarming." Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Peter & The Wolf of the 21st Century. Tickets: $10 to $37. For information: www.dallassymphony.com or 214-692-0203
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| June 28, 2008 |
FOURTH SATURDAY CONCERTS invites you to the concert "From Russia With Love" on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. followed by dessert at Bellas Stanza, 715 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 102, Arlington. |
We will perform the charming and romantic music of Anton Arensky FROM RUSSIA, followed WITH LOVE songs such as "My Funny Valentine", "When I Fall in Love", and more. Instrumentalists: pianist, David Dubiel; violinist, LeeAnne Chenoweth; and cellist, Jim Higgins. The concert starts at 8:00 p.m. followed by a dessert buffet at 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $39 for concert and buffet. For information: www.fourthsaturdayconcerts.com or 817-303-4189
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| July 4, 2008 |
The Dallas Wind Symphony salutes our homeland with the best patriotic songs in the world in STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR on Friday, July 4, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas. |
One of the coolest things about America is that we have, by far, the best patriotic songs. You'll sing and clap along to every amber wave of grain from the redwood forest to the gulfstream waters and anywhere else those caissons go rolling along. Tickets: $22 to $38. For information: www.dws.org or 214-528-5576 |
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