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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2021 THE CONSOLERTake 5The Arts HouseWednesday (19 May 2021) GHOSTS OF YESTERYEARMorse PercussionEsplanade Concert HallThursday (20 May 2021) ALONE TOGETHERLi...
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