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German Artistes Enjoy Popularity in Pyongyang Festival
Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Among the participants in the 27th April Spring Friendship Art Festival in Pyongyang are German artistes from the Creusen Concert Association.

They are cellist Alexander Omar Suleiman and pianist Patricia Anne Hoy. Both of them are international concours winners.

They perform famous music pieces like "Le Grand Tango" to win a big hand.

In the performance at the Moranbong Theatre on April 13, they received some encores.

After the performance they told KCNA they were satisfied with Korean people's warm welcome.

They said they are participating in the festival for the first time, out of the desire to witness the specific situation of Korea.

"In Korea, we have come to know many things," they said.

Art troupes taking part in the festival are on a high level and the State Symphony Orchestra of Korea is excellent, they added.

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