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- Harper, James. "Witness at Birth," St. Petersburg Times, Sept. 18, 1987, p. 1D.
- Booklet notes to CD, "Music at the Crossroads: American Chamber Music," on North/South Recordings NRS 1005. The CD includes Dr. Rudajev's "Petite Suite Parisienne," performed by the ensemble North/South Consonance.
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