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- ↑ "Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces Major Radio And Recording Initiatives". Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 30 November 2006.
- ↑ John von Rhein (20 October 2006). "Haitink, CSO make magic with Mahler". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 7 May 2007. Retrieved 21 April 2007.
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- ↑ Andrew Clements (17 June 2010). "Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Webern: Im Sommerwind". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
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