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- ↑ Laura Williams Macy (2008). The Grove Book of Opera Singers. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-533765-5.
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- ↑ "Catherine Robbin celebration concert March 1". York University. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
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