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- 1 2 Reich, Steve (2003). "Cello Counterpoint". Boosey & Hawkes . Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ↑ Lunden, Jeff (September 25, 2005). "Steve Reich: A Wild Compositional Ride". NPR . Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Paul Moravec Wins Pulitzer Prize For Tempest Fantasy". NewMusicBox . April 5, 2004. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ↑ Moody, Ivan (October 2005). "Reich Cello Counterpoint; You Are (Variations): Reich ponders existence in a forceful new work". Gramophone . Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ↑ Kozinn, Allan (October 24, 2006). "Works of Then and Now, Celebrating Steve Reich". The New York Times . Retrieved February 16, 2016.
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