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- 1 2 3 4 5 Peter Gradenwitz (June 2, 1954). "David, Milhaud's Opera Linking Events of Bible with Today, Bows in Jerusalem". The New York Times . p. 38.
- 1 2 3 Cynthia Jolly (January 30, 1955). "Milhaud at La Scala; His Biblical Opera, David, Receives Lavish Production in Milan Theatre". The New York Times . p. X9.
- ↑ "Opera by Milhaud in American Debut". The New York Times . September 24, 1956. p. 23.
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