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- 1 2 3 Powell, Mel (1987). "Duplicates: A Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra". G. Schirmer Inc. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- 1 2 Henken, John (January 29, 1990). "Music and Dance Reviews: Powell Concerto Premieres on Philharmonic Program". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- 1 2 Kozinn, Allan (April 24, 1990). "Mel Powell's Musical Journey to a Pulitzer Prize". The New York Times . Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- ↑ Perlmutter, Donna (April 24, 1990). "Two Pulitzer Prizes in the Right Key: Composer: Mel Powell wins for a piano concerto he didn't know had been nominated". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved November 23, 2015.
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