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- ↑ MacDonald, Malcolm. "Robert Simpson Lecture , Wigmore Hall, 15 March 2000 (reprinted with permission on Music-Web International). Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ↑ Moore, David W. (January 1999). "Review: Simpson: Quartets Nos. 1-3 (Element Quartet)". American Record Guide . Retrieved 26 June 2015 (subscription required).
