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- ↑ HAYDN, F.J.: Lieder (Ziesak, Huber) review by Phil Muse, Audio Video Club of Atlanta, October 2009
- ↑ Melancholie - Lieder von Robert Schumann review of Jens F. Laurson, June 2008
- ↑ Schumann: Dichterliebe review by Dan Davis in "Classics Today", 2005
