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- 1 2 Hovhaness, Hinako Fujihara (2006). Hovhaness: Khrimian Hairig, Guitar Concerto, Symphony No. 60 'To the Appalachian Mountains' (CD liner). Naxos Records. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ↑ Lewis, Uncle Dave. "Alan Hovhaness: Symphony No. 60; Guitar Concerto; Khrimian Hairig". AllMusic . Retrieved June 9, 2015.
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