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- ↑ Allan Kozinn (March 23, 2005). "Beyond Minimalism: The Later Works of John Adams". The New York Times . Retrieved 2011-09-22.
- ↑ John Adams. "Hallelujah Junction: the book". John Adams' website. Archived from the original on 2012-04-07.
- 1 2 Anna Kisselgoff (January 24, 2002). "What's Black and White and Rhythmic All Over? Ask Peter Martins". The New York Times . Retrieved 2011-09-22.
- 1 2 John Adams. "Hallelujah Junction, for two pianos". Los Angeles Philharmonic . Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ↑ Hallelujah Junction, for 2 pianos at AllMusic
- ↑ Stravinsky: Concerto for 2 pianos; Adams: Hallelujah Junction; Boulez: Structures, Book 2 at AllMusic
- ↑ Lewis, Uncle Dave. John Adams: Road Movies at AllMusic
- ↑ John Adams: Road Movies; Hallelujah Junction; Phrygian Gates; China Gates at AllMusic
- ↑ Manheim, James. John Adams: Complete Piano Music at AllMusic
- ↑ Manheim, James. Junctions at AllMusic
- ↑ Christina Naughton & Michelle Naughton, Messiaen | Bach | Adams – Visions (2016, CD) , retrieved 2021-04-05
- ↑ Adams - Jeroen van Veen – Piano Music (2017, CD) , retrieved 2021-04-05
- ↑ Call Me By Your Name (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2018, 180g, Vinyl) , retrieved 2021-04-05
- ↑ "Pose" Pilot (TV Episode 2018) - IMDb , retrieved 2021-04-05
