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References
- ↑ Bio for Ian Parker from the Schmidt Artists International
- ↑ "Mozart Concertos: 1 piano, 2 pianos, 3 pianos on Allmusic.com"
- ↑ Grand Tribute in Honor of Edward J. Parker, City of Vancouver Archives Pamphlet, 1998
- ↑ Bio for Ian Parker from the Schmidt Artists International
- ↑ The Globe and Mail (May 19, 2001)
- ↑ Ian Parker's Bio on Vancouver Symphony website
- ↑ Bio for Ian Parker from the Schmidt Artists International
