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- 1 2 Torke, Michael. "Javelin for orchestra (1994)". michaeltorke.com. Michael Torke. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Sparr, Donald J. "Michael Torke Javelin, overture for orchestra". allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Simeone, Nigel (2012). Colourful Exuberance (Liner Notes in Michael Torke – Color Music 4784580). London, England: Decca Music Group Limited. p. 5.
- 1 2 "About this Recording 8.573104 – Wind Band Music – TORKE, M. / TICHELI, F. / COPLAND, A. (Landscapes) (University of Kansas Wind Ensemble, Popiel)". Naxos.com. Naxos Digital Services, Ltd. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "Various Artists Javelin: The Music of Michael Torke". allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "John Williams John Williams: Summon the Heroes". allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "Colin Currie Michael Torke: Rapture; An American Abroad; Jasper". allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "Ji Hye Jung / Steve Leisring / Margaret Marco / Paul W. Popiel / University of Kansas Wind Ensemble Landscapes: Torke, Ticheli, Copland". allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
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