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References
- ↑ "Concerto Soave" on France Musique
- ↑ Programme du 7 février 2012
- ↑ Référence du disque Frescobaldi
- ↑ Frescobaldi by Jean-Marc Aymes: Caprices, délices et orgues on ResMusica
