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References
- 1 2 Johannette Zomer on Bach Cantatas website
- ↑ Classic Dutch - Johannette Zomer, Radio Netherlands Archives
- ↑ Bach Cantatas ArkivMusic, 2007
- ↑ Mass in B Minor Netherlands Bach Society, 2007
