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References
- 1 2 Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia
- 1 2 3 International Who’s Who of Women 2002
- 1 2 3 International Who’s Who in Classical Music 2003
- ↑ ABC Classic FM
- ↑ Recordings of many of these Covent Garden and Israel performances are available on CD at Presto Classical
- ↑ Karel Ancerl
- ↑ Naxos Music Library
- ↑ Smashwords
- ↑ University of Sydney
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