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References
- Goetschius, Percy (1929). Masters of the Symphony. Boston: Oliver Ditson Company. OCLC 855537.
- Hill, George R.; Bryan, Paul R. (1981): "Thematic Index" in The Symphony 1720 - 1840 Series B - Volume X, ed. Barry S. Brooks. New York & London: Garland Publishing. ISBN 0-8240-3807-X.
