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- ↑ "Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation". Archived from the original on 2009-10-26. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
- ↑ "William Bolcom: Works for Violin and Piano, Renata Artman Knific, Music CD - Barnes & Noble". Archived from the original on 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
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