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References
Online database
Selected discography
- Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works
- Cantata BWV 68: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt
- The Art of Robert Bloom, Vol. One
- The Art of Robert Bloom, Vol. One and Two
- The 20th Century Concert Hall, Vol.2, CBS Radio Orchestra with Maurice Wilk, violin and Julius Baker, flute - February 7, 1954; LP recording
- CD-1187(12) Casals Festival at Prades with Maurice Wilk, violin, Vol 2, CD 1
- A complete listing of recordings with violinist Maurice Wilk in LP format, are listed on the Alma Trio page. These recordings of works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert, are cataloged by the Library of Congress.
