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- ↑ "MSO welcomes special guest to the podium for its 'Epic Romance'". Madison.com, Concert review by Matt Ambrosio 21 Oct 2018
- ↑ "CD REVIEW | Gryphon Trio Struggles to Catch Fire With New CD of Canadian Music". Ludwig Van, By Paul E. Robinson on 22 June 2015
- ↑ "Music Review: Victoria Symphony delivers bold, diverse program". Ottawa Citizen, Natasha Gauthier, 1 April 2016
- ↑ "BREVIEW: Michael Oesterle @ CBSO Centre 18.11.16". Birmingham Review, 26 November 2016
