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- ↑ Nicole V. Gagné, Historical Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Classical Music (Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2012): p. 37. ISBN 9780810867659.
- ↑ Jonathan Cross. "Manchester School". Grove Music Online. (Subscription access)
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