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- ↑ Schuller, Gunther (1993). "Of Reminiscences and Reflections: Programme Note". G. Schirmer Inc. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ↑ Kozinn, Allan (June 21, 2015). "Gunther Schuller Dies at 89; Composer Synthesized Classical and Jazz". The New York Times . Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ↑ Tsioulcas, Anastasia (June 21, 2015). "Gunther Schuller, Who Bridged Classical Music And Jazz, Dies At 89". Deceptive Cadence. NPR . Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ↑ Schudel, Matt (June 22, 2015). "Gunther Schuller, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer who bridged jazz and classical music, dies at 89". The Washington Post . Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ↑ Gans, Charles J. (June 22, 2015). "Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and horn player Gunther Schuller dies aged 89". The Independent . Retrieved June 14, 2015.
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