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- ↑ MacyLouise, Laura Williams, ed. (2008). "Wilson, Sir (James) Steuart". The Grove Book of Opera Singers. Oxford University Press. p. 527. ISBN 978-0195337655.
- ↑ "OUMS Website About Page".
- 1 2 "OUMS Website Ensembles Page".
- ↑ "Oxford University Music Faculty Website".