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- ↑ Iwan D'Archambeau, cellist (1979–1955)
- ↑ Daniel Parker (Tarisio | Maker Profile)
- ↑ Daniel Parker, "the Kreisler", 1715 c. (Cozio, essential reference for fine instruments)
- ↑ Elwin Adams, violinist (1933–1995)
- ↑ Amadi Azikiwe, violist (official website)
- ↑ Dennis Helmrich, pianist Archived 2014-08-04 at the Wayback Machine (University of Illinois | School of Music)
- ↑ The Violin Channel, obituary
- ↑ Violin solo Recital Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine (LP Orion)
- ↑ Violin Recital Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine (2LPs Orion)
- ↑ Chamber Music, Duos for Violin and Cello Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine (LP Orion)
- ↑ Music for Violin and Organ Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine (LP Orion)
- ↑ Haendel, 6 Sonatas (LP Musical Heritage Society, 1981)
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