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- ↑ "Steven Page is forever in search of his next project". Medicine Hat News on March 16, 2017. Stan Ashbee
- ↑ "Guest Conductor Robert Trevino and violinist Karen Gomyo sensational with the TSO!". Toronto Concert Reviews, Review by David Richards, Toronto ON April 2, 2017
- ↑ "RDSO’s request for $125,000 of annual city funding was denied over timing, not merit". Red Deer Advocate, Lana Michelin. Sep. 5, 2018
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