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References
- Jordan, Stephanie (November 2013). "A Century of Tradition". Royal Opera House programme book. London: Royal Opera House. OCLC 864949837.
- Parry, Jann (2009). Different Drummer – The Life of Kenneth MacMillan. London: Faber and Faber. ISBN 9780571243020.