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- ↑ Andrew Druckenbrod, "Flutist's skillful phrasing a rare treat" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thursday, January 29, 2004
- ↑ Druckenbrod, Andrew (January 29, 2004). "Flutist's skillful phrasing a rare treat". post-gazette.com. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
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