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References
- Notes
- ↑ "Violin Concerto in A major ("Melker Konzert"), H. 7a/3". allmusic.com. Retrieved 8 January 2009.
- ↑ "Joseph Haydn, Concerto in A major, Violin and orchestra". EditionHH Music publishers. Retrieved 8 January 2009.
- Sources
- Thomas, Günter. Preface (PDF). Concerto for Violin and Orchestra A major Hob. VIIa:3. By Haydn, Joseph. Lohmann, Heinz (ed.). (in German, English, and French). G. Henle Verlag. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18.
