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- ↑ US Opera.
- ↑ Commercial Recording of the work's Premier: "Lowell Liebermann: Frankenstein", Reference Recordings, Cat. No. RR-148 (Accessed 2 May 2023).
- ↑ Musical America (18 July 2012). "Lowell Liebermann Joins Mannes Faculty" Accessed 6 August 2012.
- ↑ The New School (undated). Lowell Liebermann faculty profile at Mannes College The New School for Music [ permanent dead link ]. Accessed 24 December 2012.
