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Awards for Pieces for Glass Harmonica and Tape.(Brief Article)

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The Thomas Bloch competition invited submissions of pieces for solo glass harmonica and for glass harmonica and tape. In the competition for glass harmonica and tape, seven composers were awarded prizes. Stefano Gianotti, ...

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