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Howdy, y'all Welcome to Texas.(Music Teachers National Association National conference)(Brief Article)
As a Texan for the first 23 years of my life, it is my birthright to say, "Howdy, y'all. Welcome to Texas!" Meeting in Austin, the state's capital and a dynamic city, MTNA National Conference attendees will see an expansive landscape, experience the rich Texas-Mexican history and sense the warmth of its inhabitants.
The state's most prominent classical musician--and arguably the most famous concert pianist to emerge from the 20th-century--will open our conference: none other than Van Cliburn. Although he is known and loved throughout the world, Cliburn remains very much a Texan, both in personality and lineage. His keynote address will surely illumine many facets of the classical-music profession, charming us all the way. Cliburn will also receive the MTNA Achievement Award during this session.
Two other influential Texans, both born in rural, ...
- The Van Cliburn I know.(2006 MTNA NATIONAL CONFERENCE)(Biography)
- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher Salmon, John February 1, 2006 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher Rodzinski, Richard February 1, 2006 700+ words
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- Press release article from: Business Wire October 13, 2000 700+ words
...principal corporate sponsor of the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. ExxonMobil began sponsoring the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1985...and the national radio series. "The Van Cliburn Competition is one of the most important...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 20, 2004 700+ words
...PRNewswire/ -- Legendary American pianist Van Cliburn will be honored with Russia's highest...will confer the Order of Friendship on Van Cliburn in a special ceremony at the Kremlin...cooperation. Following the award, Van Cliburn will dedicate a special concert tomorrow...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 10, 1994 700+ words
...pleased to present: The Legend Returns Van Cliburn With the Moscow Philharmonic August...charge by phone at 810-645-6666. Van Cliburn, one of the most popular classical...the age of 23. On April 13, 1958, Van Cliburn was on the world's "front page...
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- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service May 24, 2001 700+ words
Both Van Cliburn and the competition named in his honor...already done. April 14, 1958: At 23, Van Cliburn becomes the world's most famous musician...will be the home of a newly organized Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. March...
- Piano legend Van Cliburn opens Symphony's 50th anniversary season
- Newspaper article from: Tennessee TRIBUNE, The Charles Ross August 29, 1995 700+ words
...TRIBUNE, The 08-29-1995 Piano legend Van Cliburn opens Symphony's 50th anniversary season. Van Cliburn Music City is poised to celebrate two...ago. Internationally revered pianist Van Cliburn will join The Nashville Symphony and...
- Van Cliburn Signature Pianos to Be Offered in Fort Worth.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 2, 2009 700+ words
...signed by legendary Steinway Artist Van Cliburn, for public sale on June 20 and 21...Department following their use at the Van Cliburn Competition in May. "This an excellent...competition and personally signed by Van Cliburn. Behind every Steinway there is a great...
Source: HighBeam Research, Howdy, y'all Welcome to Texas.(Music Teachers National Association...