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The Van Cliburn I know.(2006 MTNA NATIONAL CONFERENCE)(Biography)
Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, as an aspiring concert pianist, it was impossible for me to escape the long shadow of Van Cliburn. I was born in 1954, started piano lessons in 1960 and, from 1973-78, attended Texas Christian University, home of the Van Cliburn Competition. I heard Cliburn in recital several times in Fort Worth, and my family hosted competitors in 1966, 1973 and 1977. My father, a CPA by trade, was auditor for the jury in 1973 and 1977. And, while I did give a recital once for the Van Cliburn Foundation, ca. 1976, I did not survive the "pre-screening" audition for the 1977 and 1981 competitions. I was both animated by, yet held in the psychological grips ...
- ExxonMobil To Sponsor Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 13, 2000 700+ words
...corporate sponsor of the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition...began sponsoring the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition...the national radio series. "The Van Cliburn Competition is one of the most...
- Highs and lows of the Van Cliburn competition over the years.(Knight Ridder...
- 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...
- Pianist Van Cliburn to Be Awarded the Order of Friendship by Russian President...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 20, 2004 700+ words
...Legendary American pianist Van Cliburn will be honored with Russia's...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...
- VAN CLIBURN'S FIRST TOUR IN 16 YEARSWILL INCLUDE AN APPEARANCE AT THE FOX
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 10, 1994 700+ words
...to present: The Legend Returns Van Cliburn With the Moscow Philharmonic August...by phone at 810-645-6666. Van Cliburn, one of the most popular classical...age of 23. On April 13, 1958, Van Cliburn was on the world's "front page...
- Piano legend Van Cliburn opens Symphony's 50th anniversary season
- Newspaper article from: Tennessee TRIBUNE, The Charles Ross August 29, 1995 700+ words
...The 08-29-1995 Piano legend Van Cliburn opens Symphony's 50th anniversary season. Van Cliburn Music City is poised to celebrate...Internationally revered pianist Van Cliburn will join The Nashville Symphony...
- An introduction to the Van Cliburn Foundation and the 2006 MTNA National...
- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher Rodzinski, Richard February 1, 2006 700+ words
...life to everything. --Plato The Van Cliburn Foundation From the birth of philosophy...as well as the wish to honor Van Cliburn, who embodies in every way the...of artistry can bring, that the Van Cliburn Foundation was created in 1960...
- Van Cliburn: One of America's nicest legends: In a rare interview, Van Cliburn...
- Newspaper article from: Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY) September 12, 2007 700+ words
...12--Feeling starstruck over Van Cliburn, who will star in the Buffalo...forgivable, it's inevitable. Cliburn is the last of the legendary celebrity...at the height of the Cold War, Van Cliburn has been more than a pianist...
- Van Cliburn at 66; He's spent a career spent facing the music.(Scene)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Medrek, T.J. July 28, 2000 700+ words
If Van Cliburn had a motto, it would surely be "Grace...tier - while continuing to oversee the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition he began...Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley - and Van Cliburn embarked on an ambitious, highly touted...
