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- Name: Harvey Lavan Cliburn Jr.
- Born: July 12, 1934
- Genre: Classical
- Origin: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Occupation: Pianist
- 2003: Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 2004: Awarded Russian Order of Friendship
- Guest starred on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
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Van Cliburn, is an American pianist. In 1958, at the height of the Cold War, he achieved worldwide recognition by winning the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, an event designed to demonstrate Soviet cultural superiority.
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Life
Cliburn made his debut at Carnegie Hall at the age of twenty. He retired from public life in 1978, after the deaths of his father and manager. Cliburn has played for every United States President since Harry Truman. -
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Van Cliburn on Amazon
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Van Cliburn - $24.99
Outlining an impressive musical career that spans over four decades, this solidly researched biography allows readers to meet the man behind the music. Lovers of classical music wi...Amazon
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Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1/Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 2 - $17.98
What a story there is behind this recording! When Van Cliburn won the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow at the height of the Cold War with his playing of this concer...Amazon
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Van Cliburn Questions
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Whats the best all-wheel drive van? 2 AnswersI would agree that the Chrysler T&C; and similar Dodge Grand Caravan are nice but they have not been available with all wheel drive since 2005 because of the tr... read more -
Who's looking forward to Guitar Hero:Van Halen? 2 AnswersI rented Guitar Hero 5 and bought Beatles Rock Band. I really like those games, but I get tired of them after awhile. I will probably rent Guitar Hero:Van Halen... read more -
Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States. He was born a citizen of America. What would you ask him if you could? 3 AnswersWhat kind of policies did you have to do due to peer or party pressure? What would you change in American Politics in general? Do we need more competition in el... read more
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Van Cliburn Merchandise
- Cliburn Gift Shop: Van Cliburn, Concert Pianist (DVD)
- Cliburn Gift Shop: Van Cliburn: America's Musical Hero
- TIME: May 19, 1958 Cover
- Amazon.com: Van Cliburn Books, Music, and DVDs
- eBay: Van Cliburn Books, Music, and Memorabilia
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The winner: Van Cliburn gold medal has turned teen pianist's world... http://tinyurl.com/yjumsrt
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Now Rachmaninov. Van Cliburn interpreting.
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I supported Van Cliburn Foundation Inc by voting for them to win $25k with #chasegiving. Please fan, vote, and RT! http://bit.ly/1v8CAs
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CBC News - Music - Young Asians grab top spots at 13th Van Cliburn... http://tinyurl.com/ybsh5ge
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#listening to "Etude Op.10 No.3 In E Major" by 辻井伸行 from "13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Gold Medalist" - ★★★★♪
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