Van Cliburn performs for adoring fans at the Moscow Conservatory following his historic victory at the First Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in 1958. (Cliburn Foundation) See Caption / ...

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Bridging the gap from “Begin the Beguine” to “Beat on the Brat,” this year’s inductees into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry represent an intriguing cross-section of 20 th century ...

Van Cliburn competition winners remember the great pianist, who died last month at age 78. See silver medalist Joyce Yang play for Cliburn — and... 'Thank You For That Gift': Memories Of Van Cliburn ...

Van Cliburn, whose legacy as a 20th century classical pianist is matched only by such figures Vladimir Horowitz and Glenn Gould, died at age 78 in his home in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday. Cause of ...

Van Cliburn, the Texas native who became the most acclaimed pianist of the second half the 20th century, has died, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and other outlets are reporting. He was 78. He revealed ...

With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants. By Javier C. Hernández Here’s what you need to ...

Speaking of the Van Cliburn competition, the organization announced today that David Chambless Worters will be the new president and CEO for the Van Cliburn Foundation. Worters comes to the Cliburn ...

Renowned Fort Worth pianist Van Cliburn, 78, has bone cancer. Long time friend and publicist Mary Lou Falcone issued this brief statement Monday afternoon. "Van Cliburn has been diagnosed with ...