The historic concert of Van Cliburn in the Soviet Union in 1962, during the height of the Cold War, playing Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 (Final Movement). Cliburn won the first Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow in 1958.
I grew up listening to Van Cliburn. In a way, I am grateful to Imelda Marcos. She brought the American pianist to our shores. While other kids in the neighborhood were crooning to Air Supply, I set out on a different direction and turned to classical, courtesy of Van Cliburn.
I grew up listening to Van Cliburn. In a way, I am grateful to Imelda Marcos. She brought the American pianist to our shores. While other kids in the neighborhood were crooning to Air Supply, I set out on a different direction and turned to classical, courtesy of Van Cliburn.
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