3/4/13

Van Cliburn: Renowned pianist remembered as humble, gracious

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Van Cliburn: Renowned pianist remembered as humble, gracious

Legendary pianist Van Cliburn was remembered Sunday as a gifted musician who transcended the boundaries of politics and art by easing tensions during the Cold War and introducing classical music to millions.

Regarding the Feb. 28 front-page obituary “Texas pianist shot to fame with his unlikely Cold War coup”: What a fitting tribute to the great pianist Van Cliburn. I had the pleasure of attending one of his concerts in the Kennedy Center. It was in 1976

Regarding the Feb. 28 front-page obituary “Texas pianist shot to fame with his unlikely Cold War coup”: What a fitting tribute to the great pianist Van Cliburn. I had the pleasure of attending one of his concerts in the Kennedy Center. It was in 1976

Thank you, Patricia Dane Rogers, for sharing the wonderful story of your father's passing [“5 decades ago, Cliburn played a glorious coda to a father's life,” Style, March 1]. Seems like the definition of ecstasy, Van Cliburn “playing you off” from

President George W. Bush is among the dignitaries who will tribute late pianist Van Cliburn at his memorial service on Sunday. Cliburn died Wednesday at 78 after fighting bone.

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