Members RA1 Posted February 27, 2013 Members Posted February 27, 2013 I never had the oppotunity to hear him live but I certainly remember his outstanding achievements. Best regards, RA1 Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted February 27, 2013 Members Posted February 27, 2013 Wow! The passing of a giant talent. One of the rare ones... Quote
AdamSmith Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 My first classical record ever was his ca. 1969 recording of the Moonlight, Pathetique and Appassionata sonatas. This very one in fact: RIP. Quote
Guest CharliePS Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 It was great back then to win a battle in the culture wars. Quote
AdamSmith Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Very nice obit/bio: http://m.guardiannews.com/world/2013/feb/27/van-cliburn-pianist-moscow-dies Quote
