Members RA1 Posted February 27, 2013 Members Share Posted February 27, 2013 I never had the oppotunity to hear him live but I certainly remember his outstanding achievements. Best regards, RA1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TampaYankee Posted February 27, 2013 Members Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wow! The passing of a giant talent. One of the rare ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSmith Posted February 27, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharliePS Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 It was great back then to win a battle in the culture wars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSmith Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Very nice obit/bio: http://m.guardiannews.com/world/2013/feb/27/van-cliburn-pianist-moscow-dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...