Van Cliburn appears in the following:
Van Cliburn's Musical Diplomacy Eases Tense U.S.-Soviet Relationship
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Fifty-five years ago this week, Van Cliburn was feted in New York City for his gold medal at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia. Our sister station WNYC covered the young Texan's triumphant return.
Van Cliburn Day Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 21, 1958
The actual date of this episode is 1958-05-20. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.
This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.
Juilliard President William Schuman jokingly changes the pronunciation of Mayor Wagner's echo the German pronunciation. ...
Van Cliburn Parade
Tuesday, May 20, 1958
This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.
WNYC announcer describes the parade festivities in front of City Hall honoring Van Cliburn, who has just given a concert at Carnegie Hall after winning a piano the International Tchaikovsky Award ...
