The Van Cliburn Concerts start today!

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S Clark

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The Van Cliburn Concerts start today!
« on: 22 May 2009, 06:50 am »
Finally. After years of wanting to go, I have good tickets for the opening round of the Van Cliburn piano competition for Fri evening  :D.  These are part B of the first round of eliminations.  5 pianist from all over the world for 2+ hours doing there best to become the next Horowitz.  This is one of the premier piano competitions in the world and the talent level is just incredible. 
Sorry, won't be able to post my impressions until I get back from fishing in the Canadian wilderness for the next two weeks, but will definitely do so upon my return.  Boy, life is good.  :thumb:

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Re: The Van Cliburn Concerts start today!
« Reply #1 on: 22 May 2009, 02:20 pm »
You lucky duck!!

I would love to attend that. Looking forward to some great stories. Enjoy the fish

http://www.cliburn.org/

S Clark

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Re: The Van Cliburn Concerts start today!
« Reply #2 on: 22 May 2009, 03:35 pm »
A couple of years ago, Olga Kern (the winner from several years back) came to Abilene and played the Rachmoninov 2nd Concerto.  I don't know if we have seen that kind of talent since Elvis came in '56.