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Van Cliburn in Moscow: Volume 4 / Brahms - Prokofiev - Rachmaninof / Van Cliburn, piano / Live performances: 1972 (Brahms, Prokofiev); 1960 (Rachmaninoff) / Recorded in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory / VIDEO ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL / DVD
Format: NTSC
Run time: 86 Minutes
UPC: 089948445593
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : Yes
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 4 Ounces
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Black & White, Classical, Live, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 26 minutes
- Release date : October 14, 2008
- Actors : Van Cliburn
- Studio : Video Artists Int'L
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
Van Clivuri in Moscow
Van Cliburn was only twenty-three when he won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow on April 14, 1958. At the height of the Cold War, Cliburn's victory helped rear down cultural barriers years ahead of glasnost and perestroika, transcending politics by demonstrating the universality of classical music, Upon his return to the United States, the young pianist received a hero's welcome in New York City with a ticker-tape parade, the first and only time the city gave such an honor to a classical musician. On that historic day, Van Cliburn became both cultural hero and
unofficial diplomat. He went on to perform with every important orchestra and conductor in the world's renowned concert halls. Mr. Cliburn also returned to tour the Soviet Union many times between 1960 and 1972.
The composers featured in this first release of solo recital material figured largely in Van Cliburn's repertoire. His Brahms and Rachmaninoff are performances in the Grand Tradition, personal, powerful
and deeply poetic. Prokofiev calls for a spikier approach and Van Cliburn delivers a bold, brilliant account of one of the composer's most demanding scores for solo piano. The audience response is
further evidence of the tremendous impact made by Cliburn upon his Moscow public.
Brahms: Handel Variations, Op. 24
Prokofiev: Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82
Rachmaninoff: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (Original Version)
Van Cliburn, piano
Live performances: 1972 (Brahms, Prokofiev); 1960 (Rachmaninoff)
Recorded in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory
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