The New York Times – Music:
With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants.
Category: Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
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A 19-Year-Old Pianist Electrifies Audiences. But He’s Unimpressed.
The New York Times – Music:
Yunchan Lim’s victory at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition last year made him a sensation. He says the attention makes him uneasy.
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At Cliburn Competition, Pianists From South Korea, Russia and Ukraine Triumph
The New York Times – Music:
The war in Ukraine loomed over the prestigious contest in Texas, named for the pianist Van Cliburn, who won a victory in Moscow at the height of the Cold War.
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Russian and Ukrainian Pianists Meet in Texas at Cliburn Competition
The New York Times – Music:
The war in Ukraine looms over the prestigious contest named for the pianist Van Cliburn, who was a symbol for art transcending global politics.
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Radu Lupu, Pianist Who Awed Listeners and Colleagues, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
Preferring the stage (and an office chair) to the recording studio, he enthralled audiences with ruminative performances that evoked the otherworldly.