“An artist can only be evaluated after he's dead. At the 11th hour he might do something that will eclipse everything else.”
Quote by Van Cliburn
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Van Cliburn
Van Cliburn was an American pianist renowned for his victory in the 1958 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition. His passionate and technically exquisite performances have had a profound impact on the classical music world. more
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