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Message 1341318 - Posted: 27 Feb 2013, 18:19:26 UTC
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The much honored classical pianist Van Cliburn passed this morning at the age of 78 after battling bone cancer.

American classical pianist Van Cliburn dies at 78.(Fox)
Legendary pianist Van Cliburn dead at 78.(CNN)

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 Mvt III
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Message 1341344 - Posted: 27 Feb 2013, 20:00:50 UTC

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Message 1341347 - Posted: 27 Feb 2013, 20:05:00 UTC

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Message 1341351 - Posted: 27 Feb 2013, 20:12:41 UTC

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Message 1341367 - Posted: 27 Feb 2013, 20:45:23 UTC

I had no idea he was still alive.

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Message 1341411 - Posted: 27 Feb 2013, 22:09:21 UTC

My brother accompanied him as his personal manager to many events over past years. He was an amazing man with a grace-given talent.


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Message 1343649 - Posted: 7 Mar 2013, 6:11:23 UTC

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Message 1343652 - Posted: 7 Mar 2013, 6:17:33 UTC

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