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Van Cliburn

American pianist (1934-2013) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78

Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. was an American pianist. At the age of 23, Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition when in 1958 he won the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.

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2013Died27 February 20132004Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2003Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1962Charles E. Lutton Man of Music AwardAward1934Born12 July 1934

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Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award2004
Presidential Medal of Freedom2003
Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award1962
National Medal of Arts
Order of Friendship
Kennedy Center Honors

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2013 · aged 78

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