This is, of course, The Cliburn: the adrenaline kick that comes with advancing to the finals really is something. And the added dimension of playing concerti ? which really is a different animal from solo playing ? is extra special for ...
A musician at the Cliburn literally played through the pain. Edward Dusinberre, the first violinist of the Takacs Quartet, which played with each of the pianists in the semifinals, broke the baby toe on his right foot in his hotel room. ...
by richard scheinin chetan tierra, 24, of santa cruz, is one of 30 young pianists from around the world chosen to compete in the van cliburn international piano competition in fort worth. the van cliburn, widely described as the ...