Van Cliburn « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Accomplished pianist Van Cliburn has special ties to Texas. He was raised in Kilgore and profiled by Time magazine as ‘The Texan Who Conquered Russia’ after he won a Russian piano competition during the Cold War. His Van Cliburn Foundation, which aims to foster and showcase extraordinary musical talent, is based in Fort Worth. (credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Montblanc)

6 Finalists Named In Cliburn Piano Competition

Six finalists have been named in the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition held at Bass Hall in Fort Worth.

2013/06/05

Cliburn Piano Contest Begins In Fort Worth

Contestants from 12 countries will start competing in the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, held every four years in Fort Worth. Awards will be presented June 9.

2013/05/24

Cliburn Piano Contest Kicks Off In May

The competition that’s held every four years will take place May 24 through June 9. It was created in 1962 by some Fort Worth teachers and residents who wanted to honor Cliburn.

2013/03/05

US President George W. Bush (R) awards US pianist Van Cliburn (L) with the Presidential Medals of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House 23 July 2003 in Washington, DC. Van Cliburn was honored for his contributions to the arts and to the nation. Former Czech President Vaclav Havel watches from behind. MANNY CENETA/AFP/Getty Images

Funeral For Famed Pianist Van Cliburn Held Sunday

The funeral for a larger-than-life Texan was held Sunday in Fort Worth. He was celebrated by presidents, heads of state, and friends who knew him best.

2013/03/02

Sunday Funeral Scheduled For Pianist Van Cliburn

A weekend funeral is scheduled for Van Cliburn, the celebrated pianist whose virtuosity triumphed over the Cold War.

2013/03/01

Fort Worth Native Nancy Lee Bass Dead At 95

Just days after the passing of world famous pianist Van Cliburn, another one of the city’s most cherished residents has died.

CBS 11–2013/03/01

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 02: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) congratulates musician Van Cliburn after presenting him with the 2010 National Medal of Arts, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, on March 2, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama presented the 2010 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to 20 honorees (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Famed Pianist Van Cliburn Dies At 78

Famed pianist and Texas native Van Cliburn rose to world fame in 1958, when he won the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow.

2013/02/27

Renowned Pianist Van Cliburn Diagnosed With Cancer

Renowned classical pianist Van Cliburn has been diagnosed with advanced bone cancer.

2012/08/27

Van Cliburn Items Fetch $4.3 Million At Auction

Art, jewelry and furnishings collected by the famed pianist Van Cliburn has fetched over $4.3 million at an auction in New York City. More than 150 items were on sale.

2012/05/18