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Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:36:35

Van Cliburn dies at 78

"The Texan who conquered Russia" was a great musician, humanitarian

  1. Let's make this day about remembering a great. Share your memories of Fort Worth's Van Cliburn w/ #ThanksVan http://pic.twitter.com/QhfLw5Y3bR
    Nick Dean@bynickdean
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    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:53:51
  2. #RIP Fort Worth legend Van Cliburn, known as much for his humanity as his talent, has died bit.ly/Y2XEi8 http://pic.twitter.com/2WNBcOBmIU
    FW Star-Telegram@startelegram
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    Wed, Feb 27 2013 08:40:17
  3. GiantSweetTart
    GiantSweettart@GiantSweetTart
    My old boss, pianist Van Cliburn, died. Funniest man ever. R.I.P. Van. I just loved you.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:36:12
  4. fortworthpd
    Fort Worth Police @fortworthpd
    Saddened to hear beloved FW icon, #Van Cliburn passed away today.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:04:17
  5. GiantSweetTart
    GiantSweettart@GiantSweetTart
    When Van Cliburn started his concert an hour after curtain, the review read "He was late and he was wrong" RIP Van
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:07:46
  6. GiantSweetTart
    GiantSweettart@GiantSweetTart
    One night at a party, Van Cliburn came down to the pool at his house and said "I've never been down here before. It's nice." R.I.P. Van
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:56:42
  7. kaybaileyhutch
    Kay Bailey Hutchison@kaybaileyhutch
    Texas America and the world lost a treasure today .. Van Cliburn was the best, in music and heart.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:13:17
  8. DavidCoury
    David Coury@DavidCoury
    As a little boy, I'd be in heaven listening for hours to Van Cliburn play Chopin. RIP, dear maestro.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:56:45
  9. runcamille
    Camille Herron@runcamille
    famed pianist Van Cliburn died! Heard him in concert in HS. He inspired me to practice my French horn to make the All-State band. Made it!
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:12:47
  10. _leejeon
    Lee Jeon@_leejeon
    RIP Van Cliburn- One of the best pianists to have ever lived.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:29:36
  11. Stars_Insider
    Tony@Stars_Insider
    Wow. Heartbreaking news about the passing of Van Cliburn. Very few in the world to have an impact in their field the way he did.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 08:52:34
  12. middletree
    James Williams@middletree
    Sadly, the importance of what #VanCliburn did, and the effect it had on the Cold War, has been mostly forgotten.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:54:17
  13. StudioVisitVid
    Doug vanderHoof@StudioVisitVid
    RIP Van Cliburn. Quite a glamorous figure in his time as a young prodigy, 1958.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:01:06
  14. ujungjung
    U-Jung Jung@ujungjung
    Another legendary pianist has passed... Sad to hear of the passing of Van Cliburn.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:30:38
  15. mattwilshire
    Matt Wilshire@mattwilshire
    Van Cliburn sounded so un-American in terms of his musical expression. #maybethatswhyilikehim
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:29:06
  16. foxmitch
    Mitch Davis@foxmitch
    Van Cliburn, classical pianist and cold-war hero, is dead. Understanding this today requires explanation of the 1960's and the cold war.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:00:28
  17. ScotPFV
    Scot Valentine@ScotPFV
    Very saddened to hear Van Cliburn has passed. An amazing talent. RIP
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:48:33
  18. njjohnc
    John Laughton@njjohnc
    Van Cliburn dies. His place in political history and the arts influenced a generation. @TCNJCFA
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:00:19
  19. MattySayre
    Matty Sayre@MattySayre
    We lost a hell of a pianist. RIP, Van Cliburn.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:59:45
  20. julesincolorado
    Jules@julesincolorado
    Kinda bummed about van Cliburn dying. Still listen to some of his performances
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:00:53
  21. schimmychang
    Chang Kim@schimmychang
    Sad to hear the passing of Van Cliburn. You fantastic Texan pianist sent from the Texan gods. You'll be missed. #VanCliburn
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:30:29
  22. jpodhoretz
    John Podhoretz@jpodhoretz
    Van Cliburn, RIP. From a time when you could become world-famous overnight for winning a classical-music competition.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:15:08
  23. adolfocastruita
    Adolfo Castruita@adolfocastruita
    RIP good sir #ThanksVan
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 09:49:49
  24. SecretOfLife
    SecretOfLife@SecretOfLife
    R.I.P. Van Cliburn. You were a childhood icon of mine.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 08:51:17
  25. Fort Worth lost a cherished ambassador today in legend Van Cliburn (Pic: 1958 NYC ticker-tape parade) http://pic.twitter.com/BnoznN3yia
    Councilm. Joel Burns@JoelBurns
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    Wed, Feb 27 2013 08:59:17

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