From the archives: American pianist Van Cliburn (1934-2013) will forever be remembered for one phenomenal Cold War moment.  Everyone knew the twenty-three year old from Texas was good, but no one expected him to steal the show in Moscow in 1958. (Produced in 2008)

From the archives: American pianist Van Cliburn (1934-2013) will forever be remembered for one phenomenal Cold War moment. Everyone knew the twenty-three year old from Texas was good, but no one expected him to steal the show in Moscow in 1958. (Produced in 2008)

From&nbsp;the archives:&nbsp;American pianist Van Cliburn (1934-2013) will forever be remembered for one phenomenal Cold War moment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Everyone knew the twenty-three year old from Texas was good, but no one expected him to steal the show in Moscow in 1958. (Produced in 2008)

Cliburn Takes Moscow

From WNYC, New York Public Radio, join WNYC's cultural attaché Sara Fishko for her personal radio essays on music, art, culture and media.

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