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'A competition is really only an opportunity. It is up to the artist to make what he or she can out of that opportunity. All we want to do here is ease the road. We are offering a forum for these young pianists to be heard.' - Van Cliburn. First held in 1962, the Van Cliburn Competition has established itself as a joyous festival dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the world's finest young pianists. Every four years, the Van Cliburn Foundation offers the opportunity for a select group of outstanding musicians to showcase their art while challenging themselves to reach new standards of artistic excellence.
'A competition is really only an opportunity. It is up to the artist to make what he or she can out of that opportunity. All we want to do here is ease the road. We are offering a forum for these young pianists to be heard.' - Van Cliburn. First held in 1962, the Van Cliburn Competition has established itself as a joyous festival dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the world's finest young pianists. Every four years, the Van Cliburn Foundation offers the opportunity for a select group of outstanding musicians to showcase their art while challenging themselves to reach new standards of artistic excellence. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Etudes (4) for Piano, Op. 7 by Igor Stravinsky
Performer:
Jon Nakamatsu (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1908; Russia
Date of Recording: 1997
Venue: Live Ed Landreth Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX
2.
Sonata for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 1 by Johannes Brahms
Performer:
Jon Nakamatsu (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1852-1853; Germany
Date of Recording: 1997
Venue: Live Ed Landreth Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX
3.
Andante spianato et Grand polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22 by Frédéric Chopin
Performer:
Jon Nakamatsu (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1830-1831; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1997
Venue: Live Ed Landreth Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX
4.
Bagatelles (9) for Piano by William Bolcom
Performer:
Jon Nakamatsu (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1997; USA
Date of Recording: 1997
Venue: Live Ed Landreth Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX
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