Van Cliburn
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Summary
Van Cliburn was born on July 12, 1934[1], in Shreveport[2]. He died on February 27, 2013[3], in Fort Worth[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], musician[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,352 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum[9]
- Mother: Rildia Bee Cliburn[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[12], Mary Pappert School of Music[13]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[14], Presidential Medal of Freedom[15], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16], Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[17], Order of Friendship[18], Kennedy Center Honors[19]
- Religion or worldview: Baptists[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: classical music[22]
- Record label: RCA Red Seal[23]
- Discography: Van Cliburn discography[24]
- Commons category: Van Cliburn[25]
- Cause of death: bone cancer[26]
- Family name: Cliburn[27]
- Given name: Harvey[28], Lavan[29]
- Student of: Rosina Lhévinne[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Instrument: piano[32]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[33], Faces of Moscow[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: Harvey Lavan Cliburn Jr.[36]
- Name in native language: Van Cliburn[37]
- Start of work period: 1946[38]
- End of work period: 2013[39]
Why It Matters
Van Cliburn has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Van Cliburn born?
Van Cliburn was born in Shreveport[2].
Where did Van Cliburn die?
Van Cliburn passed away in Fort Worth[4].
Who were Van Cliburn's parents?
Van Cliburn's mother was Rildia Bee Cliburn[10].
What did Van Cliburn do for work?
Van Cliburn worked as a pianist[5], musician[6], and recording artist[7].
Where did Van Cliburn go to school?
Van Cliburn was educated at Juilliard School[12] and Mary Pappert School of Music[13].
What awards did Van Cliburn receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[14], Presidential Medal of Freedom[15], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16], and Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[17].