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February 27, 2013
The world has lost a treasure. Heaven's music just became more beautiful.
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J Mosley,
Keller, Texas
February 27, 2013
He has departed this world for a better one, but his wonderful music will live forever.
February 27, 2013
People may not realize that he was wanted for a basketball career, but his Mother explained that his hands were insured for the piano. they were a great team.
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Katherine Onder,
Virginia
February 27, 2013
Rest in peace, Van. You will now accompany the angels with your beautiful music.
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Judy,
Boston, Massachusetts
February 27, 2013
I never met Mr. Cliburn, but I played piano as a child when he was beginning his career. He was always an inspiration to me and he made a difference in my life, even though he never knew it. I now teach music education at a university. I think that part of my world was molded by his life model. He will always be an inspiration.
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Elaine Bernstorf,
Wichita, Kansas
February 27, 2013
First saw VanCliburn in concert at The Saratoga Performing Arts Center in the early 60's.....a marvelous gentleman with so much talent. I dont think the world will ever realize his contributions to our relationships with Russia or his talents for the Performing Arts. We have lost a true gem. My Sympathy to his family and friends.
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J Riester,
Saratoga Springs, New York
February 27, 2013
Rest in Peace, Maestro
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Rinaldo Damian,
Miami Shores, Florida
February 27, 2013
Such a great loss. Van Cliburn was my inspiration; a joyful life with the piano. What a glorious Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 he played! God Bless you and your family.
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Carol Horton,
Chesapeake, Virginia
February 27, 2013
Bless you, Van Cliburn, for being one of music's - and America's - biggest ambassadors. You will definitely be missed. My deepest sympathy for your family and closest friends. The musical community has lost a great musician, and we have all lost a beautiful man.
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Larry Dowell,
Mansfield, Texas
February 27, 2013
Van, your level of impeccable musicianship has inspired me since I was a child. Thank you for raising the bar for all pianists with your virtuosity. You will live on forever as one of the greatest pianists that ever lived! God bless!
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Michael Tamburello,
Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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