Van Cliburn & Rosina Lhévinne interviewed by James Fassett, 11/14/54

Van Cliburn and Rosina Lhévinne interviewed by James Fassett, on or around November 14, 1954.

[@noshirm6285]

It’s wonderful and so instructive to hear Mme Lhévinne speak.

[@eddydelrio1303]

What an incredible and historic contribution!

[@havivavonmartinitz2342]

What a pleasant surprise! I just finished listening to Mme. Lhevinne's magnificent performance of the Chopin E minor Concerto and noticed this had been posted; I had no idea this interview even existed! The young Van's poise and modesty were a pleasure to hear, but having had the pleasure of meeting up with him backstage after the many times I attended his performances, I was not surprised at how polished and articulate he was when being interviewed, even at his tender age. Rosina Lhevinne was also a wonderful raconteur (raconteuse?), and I highly recommend this eight-minute window into a wonderful age....

[@Twentythousandlps]

I am glad Mme. Lhevinne gave credit to Rilda Bee Cliburn, who all on her own "created" a very accomplished virtuoso. In the few years Lhevinne taught him she added no doubt something significant, but Cliburn was, quite unusually for a pianist, mostly the product of his mother's very advanced teaching.

[@annjeanmillikan]

Excellent interview and so very informative!

[@jimhendricks88]

Thanks so much for posting this! Much appreciated.

[@noochinator]

You're welcome, and thanks so much for your kind words.

[@JXS63J]

This was a good deal before he won in Moscow. Apparently, after this interview, Van went through a period where his talents were not quite as appreciated as they deserved. But after Moscow, that was all in the rear view mirror. If ever a time machine materializes, here would be a marvelous stopping off point.

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Guapísimo. !!!!!! Su linda madre ? 🇲🇽.

[@ulfwernernielsen6708]

Something must be wrong here.Cliburn was born 12.July 1934 , so he was 20 at November 14.1954 . Maybe the date is Wrong. I can't believe that an honest man like Van Cliburn would make himself a year younger.

[@ihnc1]

The interviewer said he was 19, not Van Cliburn. Likely Cliburn didn't want to embarrass him by correcting him over the air.

[@junebryant9992]

B Beautiful e xpression flawless techniques

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Kremer Neuman from Port Chester New York, took lessons with Rosina Lhévinne

[@noochinator]

That's a character on 'Seinfeld'?

[@sammyjones1615]

I'm working on compiling this complete broadcast from several tape sources. Would you be willing to share the introduction to this interview? We have the full interview, itself from a tape made off-air in Philadelphia. With full credit, of course.

[@noochinator]

it's ok with me!

[@sammyjones1615]

@@noochinator thanks!