Van Cliburn quotes

Van Cliburn was an American pianist renowned for his victory at the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. This achievement made him an international cultural icon during the Cold War era. He inspired generations of musicians and helped foster friendly relations between the United States and the Soviet Union through music. Here are 2 of his quotes:

An artist can only be evaluated after he's dead. At the 11th hour he might do something that will eclipse everything else.

Van Cliburn