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Moscow Nights

The Van Cliburn Story-How One Man and His Piano Transformed the Cold War

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464 pages

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Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, a young Texas piano prodigy unexpectedly finds himself in the spotlight at the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Despite the Soviets' intentions to crown their own pianist, Van Cliburn's remarkable talent and charm win over the audience, turning him into a national sensation. This story highlights the power of music to transcend political divides and the extraordinary journey of an underdog achieving greatness.

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2016, hardcover

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