Moscow nights
by Nigel Cliff
Popularity 3
A dramatic account of the life of Cold War pianist Van Cliburn describes his early years as a musical prodigy in Texas and the ways he charmed both American and Russian audiences, helping to ease tensions between the two nations.--Publisher's description.
Music and the warCold WarBiographyMusic and diplomacyTravelForeign relationsPianistsNew York Times reviewedPianists, biographyUnited states, foreign relations, soviet unionSoviet union, foreign relations, united statesCliburn, van, 1934-2013