Politics
In 1958, Van Cliburn conquered millions...
finally, 18 years later, I was there. And the very first night in Moscow - it was March 26, 1958 - I asked the lady from the Ministry of Culture, Henrietta Balayeva, whom I still know: “Wherever I am to stay, is it possible to drive past the Kremlin and that church?” And she said: “Of course.” I will remember that night forever.Q. -- Is Red Square still your favorite place in Russia?
A. -- Every time I come to Russia, it is the first place I go and the last place before leaving.
Q. -- I know you are going to visit Red Square tomorrow. What keeps you coming there?
A. -- The beauty. Beauty is eternal. Great music is forever. I love those things, because they keep us civilized. You Russians have one of the greatest cultures, and you also have a unique geographical position, you are both East and West, therefore, you can understand the world.
Q. - Have you any secrets or methods for unveiling the essence in your musical
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