Van Clyburn is more qualified than this guy.
Different spelling of the last name.
Actually, when you look at it, Van Cliburn’s victory in the 1958 Tchaikovskiy Competiton, where he essentially showed the Russians how their music should be played, was one of our first landmark victories in the Cold War. His ability to produce such a gorgeous and warm piano tone is evidenced by a marvelous recorded legacy that will last millenia.
Clyburn, on the other hand, won’t be remembered five years after he leaves office.
Van Cliburn............a gay pianist...........