. "According to the review published in the New York Times, Van Cliburn opened his program with the Star Spangled Banner (the arrangement is not identified). The review also notes that Cliburn \"rewarded his enthusiastic fans with nearly 25 minutes of encores\" (the selections are not identified).\r\nSherman, Robert. “CLIBURN STARTLES RECITAL AUDIENCE: Opens With National Anthem but Plays Many Encores.” New York Times [New York, N.Y., United States], 5 May 1972, p. 28." . . . . "solo recital" . . . "Van Cliburn, Piano" . . . . "1972-05-03T20:30:00"^^ . . . . . . .