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International Pianist Olga Kern Dedicates Distinguished Piano Gift to Crystal Bridges

Chris Lee

Award-winning pianist Olga Kern  recently performed a dedication concert at Crystal Bridges to commemorate the gift of a Steinway concert grand piano, once owned by famed pianist Van Cliburn. Kern, a 2001 Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist, was the first woman to receive this award in over 30 years. Listen to our exclusive interview with Kern about the concert, as well as what makes Van Cliburn so distinctly legendary, right here with on-demand streaming. 

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