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The Winners
October 18, 2022
Jon Lee, Software Engineer, 41, United States
$2,000 cash prize
Funded by a generous gift to the Cliburn Endowment by Scott Cutler
+ Custom boots, donated by Justin Brands
Michael Slavin, Neuro-Ophthalmologist (retired), 71, United States
$1,500 cash prize
Special Awards
+ Cowboy hat, donated by Justin Brands
FINAL ROUND CONCERT
October 18, 2022
In the grand finale concert the six finalists joined the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya to perform one movement of a concerto each.
FINALIST ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
October 17, 2022
The finalists spent the afternoon in rehearsal with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
October 16, 2022
Pamela Mia Paul, chairman of the Jury, tonight announced the six pianists advancing to the Final Round.
SEMIFINAL ROUND DAY 2
October 16, 2022
The Semifinal Round concluded on Sunday, with 12 pianists performing 28-minute recitals.
SEMIFINAL ROUND DAY 1
October 15, 2022
The Semifinal Round began on Saturday, with eight pianists performing 28-minute recitals.
SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED
October 14, 2022
Late Friday evening, Jury Chairman Pamela Mia Paul announced the 20 pianists advancing to the Semifinal Round.
PRELIMINARY ROUND CONCERT 6
October 14, 2022
The Preliminary Round concluded Friday evening with six more outstanding performances.
PRELIMINARY ROUND CONCERT 5
October 14, 2022
The Competition continued Friday afternoon with the fifth Preliminary Round Concert.
PRELIMINARY ROUND CONCERT 4
October 13, 2022
The Competition continued Thursday evening with the fourth Preliminary Round Concert.
PRELIMINARY ROUND CONCERT 3
October 13, 2022
Check out scenes from the third Preliminary Round Concert on Thursday afternoon.
PRELIMINARY ROUND CONCERT 2
October 12, 2022
The Preliminary Round continued on Wednesday evening with these six more performances.
PRELIMINARY ROUND CONCERT 1
October 12, 2022
The first notes were played Wednesday afternoon, as seven performers took the stage to kick us off.
OPENING DINNER AT JOE T. GARCIA’S
October 11, 2022
Competitors, jurors, and other Cliburn family members kicked off the Competition in true Fort Worth fashion, over food and margaritas at Joe T. Garcia’s.
ORIENTATION
October 11, 2022
Competitors and festival participants checked in and attended group orientation at Van Cliburn Recital Hall in a day full of heartwarming reunions and meeting new friends.