
Meet the competitors
The 28 pianists participating in the 2025 Cliburn Competition represent 16 countries and regions and come to Fort Worth with their own stories—and their own unique ways of connecting with us through their music.
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Order of Performance Announced for 2025 Cliburn Competition
Korkmaz Can Sağlam, 25, of Türkiye, has withdrawn from the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, citing health reasons. He will not be replaced, and the Competition will begin with 28 pianists.
Upcoming Competition Concerts
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Preliminary Round Concert 1
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Preliminary Round Concert 2
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Preliminary Round Concert 3
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
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