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At each edition of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, a vast global audience watches with anticipation as the world’s next classical music stars distinguish themselves by sharing their unique artistic voices. The Cliburn is proud to provide representation to these extraordinary young pianists, helping to launch their careers as significant touring musicians. The artists below make up the current Cliburn roster and are available for solo, chamber, and concerto performances, as well as outreach and residency programs.

For more information on booking a Cliburn artist, please contact Sandra Doan.

ANNA GENIUSHENE

2022 Cliburn Silver Medalist

Anna Geniushene’s fresh, layered, and powerful interpretations defined her participation at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—and won her the coveted silver medal and the adoration of fans around the globe. And the critics couldn’t get enough: “powerhouse sound, forceful musical personality, and sheer virtuosity…had this critic on the edge of his seat” (Musical America); “a performance of rare devotion and insight” (Onstage NTX); “a fresh version…that had this listener hanging on every bar” (La Scena).

And when Anna closed the Cliburn Competition with a momentous performance of the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, Gramophone likened it to the contest’s revered namesake, “I couldn’t help but equate Anna Geniushene’s seasoned pianism to Cliburn at his best.”

DMYTRO CHONI

2022 Cliburn Bronze Medalist

Dmytro Choni took home bronze at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in June 2022, only the second Ukrainian pianist to medal at the prestigious contest. He won hearts and accolades with a compelling and colorful musicality that is fortified by a genuine, immediately engaging stage presence. As one critic noted: “Each time he strode onstage, it was with winning confidence and a big smile. He’s clearly an accomplished, assured―and communicative—pro” (Dallas Morning News).

Dmytro’s debut album was released by Naxos in 2020; it received a “Supersonic Award” from Pizzicato and was highly acclaimed by the international critics, one raving he “could be one of the 21st century’s most outstanding pianists” (David’s Review Corner).

CLAYTON STEPHENSON

2022 Cliburn Finalist

American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making.

The New York City native credits the generous support of community programs with providing him musical inspiration and resources along the way. As he describes it, the “3rd Street Music School jump-started my music education; the Young People’s Choir taught me phrasing and voicing; the Juilliard Outreach Music Advancement Program introduced me to formal and rigorous piano training, which enabled me to get into Juilliard Pre-College; and the Morningside Music Bridge validated my talent and elevated my self-confidence.” In addition to being the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022, he was named 2022 Gilmore Young Artist and 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts.

DANIEL HSU

2017 Cliburn Bronze Medalist

American pianist Daniel Hsu is lauded for performances that are “powerful, thoughtful, and sensitive… this deeply inquisitive artist’s inner probing brought fresh meaning to great warhorses, reaching well beyond his stunning mastery of technical difficulties” (Boston Musical Intelligencer). 

Since his bronze medal win at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where he also took home prizes for best performance of both the commissioned work and chamber music, Daniel has performed with orchestras and in chamber and solo recitals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Ever curious and eager to explore, Daniel worked with rapper Lou Charle$ and singer-songwriter-guitarist Averi Burke to develop and release the single “Free”—which they brought to SXSW in spring 2022—and worked with harpist Bridget Kibbey to provide commentary as a correspondent for the 2022 Cliburn Competition webcast.

ANNOUNCED

2022 Gold Medalist Yunchan Lim has signed with IMG Artists for general management.

 

For information on booking Yunchan, please contact:

Nicholas Mathias, [email protected]
+44 20 7959 5800

Federico M. Benigni, [email protected]
+39 3270074258

Read the full announcement HERE. Learn more about Yunchan HERE.