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Cliburn at the Kimbell

DFW's premier recital series

Since 1976, the Cliburn has brought hundreds of the best touring musicians of our time to North Texas. Among them, Renée Fleming, Yunchan Lim, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax, as well as Murray Perahia, Yuja Wang, Hilary Hahn, Joshua Bell, Joyce DiDonato, and many, many more. In 2014, Cliburn Concerts moved to its current home, the Kimbell Art Museum's newest architectural gem, the Renzo Piano Pavilion. 

The 2026–2027 Season

This season Cliburn Concerts invites you to experience joy: the awe of seeing near superhuman virtuosity at the Kimbell Art Museum; a memorable evening spent with friends at Tannahill’s Music Hall; a weekend celebration at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; blissful moments immersed in the sound of the orchestra at Bass Performance Hall. This season we encourage you to seize these moments and indulge in the joy of music.

The 2026–2027 season opens with a celebration of America at 250 with an All-American Concerto Evening at Bass Hall featuring the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Robert Spano joined by soloists Amaryn Olmeda, Joshua Roman, and Angel Stanislav Wang. Then join us for the triumphant returns of two Cliburn medalists, Yekwon Sunwoo (2017 gold) and Evren Ozel (2025 bronze); an intimate recital by one of the greatest pianists of our time, Daniil Trifonov; Cliburn Concerts debuts by rising stars, cellist Sterling Elliott and violinist Stella Chen; and an enchanting performance of French songs by 2026 GRAMMY® winning mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges. Experience joy this season at Cliburn Concerts.

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Bass Performance Hall Exterior at night

About Bass Performance Hall

For over 25 years, the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performances Hall has been a Fort Worth icon and nationally distinguished performing arts venue.

The 2,042-seat multipurpose Hall, designed by David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services, Inc. with acoustics by Jaffee, Holden Acoustics, Inc., is characteristic of the classic European opera house form. An 80-foot diameter Great Dome, artfully painted by Fort Worth artists Scott and Stuart Gentling, tops the Founders Concert Theater. Two 48-foot tall angels, sculpted from Texas limestone by Marton Varo, grace the Grand Facade. The angels have now become preeminent cultural icons in the North Texas area. The Hall is renowned for its superb acoustics, exceptional sight lines and ambience on level with the great halls of the world.

Bass Performance Hall has also served as home for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition since 2001.

Kimbell Art Museum Renzo Piano Pavilion

About the Kimbell Art Museum

The Kimbell’s permanent collection contains holdings ranging from the third millennium B.C. to the mid-20th century, and includes major works by Fra Angelico, Velazquez, Bernini, Rembrandt, Goya, Monet, Cezanne, Picasso, Mondrian and Matisse. It is also home to Michelangelo’s first known painting. The collection comprises Asian and non-Western as well as European art. The museum features special and traveling exhibits on display throughout the year. Designed by world-renowned architect Louis Kahn, the museum is often referred to as one of the most significant works of architecture of the 20th century.

General Concert Information

  • Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
  • For questions about ticketing, please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
  • The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
  • For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org.
  • Cliburn at the Kimbell performances are without intermission.
  • Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
  • For further information on attending Cliburn events, please read our Visitor Guide.
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