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Cliburn Sessions

Intimate, casual, classical concerts

Cliburn Sessions just celebrated 10 years of presenting excellent classical artists in a relaxed performing environment, where they are free to be casual, to blend genres, and to interact with the audience. Pull up a chair, order a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere at the Cliburn's classical club series.

In a new partnership with Chef Tim Love, Cliburn Sessions concerts take place at Tannahill’s Music Hall, located in an historic Mule Barn in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards.

The 2025–2026 Season

This season of Cliburn Concerts has plenty of your favorites. We’ve got Beatrice Rana, who stole our hearts at the 2013 Competition and is now arguably one of the most important pianists performing today; Conrad Tao, who returns to Fort Worth, this time to the Tannahill’s stage with dancer Caleb Teicher in the extraordinary Counterpoint program; Charles Yang on violin and vocals with our Peter Dugan on piano—they’re perennial favorites, in a couple of iterations, who always leave us in awe; cellist Camille Thomas, whose elegance and virtuosity hasn’t been forgotten since her debut with us a few years ago; Sybrarite5, the revolutionary quintet that is back for a third time, because they’re awesome; and for two distinct concerts, violinist Tessa Lark, whose virtuosic repertoire spans classical and bluegrass. Among your new favorites will be the opera power couple Nicole Car and Etienne Dupuis, who are making their debuts this season while in town to perform with the Dallas Opera. And two more: our 2025 jury chair (the legendary Paul Lewis, making his Cliburn Concerts debut!) and our 2025 gold medalist, fresh off a first-place finish and a tour launch! Poetic, fun, excellent… Our favorites, and yours.

Subscriptions on sale now. Individual tickets on sale June 19.

Upcoming Concerts

Time for Three performing at Tannahill's Music Hall

About Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall is located in an historic Mule Barn in the heart of the Stockyards Historic District. Combining the Western heritage of Fort Worth, a state-of-the-art concert hall, and Chef Tim Love’s award-winning food and drink, Tannahill’s redefines what it means to be in Cowtown.

Located in Fort Worth’s National Historic District, the Stockyards offer an authentic glimpse of the American West. Come see why more than 3 million people visit each year to experience dining, shopping, and entertainment surrounded by the rich history of cowboys, cowgirls, and cattle culture.

General Concert Information

  • Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Sessions.
  • Seating will open 45 minutes prior to concert time.
  • Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
  • For questions about ticketing, please contact Abby Tatrow at [email protected].
  • Cliburn Sessions performances are without intermission.
  • For further information on attending Cliburn events, please read our Visitor Guide.
     
201 Main Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.738.6536
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