Updates and Stories
The Cliburn is supported by a rich and evolving history. Read the latest in competition announcements, career updates from current and past medalists, profiles on members of the Cliburn community, year-round concert and educational programming in North Texas, and more.
Yunchan Lim's Rachmaninoff No. 3 Album in The New York Times "Hooked" List
Featured alongside four other classical albums that "have the The New York Times' critics hooked," Yunchan Lim's live Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3 album "confirms his interpretation as one of the most coherent, poetic, and exciting recordings of this monumental concerto."
Yunchan Lim releasing Tchaikovsky: The Seasons on August 22
Decca Classics has announced an upcoming album release from 2022 Cliburn Gold Medalist Yunchan Lim, entitled Tchaikovsky: The Seasons. The album's "June Barcarolle" is available now on Apple Music.
Keys to Success: Stories from the 2025 Competition
Claire Jackson for The Guardian writes: "Every four years, piano lovers from across the world gather in this Texas enclave for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—the instrument’s Olympics."
Interview with 2025 Gold Medalist Aristo Sham
Aristo Sham caught up with Hong Kong's South China Morning Post for an interview, detailing his personal and professional inspirations, life as a musician, and his family's reaction to his win at the Cliburn.
Aristo Sham Wins Gold Medal of 2025 Cliburn Competition; Winners Announced
At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony, the Cliburn presented the medalists and award winners of the 2025 Cliburn Competition, held May 21–June 7 at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Finalists Announced for 2025 Cliburn Competition
Six pianists advance to the 2025 Cliburn Competition's Final Round, taking place June 3–7 at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Semifinal Round Schedule Announced for 2025 Cliburn Competition
Twelve pianists will each perform twice in the 2025 Cliburn Competition's Semifinal Round, taking place May 28–June 1 at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Semifinalists Announced for 2025 Cliburn Competition
Twelve pianists advance to the 2025 Cliburn Competition's Semifinal Round, taking place May 28–June 1 at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Xiaofu Ju withdraws from 2025 Cliburn Competition
The 2025 Cliburn Competition continues through June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Quarterfinalists Announced for 2025 Cliburn Competition
Eighteen pianists advance to the 2025 Cliburn Competition's Quarterfinal Round, taking place May 24–25 at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas USA.