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The Cliburn Announces New Cliburn International Competition for Conductors

The Cliburn announces the launch of a major new program: the Cliburn International Competition for Conductors, open to 21- to 35-year-old conductors. Taking place in June 2028 in Houston, Texas, in partnership with the Houston Symphony and the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, it will be the first major international conducting competition in North America.

2026 Cliburn Gala, featuring Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, to be held April 10 at the Fort Worth Zoo

The Cliburn announces that its 2026 Gala: Iconically American, will take place Friday, April 10 at the Fort Worth Zoo Reserve. A nod to the United States' 250th birthday, the black-tie event pays homage to the classic elegance of the organization's inspiration and namesake, Van Cliburn—one of the most iconic American musicians and cultural diplomats in history.

Shelén Hughes Camacho, soprano and Joseph Parrish, baritone to Perform at Cliburn Concerts January 29

Shelén Hughes Camacho, soprano and Joseph Parrish, baritone will make their Cliburn Concerts debut with pianist Amir Farid at the Kimbell Art Museum Renzo Piano Pavilion, replacing Nicole Car, soprano and Etienne Dupuis, baritone, who had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances.

Joshua Roman Signs with Cliburn Agency for General Management

The cellist, composer, speaker, and curator forges a new, holistic approach to the visioning and management of his career, including a partnership with the Cliburn team.

Cliburn in the Community Presents Free Spooky Sounds Concerts

In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Cliburn presents free Community Concerts featuring spooky sounds October 30–31 and November 1, 2025 in Fort Worth and Dallas.

Cliburn Elects Michelle Marlow as Chairman of the Board

The Cliburn Board of Directors announces that it has elected Michelle Marlow as chairman. Ms. Marlow—a children's author, speech language pathologist, and active community volunteer—began her Cliburn board service as a member of the Trust Committee in 2014, and has served on the Executive Committee as vice chairman since 2022.

2025 Cliburn Gold Medalist Aristo Sham Signs with Intermusica New York for General Management

2025–2026 Tours Announced for 2025 Cliburn Winners

2025–2026 Cliburn Family Concerts Series Announced; Tickets on Sale Now

The Cliburn's newest series returns for a second season, featuring magical, musical experiences for the whole family at the Fort Worth Zoo, the Fort Worth Stockyards Station, and (new this year!) the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

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."