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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.

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    2025 Cliburn Competition Broadcast Details + New Partnership with Apple Music Classical & Platoon

    Hear every note from wherever you are: there are more ways than ever to watch and listen to the Cliburn.

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    Fort Worth Report: Cliburn Competition brings $20 million to Fort Worth

    Through purchases at restaurants, hotels, transportation, and destinations, Cliburn patrons and visitors will be an economic boon to Fort Worth.

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    KERA/Fort Worth Report: How does age impact competitor performance?

    Through statistics and interviews, three Cliburn laureates share their perspectives on the impact of age and experience on competitor performance.

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    2025 Competition Grand Finale in Sundance Square

    The Cliburn and Sundance Square partner to host a Texas-sized two-day, free event on June 6–7 to celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

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    FW Magazine: 2025 Competition Grand Finale in Sundance Square

    Celebrate a major cultural moment in Fort Worth with two days of live performances, local flavor, and community fun—free in Sundance Square Plaza.

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    New Collaboration with Carnegie Hall+

    The streaming channel of one of the world's best-known concert venues, Carnegie Hall+ will offer Cliburn documentaries, curated collections from past Cliburn winners, and performances from the upcoming Seventeenth Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall.

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    Student-painted Banners Downtown & Adopt-A-Competitor Concerts

    Two favorite initiatives return for the 2025 Cliburn Competition: the student-created painted banners, adorning Houston and Main Streets in downtown Fort Worth; and the Adopt-A-Competitor series, featuring free concerts from 2025 competitors at the Fort Worth, Burleson, and Euless Public Libraries.

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    Till Fellner Joins 2025 Cliburn Jury

    Fellner replaces Rico Gulda, who withdrew due to scheduling conflicts, on the jury for the 2025 Cliburn Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

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    2025 Cliburn Competitors Announced

    30 pianists will advance to the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

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    77 Pianists Announced for Free 2025 Screening Auditions

    The Screening Auditions for the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will take place March 16–22, 2025, at PepsiCo Recital Hall at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. These recitals are free and open to the public.