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."
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."
Fort Worth Report: The Cliburn Competition elevates Fort Worth
Over a 63-year history, the Cliburn Competitions have helped to establish a cultural landmark in North Texas.
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.
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.
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.
Watch: CBS News covers Cliburn Kids on the Road
Cliburn Kids is on the road right now for Spring Break 2025, visiting parks and libraries and North Texas! Check out this CBS news coverage of Tuesday's program at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas.
Fort Worth Magazine on the 12th anniversary of the death of Van Cliburn
Stephen Montoya of FW Magazine writes, "Van Cliburn was more than just a great pianist—he was a force that transcended genres, borders, and decades, forever changing the way the world experienced music. He was not just a musician; he was a global phenomenon."
Profile on the Cliburn's leadership under Jacques Marquis
Edward Brown of PaperCity Magazine writes, "For any nonprofit, 12 years of steadfast leadership from a core team is an accomplishment. From humble roots as a volunteer organization to the Cliburn’s current status as a world leader in classical music programming, artist management, and launching international careers, their mission remains the same."
Watch: PBS Taking Note features 2022 finalist Clayton Stephenson
Clayton is featured in the series premiere of Taking Note, a PBS program that spotlights rising artists who have received the Avery Fisher Career Grant.
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