Dmytro Choni releases Pilgrimage
For his debut release with the Naïve record label, the 2022 Cliburn Bronze Medalist released this collection of Liszt, Debussy, Silvestrov, and Liebermann.
Beatrice Rana releases Bach Keyboard Concertos
The 2013 Cliburn Silver Medalist joins with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta to release this album collection of four concertos from Johann Sebastian Bach on Warner Classics.
Yeol Eum Son releases Ravel Concerto in G
Featuring Ravel's Concerto in G with Residentie Orkest of The Hague, the 2009 Cliburn Silver Medalist launched this surprise EP for the composer's 150th birthday on the Naïve record label.
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.
Haochen Zhang releases album of Beethoven and Liszt
The 2009 Cliburn Gold Medalist releases his second collaboration with BIS Records, featuring Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata and Liszt's Sonata in B Minor.
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.
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.
Yunchan Lim's Chopin Études nominated for BBC Music Magazine Instrumental Award
Named "a remarkable feat that demands to be heard," 2022 Cliburn Gold Medalist Yunchan Lim's debut studio album received the Instrumental Award nomination from BBC Music Magazine.
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