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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.
Cowtown becomes Pianotown for the 2025 Cliburn Competition
The Passport to Pianotown invites you to businesses around Fort Worth, Texas, for unique Cliburn-themed offers and experiences, happening throughout the 2025 Cliburn Competition.
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.
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.