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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.
Order of Performance Announced for 2025 Cliburn Competition
Korkmaz Can Sağlam, 25, of Türkiye, has withdrawn from the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, citing health reasons. He will not be replaced, and the Competition will begin with 28 pianists.
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.
2025–2026 Cliburn Concerts Season Announced
Paul Lewis, Beatrice Rana, Charles Yang + Peter Dugan, Tessa Lark + Misha Namirovsky, Counterpoint: Conrad Tao + Caleb Teicher, Sybarite5, Nicole Car + Étienne Dupuis, Camille Thomas + Julien Brocal, the 2025 Cliburn Gold Medalist, and Cliburn Festival: America 250
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.
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.