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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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  • Joshua Roman, cello

    Joshua Roman Signs with Cliburn Agency for General Management

    The cellist, composer, speaker, and curator forges a new, holistic approach to the visioning and management of his career, including a partnership with the Cliburn team.

  • Cliburn in the Community

    Cliburn in the Community Presents Free Spooky Sounds Concerts

    In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Cliburn presents free Community Concerts featuring spooky sounds October 30–31 and November 1, 2025 in Fort Worth and Dallas.

  • Michelle Marlow

    Cliburn Elects Michelle Marlow as Chairman of the Board

    The Cliburn Board of Directors announces that it has elected Michelle Marlow as chairman. Ms. Marlow—a children's author, speech language pathologist, and active community volunteer—began her Cliburn board service as a member of the Trust Committee in 2014, and has served on the Executive Committee as vice chairman since 2022.

  • Cliburn Family Concerts

    2025–2026 Cliburn Family Concerts Series Announced; Tickets on Sale Now

    The Cliburn's newest series returns for a second season, featuring magical, musical experiences for the whole family at the Fort Worth Zoo, the Fort Worth Stockyards Station, and (new this year!) the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

  • 2025 Cliburn Winners

    Aristo Sham Wins Gold Medal of 2025 Cliburn Competition; Winners Announced

    At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony, the Cliburn presented the medalists and award winners of the 2025 Cliburn Competition, held May 21–June 7 at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

  • Finalists group photo

    Finalists Announced for 2025 Cliburn Competition

    Six pianists advance to the 2025 Cliburn Competition's Final Round, taking place June 3–7 at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

  • Competition Artwork

    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.

  • 2025 Cliburn Semifinalists

    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.