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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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  • Yunchan Lim Rachmaninoff 3 album cover

    Decca Announces Yunchan Lim Rachmaninoff Album

    Decca Classics has announced the forthcoming release of one of the most talked-about performances in recent classical music history: Yunchan Lim’s electrifying interpretation of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, recorded live with Marin Alsop and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra during the Final Round of the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, when he was just 18 years old.

  • Till Fellner

    Till Fellner Joins 2025 Cliburn Jury

    Fellner replaces Rico Gulda, who withdrew due to scheduling conflicts, on the jury for the 2025 Cliburn Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

  • 2025 Cliburn Competition Artwork

    2025 Cliburn Competitors Announced

    30 pianists will advance to the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

  • What Makes a Hero? banner with super hero and Van Cliburn playing the piano

    Cliburn Kids Free Concerts Return to North Texas for Spring Break 2025

    March 11 through 21, the Cliburn presents one of its popular education programs, "What Makes A Hero?," in free concerts around Fort Worth, Dallas, and Weatherford in partnership with local parks and public libraries.

  • 2025 Screening Auditions

    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.

  • 340 Applicants Received

    340 Applications from 45 Countries and Regions Received for 2025 Cliburn Competition

    The Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will take place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

  • Cliburn in the Community Free Spooky Sounds Concerts October 31 and November 2, 2024

    Free Seasonal Concerts in Fort Worth and Dallas October 31 and November 2, 2024

    In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Cliburn will present free Community Concerts featuring spooky sounds October 31 and November 2, 2024 in Fort Worth and Dallas.

  • 2025 competition art of a colorful piano illustration

    Anne-Marie McDermott Joins Competition Jury; Gloria Chien Joins Screening Jury

    The Cliburn announces changes to the Competition and Screening juries for the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

  • 2025 competition art of a colorful piano illustration

    All Tickets Now On Sale for 2025 Cliburn Competition

    All tickets are now on sale for the seventeenth edition of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

  • Pianists performing in front of children

    The Cliburn's Award-Winning Education Series Goes Back to School With Brand-New Programs

    Cliburn in the Classroom—the Cliburn's music education program and recipient of D CEO Magazine's 2024 Innovation in Education Award—presents 1,000 free, in-school, and interactive concert experiences for more than 200,000 area elementary students over a four-year cycle.