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."
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.
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.
Yunchan Lim's Chopin Etudes featured in The New York Times Best Classical Albums of 2024
The 2022 Gold Medalist's debut studio album continues to make accolades for the year, with its latest inclusion in The New York Times' prestigious year-end list.
Yunchan Lim's Chopin Études featured in The Times of London's Best Classical Albums of 2024
The 2022 Gold Medalist's debut studio album continues to make accolades for the year, with its latest inclusion in The Times of London's prestigious year-end list.
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.
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.
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