The Cliburn is pleased to announce a 20-year partnership with Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, covering the next five editions of the Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists (formerly known as the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival). The next edition of the Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists takes place June 10–19, 2027, in Dallas, Texas.

Application and Rules for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Maurice Cohn, conductor–artistic partner of the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

SMU Meadows School of the Arts, artistic partner of the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Dallas Symphony Orchestra, artistic partner of the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Artistic Partners for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists: Dallas Symphony Orchestra, SMU Meadows School for the Arts, and conductor, Maurice Cohn

Steven Osborne, jury member for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Noriko Ogawa, jury member for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Alessandro Mazzamuto, jury member for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Alexander Korsantia, jury member for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists