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Preliminary Round Concert 3

8 of 48 competitors performing 15-minute recitals of repertoire of their choosing.
Seating for this event is general admission.

The Amateur Competition highlights the importance of music-making in everyday life, bringing together the world’s best non-professional pianists age 35 and older for seven days of performances, symposia, and social events. All rounds of competition are open to the public, as are many of the festival events. We hope you’ll join us and get swept up in this truly inspiring, international event, where everyday people become stars of the stage

GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION

Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Amateur Competition Performances.

For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.

There will be no late seating during any recital. Latecomers will be seated between performers. Audience members are encouraged to remain in their seats until the conclusion of each performance.

For information on parking please visit https://www.basshall.com/plan-your-visit/parking/

AMATEUR COMPETITION LINKS
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Preliminary Round Concert 2

8 of 48 competitors performing 15-minute recitals of repertoire of their choosing.
Seating for this event is general admission.

The Amateur Competition highlights the importance of music-making in everyday life, bringing together the world’s best non-professional pianists age 35 and older for seven days of performances, symposia, and social events. All rounds of competition are open to the public, as are many of the festival events. We hope you’ll join us and get swept up in this truly inspiring, international event, where everyday people become stars of the stage

GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION

Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Amateur Competition Performances.

For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.

There will be no late seating during any recital. Latecomers will be seated between performers. Audience members are encouraged to remain in their seats until the conclusion of each performance.

For information on parking please visit https://www.basshall.com/plan-your-visit/parking/

AMATEUR COMPETITION LINKS
ABOUT   I  TICKETS  I  APPLICATION AND RULES  I  JURY  I  ARTISTIC COLLABORATORS

Preliminary Round Concert 1

8 of 48 competitors performing 15-minute recitals of repertoire of their choosing.
Seating for this event is general admission.

The Amateur Competition highlights the importance of music-making in everyday life, bringing together the world’s best non-professional pianists age 35 and older for seven days of performances, symposia, and social events. All rounds of competition are open to the public, as are many of the festival events. We hope you’ll join us and get swept up in this truly inspiring, international event, where everyday people become stars of the stage

GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION

Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Amateur Competition Performances.

For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.

There will be no late seating during any recital. Latecomers will be seated between performers. Audience members are encouraged to remain in their seats until the conclusion of each performance.

For information on parking please visit https://www.basshall.com/plan-your-visit/parking/

AMATEUR COMPETITION LINKS
ABOUT   I  TICKETS  I  APPLICATION AND RULES  I  JURY  I  ARTISTIC COLLABORATORS

Avery Gagliano, piano

Fort Worth Central Library
500 W 3rd St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

PROGRAM

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN

Grande valse brillante, op. 18

Mazurka in C Major, op. 56, no. 2

Mazurka in C Minor, op. 56, no. 3

Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 35 (I)

Nocturne in D-flat Major, op. 27, no. 2

Etude in F Major, op. 10, no. 8

Etude in E Minor, op. 25, no. 5

Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante, op. 22

AVERY GAGLIANO

Avery Gagliano cannot remember a time that music wasn’t a part of her life; it has always been her “most natural form of expression.” At age 9, she made her Carnegie Hall debut and her orchestral debut at the Strathmore Concert Hall. The following year she appeared on the NPR’s From the Top, was featured in the PBS documentary Arts and the Mind, and made her solo recital debut. Currently in her fourth year at the Curtis Institute of Music studying with Jonathan Biss and Gary Graffman, she has taken first prize at the Aspen Music Concerto, MostArts Festival Piano, and Chopin International Piano (Hartford) Competitions, was young scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, and is a 2019 National YoungArts winner in music. As a soloist and an avid chamber musician, the Washington, D.C.-native has performed in major concert venues in her hometown, as well as across the United States, and in Paris, Oxford, Munich, and Perugia in Europe. During her free time, Avery writes pop songs, and loves to sing, read, and play ultimate frisbee.

Avery Gagliano, piano

NorthPark Center
NorthCourt, Level One between Nordstrom & Macy’s
8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

PROGRAM

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN

Grande valse brillante, op. 18

Etude in F Major, op. 10, no. 8

Mazurka in B Major, op. 56, no. 1

Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 53 (I)

Etude in E Minor, op. 25, no. 5

Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante, op. 22

AVERY GAGLIANO

Avery Gagliano cannot remember a time that music wasn’t a part of her life; it has always been her “most natural form of expression.” At age 9, she made her Carnegie Hall debut and her orchestral debut at the Strathmore Concert Hall. The following year she appeared on the NPR’s From the Top, was featured in the PBS documentary Arts and the Mind, and made her solo recital debut. Currently in her fourth year at the Curtis Institute of Music studying with Jonathan Biss and Gary Graffman, she has taken first prize at the Aspen Music Concerto, MostArts Festival Piano, and Chopin International Piano (Hartford) Competitions, was young scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, and is a 2019 National YoungArts winner in music. As a soloist and an avid chamber musician, the Washington, D.C.-native has performed in major concert venues in her hometown, as well as across the United States, and in Paris, Oxford, Munich, and Perugia in Europe. During her free time, Avery writes pop songs, and loves to sing, read, and play ultimate frisbee.

Avery Gagliano, piano

The Shops at Clearfork
5188 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Outdoor concert in the plaza on Gage Ave.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will move inside, to Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

Join Santa, and enjoy the 30-minute performance by pianist Avery Gagliano, in The Plaza at the Shops at Clearfork.

PROGRAM

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN

Grande valse brillante, op. 18

Mazurka in C Major, op. 56, no. 2
Mazurka in C Minor, op. 56, no. 3

Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, op. 47

Nocturne in D-flat Major, op. 27, no. 2
Nocturne in B Major, op. 62, no. 1

Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante, op. 22

AVERY GAGLIANO

Avery Gagliano cannot remember a time that music wasn’t a part of her life; it has always been her “most natural form of expression.” At age 9, she made her Carnegie Hall debut and her orchestral debut at the Strathmore Concert Hall. The following year she appeared on the NPR’s From the Top, was featured in the PBS documentary Arts and the Mind, and made her solo recital debut. Currently in her fourth year at the Curtis Institute of Music studying with Jonathan Biss and Gary Graffman, she has taken first prize at the Aspen Music Concerto, MostArts Festival Piano, and Chopin International Piano (Hartford) Competitions, was young scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, and is a 2019 National YoungArts winner in music. As a soloist and an avid chamber musician, the Washington, D.C.-native has performed in major concert venues in her hometown, as well as across the United States, and in Paris, Oxford, Munich, and Perugia in Europe. During her free time, Avery writes pop songs, and loves to sing, read, and play ultimate frisbee.

CLIBURN COCKTAIL COMPETITION

CLIBURN COCKTAIL COMPETITION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019  I  6-9 PM
WHISKEY RANCH –  4250 MITCHELL BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX 76119
Complimentary drinks provided by:
TX WHISKEY

Local teams will bring their best cocktail recipes and compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the coveted, SUPER-prestigious Cliburn Cocktail gold medal.

Proceeds benefit the 2021 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Texas sales tax-free event.

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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

All Cocktail Competition attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $60.

Attendees are encouraged to use ride-sharing services.

Cliburn in the Classroom: Summer Series

FREE EDUCATION EVENT. SPACE IS LIMITED. CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

Chandor Gardens Mansion
711 W Lee Ave., Weatherford, TX 76086

Join the Cliburn at Chardor Gardens for a special Summer edition of Cliburn in the Classroom as we explore “Musical Organizers” in an interactive and educational program for children going into; 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade, led by Corrie Donovan and Gloria Lin. Docent led tours of the historic gardens are also available at this time.

For more information please contact Chandor Gardens at 817.613.1700 or visit https://www.chandorgardensfoundation.org/

Cliburn in the Classroom: Summer Series

FREE EDUCATION EVENT. SPACE IS LIMITED. CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

Chandor Gardens Mansion
711 W Lee Ave., Weatherford, TX 76086

Join the Cliburn at Chardor Gardens for a special Summer edition of Cliburn in the Classroom as we explore the music of Beethoven in an interactive and educational program for children going into; 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade, led by Corrie Donovan and Evan Mitchell. Docent led tours of the historic gardens are also available at this time.

For more information please contact Chandor Gardens at 817.613.1700 or visit https://www.chandorgardensfoundation.org/

Awards Ceremony

Stay tuned for the live announcement of the winners of the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition!

JiWon Yang Final

JiWon Yang
South Korea |  Age 17

Final Round Concerto – Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 4:12 p.m. CDT
Dallas Symphony Orchestra  I  Ruth Reinhardt, Conductor
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

JiWon Yang made her recital debut in Seoul at age 9 and her concerto debut in Kazakhstan at 13. Among her competition accolades are several in her home country, as well as wins at the Zhuhai Mozart Competition in China, Astana Piano Passion Kazakhstan, and Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Pianists. She has participated in Russia’s International Music Festival “Stars on the Baikal,” as well as the St. Paul University Piano Festival. Notable performances include with the Salzburg Chamber Soloists and at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Philippines Chopin Society. A current student of HyoungJoon Chang, JiWon counts traveling and flute performance among her interests outside of piano.

“Music gives me the feeling of joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure, and many different emotions. Also, music helps people to communicate with each other with our hearts.”

Final Intermission

INTERMISSION

The Final Round of the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition will resume at 4:12 PM CDT.
Stay tuned after the final performance for the live announcement of the winners!

Performing Next:
JiWon Yang, South Korea, 17—TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23
Dallas Symphony Orchestra  I  Ruth Reinhardt, Conductor

Shuan Hern Lee- Cliburn Junior 2019 Final Round Concerto

Shuan Hern Lee
Australia | Age 16

Final Round Concerto – Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 3:12 p.m. CDT
Dallas Symphony Orchestra  I  Ruth Reinhardt, Conductor
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30

Australian pianist Shuan Hern Lee has performed across his country and Europe, and in the United States, China, Russia, and Indonesia, including appearances with the Minnesota, Moscow State, Ukraine, Armenia, Western Australia, and Jakarta Symphony Orchestras. He has been with his teacher, Yoon Sen Lee, for 14 years—since he was 2½ years old. He currently studies at the University of Western Australia, and also with Ingrid Fliter at the International Piano Academy Incontri Col Maestro in Imola, Italy. Among his many accolades are 11 first-place finishes at international piano competitions around the world. In his time away from the piano, he likes playing table tennis and with nerf guns, writing poetry, and studying philosophy.

“I believe that classical music and art will be one of the most important subjects in life for centuries to come. Technology is advancing at a terrifying and amazing speed, but no matter how advanced AI or robotics will turn out to be, music can never be substituted.”

Eva Final

Eva Gevorgyan
Russia/Armenia  | Age 15

Final Round Concerto – Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 2:30 p.m. CDT
Dallas Symphony Orchestra  I  Ruth Reinhardt Conductor
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43

Eva Gevorgyan has received prizes in more than 40 international competitions for piano and composition—in the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Estonia, Malta, Kazakhstan, Poland, Czech Republic, Georgia, Russia, and Serbia. Born and raised in Moscow, she has studied with Natalia Trull at the Central Music School of the Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, and has performed across Russia, Europe (including a Royal Albert Hall debut in April), and in the United States. She also receives a scholarship from the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein and participates regularly in its intensive music weeks and activities. In 2017, Eva performed in front of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and she has taken part in a national television show for young talent, advancing to the final as the only pianist. Last year, she appeared on live television with Russian President Vladimir Putin and asked him about education reform. She likes composing, growing exotic plants, jogging, and playing table tennis.

“When I play, I hope people can hear words which I would never say in my real life. Being on stage at the Cliburn Junior Competition will charge me with energy and love for a long time forward.”

Before Finals June 8

The stunning conclusion to the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition begins at 2:00 PM CDT as the three finalists perform full concertos with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ruth Reinhardt.

Eva Gevorgyan, Russia/Armenia, 15—RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43
Shuan Hern Lee, Australia, 16—RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30
Intermission
JiWon Yang, South Korea, 17—TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Intermission Semifinal 3

INTERMISSION

The 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition will resume at 8:37 PM CDT.

Shuan Hern Lee Semifinal 2

Shuan Hern Lee
Australia  | Age 16

Semifinal Round Concerto – Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 9:14 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30 (I)

Australian pianist Shuan Hern Lee has performed across his country and Europe, and in the United States, China, Russia, and Indonesia, including appearances with the Minnesota, Moscow State, Ukraine, Armenia, Western Australia, and Jakarta Symphony Orchestras. He has been with his teacher, Yoon Sen Lee, for 14 years—since he was 2½ years old. He currently studies at the University of Western Australia, and also with Ingrid Fliter at the International Piano Academy Incontri Col Maestro in Imola, Italy. Among his many accolades are 11 first-place finishes at international piano competitions around the world. In his time away from the piano, he likes playing table tennis and with nerf guns, writing poetry, and studying philosophy.

“I believe that classical music and art will be one of the most important subjects in life for centuries to come. Technology is advancing at a terrifying and amazing speed, but no matter how advanced AI or robotics will turn out to be, music can never be substituted.”

J J Jun Li Bui Semifinal Round 2

J J Jun Li Bui
Canada  | Age 14

Semifinal Round Concerto – Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 8:59 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, op. 1 (I)

Toronto-native J J Jun Li Bui won his first piano competition on the day he turned 7, which cemented his commitment to music: he went on to prizes in several Canadian contests, as well as the Hanoi (Vietnam), Aarhus (Denmark), and Midwest (United States) International Piano Competitions. Currently in his third year of full scholarship at The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists at The Royal Conservatory Toronto under Michael Berkovsky, he also studies privately with Dang Thai Son. He has performed in recital across Canada, and with orchestras, including the China Guiyang Symphony, Greater Toronto Philharmonic, and Oakville Chamber. In his time away from the piano, J J enjoys cycling, reading, and table tennis.

“I feel that learning music is like a journey that never ends. A journey that is so wonderful and rewarding.”

Chun Lam U Semifinal Round 2

Chun Lam U
Hong Kong  | Age 16

Semifinal Round Concerto – Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 8:37 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
CHOPIN Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, op. 11 (I)

Chun Lam U’s competition credits include first-prize finishes in the Chopin International Piano Competition Asia, Japan Hamamatsu PIARA International Piano Competition, and Steinway & Sons International Youth Piano Competition, as well as second-place prizes at the Hanoi International Piano Competition, Shenzhen Piano Open Competition, and Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Artists. He has performed in his native Hong Kong, with the Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Virtus String Quartet; in Vietnam with the VNAM Symphony Orchestra; and in China, with the Salzburg Chamber Soloists, with which he made his concerto debut in 2017. A student of Rizzo Chung at the GMC Music Academy, Chun Lam also enjoys playing basketball and solving math problems.

“One of the reasons I truly love music is because I feel a sense of belonging when I play the piano, and this allows me to freely showcase my personality without fear.”

Eva Gevorgyan Semifinal Round 2

Eva Gevorgyan
Russia/Armenia  | Age 15

Semifinal Round Concerto – Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 8:04 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43 (Variations 13-24)

Eva Gevorgyan has received prizes in more than 40 international competitions for piano and composition—in the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Estonia, Malta, Kazakhstan, Poland, Czech Republic, Georgia, Russia, and Serbia. Born and raised in Moscow, she has studied with Natalia Trull at the Central Music School of the Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, and has performed across Russia, Europe (including a Royal Albert Hall debut in April), and in the United States. She also receives a scholarship from the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein and participates regularly in its intensive music weeks and activities. In 2017, Eva performed in front of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and she has taken part in a national television show for young talent, advancing to the final as the only pianist. Last year, she appeared on live television with Russian President Vladimir Putin and asked him about education reform. She likes composing, growing exotic plants, jogging, and playing table tennis.

“When I play, I hope people can hear words which I would never say in my real life. Being on stage at the Cliburn Junior Competition will charge me with energy and love for a long time forward.”

JiWon Yang Semifinal Round 2

JiWon Yang
South Korea  | Age 17

Semifinal Round Concerto – Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 7:42 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23 (I)

JiWon Yang made her recital debut in Seoul at age 9 and her concerto debut in Kazakhstan at 13. Among her competition accolades are several in her home country, as well as wins at the Zhuhai Mozart Competition in China, Astana Piano Passion Kazakhstan, and Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Pianists. She has participated in Russia’s International Music Festival “Stars on the Baikal,” as well as the St. Paul University Piano Festival. Notable performances include with the Salzburg Chamber Soloists and at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Philippines Chopin Society. A current student of HyoungJoon Chang, JiWon counts traveling and flute performance among her interests outside of piano.

“Music gives me the feeling of joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure, and many different emotions. Also, music helps people to communicate with each other with our hearts.”

Avery Gagliano Semifinal Round 2

Avery Gagliano
United States  | Age 17

Semifinal Round Concerto – Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, op. 18 (I)

Avery Gagliano cannot remember a time that music wasn’t a part of her life; it has always been her “most natural form of expression.” At age 9, she made her Carnegie Hall debut and her orchestral debut at the Strathmore Concert Hall. The following year she appeared on the NPR’s “From the Top” and made her solo recital debut. Currently in her third year at the Curtis Institute of Music studying with Jonathan Biss and Gary Graffman, she has taken first prize at the Aspen Music Concerto, MostArts Festival Piano, and Chopin International Piano (Hartford) Competitions, was young scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, and is a 2019 National YoungArts winner in music. As a soloist and an avid chamber musician, the Washington, D.C.-native has performed in major concert venues in her hometown, as well as across the United States, and in Paris, Oxford, Munich, and Perugia in Europe. During her free time, Avery writes pop songs, and loves to sing, read, and play ultimate frisbee.

“This competition will provide me a chance to internalize music in a way that elevates it to a higher level of artistry and make it possible for me to successfully convey my ideas to audiences.”

End of Broadcast June 6 Morning

The 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition Semifinal Round will resume Thursday, June 6 at 7:20 PM CDT.

Semifinal Round Concert 3:

1. Avery Gagliano, United States, 17—RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, op. 18 (I)
2. JiWon Yang, South Korea, 17—TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23 (I)
3. Eva Gevorgyan, Russia/Armenia, 15—RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43 (Variations 13-24)
Intermission
4. Chun Lam U, Hong Kong, 16—CHOPIN Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, op. 11 (I)
5.  J J Jun Li Bui, Canada, 14—RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, op. 1 (I)
6. Shuan Hern Lee, Australia, 16—RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30 (I)

End of Broadcast Semifinal 1

The 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition Semifinal Round will resume tomorrow Thursday, June 6 at 7:20 PM CDT.

Semifinal Round Concert 3:

1. Avery Gagliano, United States, 17—RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, op. 18 (I)
2. JiWon Yang, South Korea, 17—TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23 (I)
3. Eva Gevorgyan, Russia/Armenia, 15—RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43 (I)
Intermission
4. Chun Lam U, Hong Kong, 16—CHOPIN Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, op. 11 (I)
5.  J J Jun Li Bui, Canada, 14—RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, op. 1 (I)
6. Shuan Hern Lee, Australia, 16—RACHMANINOV Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30 (I)

Shuan Hern Lee Semifinal Round 1

Shuan Hern Lee
Australia | Age 16

Semifinal Round Recital – Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – 9:12 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
HAMELIN Toccata on “L’hommè armé”
CHOPIN Nocturne in C Minor, op. 48, no. 1
PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83
BALAKIREV Islamey (Oriental Fantasy)

Australian pianist Shuan Hern Lee has performed across his country and Europe, and in the United States, China, Russia, and Indonesia, including appearances with the Minnesota, Moscow State, Ukraine, Armenia, Western Australia, and Jakarta Symphony Orchestras. He has been with his teacher, Yoon Sen Lee, for 14 years—since he was 2½ years old. He currently studies at the University of Western Australia, and also with Ingrid Fliter at the International Piano Academy Incontri Col Maestro in Imola, Italy. Among his many accolades are 11 first-place finishes at international piano competitions around the world. In his time away from the piano, he likes playing table tennis and with nerf guns, writing poetry, and studying philosophy.

“I believe that classical music and art will be one of the most important subjects in life for centuries to come. Technology is advancing at a terrifying and amazing speed, but no matter how advanced AI or robotics will turn out to be, music can never be substituted.”

J J Jun Li Bui Semifinal Round 1

J J Jun Li Bui
Canada | Age 14

Semifinal Round Recital – Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – 8:12 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé”
CHOPIN Etude in G-sharp Minor, op. 25, no. 6
CHOPIN Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52
TCHAIKOVSKY-PLETNEV Concert Suite from The Nutcracker

Toronto-native J J Jun Li Bui won his first piano competition on the day he turned 7, which cemented his commitment to music: he went on to prizes in several Canadian contests, as well as the Hanoi (Vietnam), Aarhus (Denmark), and Midwest (United States) International Piano Competitions. Currently in his third year of full scholarship at The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists at The Royal Conservatory Toronto under Michael Berkovsky, he also studies privately with Dang Thai Son. He has performed in recital across Canada, and with orchestras, including the China Guiyang Symphony, Greater Toronto Philharmonic, and Oakville Chamber. In his time away from the piano, J J enjoys cycling, reading, and table tennis.

“I feel that learning music is like a journey that never ends. A journey that is so wonderful and rewarding.”

Chun Lam U Semifinal Round 1

Chun Lam U
Hong Kong | Age 16

Semifinal Round Recital – Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, op. 31, no. 3
CHOPIN Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, op. 60
FRANK Nocturno Nazqueño

Chun Lam U’s competition credits include first-prize finishes in the Chopin International Piano Competition Asia, Japan Hamamatsu PIARA International Piano Competition, and Steinway & Sons International Youth Piano Competition, as well as second-place prizes at the Hanoi International Piano Competition, Shenzhen Piano Open Competition, and Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Artists. He has performed in his native Hong Kong, with the Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Virtus String Quartet; in Vietnam with the VNAM Symphony Orchestra; and in China, with the Salzburg Chamber Soloists, with which he made his concerto debut in 2017. A student of Rizzo Chung at the GMC Music Academy, Chun Lam also enjoys playing basketball and solving math problems.

“One of the reasons I truly love music is because I feel a sense of belonging when I play the piano, and this allows me to freely showcase my personality without fear.”

Between Concerts Semifinal Round 1

The 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition Semifinal Round will resume tonight at 7:20 PM CDT.

Tonight’s Competitors:

7:30 p.m. —Chun Lam U, Hong Kong, 16
8:12 p.m. —J J Jun Li Bui, Canada, 14
9:12 p.m. —Shuan Hern Lee, Australia, 16

Eva Gevorgyan Semifinal Round 1

Eva Gevorgyan
Russia/Armenia  | Age 15

Semifinal Round Recital – Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – 4:12 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
SCHUMANN Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, op. 22
BOLCOM Butterflies, hummingbirds from Twelve New Etudes, Book II
HINDEMITH Suite ‘1922’, op. 26

Eva Gevorgyan has received prizes in more than 40 international competitions for piano and composition—in the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Estonia, Malta, Kazakhstan, Poland, Czech Republic, Georgia, Russia, and Serbia. Born and raised in Moscow, she has studied with Natalia Trull at the Central Music School of the Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, and has performed across Russia, Europe (including a Royal Albert Hall debut in April), and in the United States. She also receives a scholarship from the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein and participates regularly in its intensive music weeks and activities. In 2017, Eva performed in front of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and she has taken part in a national television show for young talent, advancing to the final as the only pianist. Last year, she appeared on live television with Russian President Vladimir Putin and asked him about education reform. She likes composing, growing exotic plants, jogging, and playing table tennis.

“When I play, I hope people can hear words which I would never say in my real life. Being on stage at the Cliburn Junior Competition will charge me with energy and love for a long time forward.”

JiWon Yang Semifinal Round 1

JiWon Yang
South Korea  | Age 17

Semifinal Round Recital – Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – 3:12 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
LIEBERMANN Gargoyles, op. 29
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition

JiWon Yang made her recital debut in Seoul at age 9 and her concerto debut in Kazakhstan at 13. Among her competition accolades are several in her home country, as well as wins at the Zhuhai Mozart Competition in China, Astana Piano Passion Kazakhstan, and Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Pianists. She has participated in Russia’s International Music Festival “Stars on the Baikal,” as well as the St. Paul University Piano Festival. Notable performances include with the Salzburg Chamber Soloists and at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Philippines Chopin Society. A current student of HyoungJoon Chang, JiWon counts traveling and flute performance among her interests outside of piano.

“Music gives me the feeling of joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure, and many different emotions. Also, music helps people to communicate with each other with our hearts.”

Avery Gagliano Semifinal Round 1

Avery Gagliano
United States  | Age 17

Semifinal Round Recital – Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 2:30 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
ADÉS Mazurkas for Piano, op. 27, nos. 1 & 2
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition

Avery Gagliano cannot remember a time that music wasn’t a part of her life; it has always been her “most natural form of expression.” At age 9, she made her Carnegie Hall debut and her orchestral debut at the Strathmore Concert Hall. The following year she appeared on the NPR’s “From the Top” and made her solo recital debut. Currently in her third year at the Curtis Institute of Music studying with Jonathan Biss and Gary Graffman, she has taken first prize at the Aspen Music Concerto, MostArts Festival Piano, and Chopin International Piano (Hartford) Competitions, was young scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, and is a 2019 National YoungArts winner in music. As a soloist and an avid chamber musician, the Washington, D.C.-native has performed in major concert venues in her hometown, as well as across the United States, and in Paris, Oxford, Munich, and Perugia in Europe. During her free time, Avery writes pop songs, and loves to sing, read, and play ultimate frisbee.

“This competition will provide me a chance to internalize music in a way that elevates it to a higher level of artistry and make it possible for me to successfully convey my ideas to audiences.”

End of broadcast June 3

The 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition will resume with the Semifinal Round performances today at 2:20 PM CDT.

The Semifinalists are:

Avery Gagliano, United States, 17
JiWon Yang, South Korea, 17
Eva Gevorgyan, Russia/Armenia, 15
Chun Lam U, Hong Kong, 16
J J Jun Li Bui, Canada, 14
Shuan Hern Lee, Australia, 16

Announcement June 3

Stay tuned for the live announcement of the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition Semifinalists.

Intermission Evening June 3

INTERMISSION

2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition Quarterfinal Round performances will resume at 8:54 PM CDT.

Miyu Shindo – Quarterfinal Round

Miyu Shindo
Japan  | Age 17

Quarterfinal Round Recital – Monday, June 3, 2019 – 8:54 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
SCHUBERT Impromptuin G-flat Major, op. 90, D. 899, no. 3
LISZT Rhapsody espagnole
MOZART Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 (I)

In addition to recitals in her home country of Japan, Miyu Shindo has performed in the Great Hall at the Moscow Conservatory and at Carnegie Hall, and in Austria and Italy. She has collaborated with the Nagoya Philharmonic, Central Aichi Symphony, and Obu Philharmonic Orchestras, and placed in several international competitions. Miyu recently moved to Russia to study with Valery Piassetski at the Central Music School in Moscow, where she notes that there are many different people from many different places. They speak Russian to each other, but “sometimes we can’t understand what the other person wants to say. When we talk about music, though, we can talk forever!” Outside of piano, she likes to listen to music and read books.

“If every human in this world will love music and tell each other ‘thank you for giving me wonderful happiness,’ we would not hate anyone. I believe that music has a big power to change the world.”