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Oscar Verdeal is a Cuban-born pianist, music promoter, and educator. As a pianist, he has won several prizes and recognition, and has performed throughout Mexico, Spain, the United States, and Cuba.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Ms. Doan won top prizes in several state and regional competitions. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in piano performance at the University of North Texas, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at TCU.

Purchase your tickets to attend the 2025 Cliburn Competition in person. See the world's best pianists live in Fort Worth, Texas.

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The world’s top pianists perform over 18 days, through 4 exhilarating rounds of competition, totaling 27 concerts; with the hopes of winning the gold medal and launching an international career.

Fei-Fei plays DEBUSSY Danse at the 2013 Cliburn Competition

Vadym Kholodenko plays STRAVINSKY Trois mouvements de Pétrouchka at the 2013 Cliburn Competition

Rachel Cheung plays SIBELIUS Valse triste at the 2017 Cliburn Competition.

Yekwon Sunwoo plays RAVEL La valse at the 2017 Cliburn Competition.

Uladzislau Khandohi plays SCRIABIN Mazurka in E Minor at the 2022 Cliburn Competition