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In this concert, 4 of 18 competitors will each perform a 40-minute recital.

In this concert, 4 of 18 competitors will each perform a 40-minute recital.

In this concert, 3 of 6 competitors will each perform concertos with Marin Alsop and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges transports audiences to turn-of-the-century Paris in an evening celebrating La Belle Epoch.

In this concert, 3 of 6 competitors will each perform concertos with Marin Alsop and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, immediately followed by the Competition Awards Ceremony.

In June 2022, Yunchan Lim 임윤찬 became the youngest person ever to win gold at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; his performances throughout showcased a “magical ability” and a “natural, instinctive quality” (La Scena) that astounded listeners around the world. As Jury Chair Marin Alsop expressed: “Yunchan is that rare artist who brings profound musicality and prodigious technique organically together.” The depth of his artistry and connection to listeners also secured him the Audience Award and Best Performance of a New Work.

Classical Music for Kids

Daniil Trifonov; All-American Concertos with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra + Robert Spano and soloists Amaryn Olmeda, Joshua Roman, and Angel Stanislav Wang; 2017 Cliburn Gold Medalist Yekwon Sunwoo; 2025 Cliburn Bronze Medalist Evren Ozel; J'Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano; Bridget Kibbey's Bach to Brazil; Sterling Elliott, cello + Elliot Wuu, piano; Stella Chen, violin + Gilles Vonsattel, piano; Mikaela Bennett, soprano; Anna Geniushene + Lukas Geniušas, piano duo; 2027 Cliburn Festival: Lunar New Year

Performing in the Semifinal and Final Rounds, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under Music Director Robert Spano is deeply committed to uniting its community through performance, education, and outreach, reaching an audience of more than 200,000 annually.

Bring your family and friends for a free interactive, educational concert! In this season of Cliburn Kids on the Road, our artists present “What Makes A Hero,” a program that celebrates music with your favorite heroes.