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Yevgeny Sudbin has been hailed by The Telegraph as “potentially one of the greatest pianists of the 21st century.” As BIS Records’ only exclusive artist, all of his recordings have met with critical acclaim and are regularly featured as CD of the Month by BBC Music Magazine or Editor’s Choice by Gramophone. It was described by Gramophone as “a disc in a million,” while the International Record Review stated that his Rachmaninov recording “confirms him as one of the most important pianistic talents of our time.”

2025 Competition Artistic Collaborators

Known for his charisma and expressive interpretations, Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto has established himself not just as a major figure in the orchestra world but also as an influential cultural leader, educator, and a champion of new music. In a significant career development, he will start his tenure as Music Director of the North Carolina Symphony at the beginning of the 2023–24 season.

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.

The official artwork of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition features “Chromesthesia” by internationally renowned, Texas-based muralist DAAS; the piece was originally commissioned for the Cliburn’s first-ever mural, painted in May 2022 at 113 South Main Street in Fort Worth’s vibrant Near Southside. The mural was a lasting gift to the city of Fort Worth and a celebration of the Cliburn’s 60th Anniversary.

CLIBURN KIDS with Buddy Bray presents Stand By Me. Play along with our new friends Charles and Peter as they perform a classic hit – with a surprise!

CLIBURN KIDS with Buddy Bray present Virtuoso Variations. Do you recognize the tune in this episode? Buddy and friends show us some special techniques that can make familiar songs sound like something new!

CLIBURN KIDS with Buddy Bray presents Aquarium. What does a piano sound like underwater? Can the piano imitate fish and sea creatures? Find out more in this episode!

CLIBURN KIDS with Buddy Bray presents Pattern Play: The Rondo. This episode is a musical matching game! See if you can spot the repeated tune as we explore rondo form.

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