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In this concert, 3 of 28 competitors will each perform a 40-minute recital, including the worldwide debut of the 2025 Cliburn commissioned work composed by Competition juror Gabriela Montero.

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

Get a taste of the artistry and excitement of the upcoming 2025 Cliburn Competition! Bring your friends and family for a free concert at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, featuring 2013 finalist Fei-Fei in this year's Countdown to the Cliburn series.

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

Music of American individualism and love of nature

Marin Alsop, jury chair for the 2028 Cliburn International Competition for Conductors

Paul Lewis chairs the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition jury, featuring Till Fellner, Mari Kodama, Anne-Marie McDermott, Gabriela Montero, Jon Nakamatsu, Lise de la Salle, Yevgeny Sudbin, and Wu Han.

In this concert, 2 of 12 competitors will each perform a 60-minute recital.

Music of cultural exchange and influence

Born in Perth, Australia, Shuan Hern Lee started taking piano, vocal, music theory, and composition lessons with his father, Yoon Sen Lee, when he was 2½ years old. His childhood home was filled with music at all hours of the day, as both parents taught piano.