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Yuki Yoshimi
Tokyo-born Yuki Yoshimi did not decide to pursue music professionally; he first “met the piano” at a friend’s house when he was 5 years old and has “loved the piano since then.” A graduate of the Toho Gakuen School of Music, where he worked with Hisako Ueno and Kei Itoh, his studies eventually brought him to the United States; he has attended the New England Conservatory of Music under Alexander Korsantia since 2020.
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Cliburn Kids on the Road at Lakewood Library
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 our favorite heroes. This performance will be presented bilingually in English and Spanish.
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Competitions
Learn more about the flagship Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, as well as the Junior and Amateur Competition.
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Cliburn Kids on the Road at Prairie Creek Library
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. This performance will be presented bilingually in English and Spanish.
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Angela Cheng
Consistently praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty, and superb musicianship, Canadian pianist Angela Cheng is one of her country’s national treasures.
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Free Concert: Fei-Fei, piano
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.
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Arnaldo Cohen
The Brazilian-born pianist Arnaldo Cohen, now living in the United States, has long had a reputation for astonishing his audiences with the musical authority and blistering virtuosity of his performances. He has appeared regularly as soloist with major orchestras, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His solo recitals everywhere draw enthusiastic crowds of cognoscenti. Critics, too, marvel at his mixture of musical complexity and élan.
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2025 Competition Grand Finale in Sundance Square
The Cliburn and Sundance Square partner to host a Texas-sized two-day, free event on June 6–7 to celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
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Free Finals Concert & Awards Watch Party
Join us in Sundance Square Plaza for the two-night Competition Grand Finale, completely free to attend.
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Aristo Sham Wins Gold Medal of 2025 Cliburn Competition; Winners Announced
At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony, the Cliburn presented the medalists and award winners of the 2025 Cliburn Competition, held May 21–June 7 at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Our Mission
To advance classical piano music throughout the world. Its international competitions, education programs, and concert series embody an enduring commitment to artistic excellence and the discovery of young artists.
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