Search

Lilya Zilberstein got her first taste of international success in 1987 when she won the Busoni Competition in Bolzano. By 1988, the Moscow-born pianist was able to perform big tours abroad in the West. Traveling for her concerts took her to almost all of Europe, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Canada, and Brazil.

Adriana Morales grew up in Colombia, where she studied piano from early childhood through high school. A scholarship to Texas Christian University brought her to the United States, where she earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in piano pedagogy (teaching). During her studies, Ms. Morales developed an interest in jazz and joined the Curt Wilson Big Band. She also won the Young Artist Performing Series Competition in her hometown and performed in one of Colombia’s finest concert halls, the Library Hall Luis Angel Arango.

Actor Georgia Fender is happy to be based back in her hometown of Fort Worth after spending several years in New York City. A graduate of the acting program at Oklahoma City University and the Professional Musical Theatre Workshop at Circle in the Square Theatre School, she is excited to be working with the Cliburn after watching her grandmother’s lifelong volunteer efforts on behalf of this incredible organization!

2025 Cliburn Competitor David Khrikuli

Cliburn Social is an all-ages, specially curated, classical experience of cool performances paired with opportunities to hang out, learn more about classical music + make new friends.

These five gold medalists run the gamut in terms of personality and performance style. That no two of them sound alike is one of the Cliburn's proudest claims, and their artistic voices paved the way to even brighter futures.

Camille Thomas’ rich, yet elegant, sound and effortless virtuosity make her an audience favorite around the world—and bring her back for her second Cliburn Concerts appearance.

Community Impact landing page

2023 Junior Festival Artists

Claire Jackson for The Guardian writes: "Every four years, piano lovers from across the world gather in this Texas enclave for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—the instrument’s Olympics."