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Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, pianist Anastasia Markina started playing piano when she was 4 years old and, after winning her first competition, gave her debut public performance at the age of 10. Since then, she has received top prizes from many respected competitions in Europe, Russia, and the United States.

The 2022 Gold Medalist's debut studio album continues to make accolades for the year, with its latest inclusion in The Times of London's prestigious year-end list.

The Awards Ceremony for the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, featuring the announcement of the newest Cliburn medalists, held in Bass Performance Hall.

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Spend Spring Break with Cliburn Kids on the Road: Keys to America at Klyde Warren Park

SMU Meadows School of the Arts, artistic partner of the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Pianist Igor Parshin graduated with the highest marks from the famous Gnessin State Musical College and Russian Academy of Music. In 2015, he received a scholarship to the TCU School of Music, where he completed his Artist Diploma. He also earned a Master of Music with Dr. Michael Bukhman, a fellow Cliburn in the Classroom artist.

Decca Classics has announced an upcoming album release from 2022 Cliburn Gold Medalist Yunchan Lim, entitled Tchaikovsky: The Seasons. The album's "June Barcarolle" is available now on Apple Music.

Oscar Verdeal is a Cuban-born pianist, music promoter, and educator. As a pianist, he has won several prizes and recognition, and has performed throughout Mexico, Spain, the United States, and Cuba.