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A guide for concert-goers to the Cliburn's 2025–2026 Season

The complete collection of Cliburn Competition documentary films, from the first release in 1977 to 2022's Crescendo.

Information for arts presenters on booking 2025 Cliburn Winners

2025 Cliburn Competitor Philipp Lynov

From world-class Competitions and traditional recitals by classical music's biggest stars to intimate, casual concerts and fun, interactive performances for the whole family, the Cliburn welcomes everyone from the seasoned connoisseur to the newcomer to enjoy great music. Learn more about our different events below and join us for unforgettable musical moments.

Learn more about the flagship Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, as well as the Junior and Amateur Competition.

2025 Cliburn Competitor Carter Johnson

The Cliburn International Competition for Conductors in June 2028 will be the first major international conducting competition in North America. The new event represents another major expansion for the Cliburn’s almost 65-year-old history: the creation of a new top-level contest as well as the production of its first large-scale project in Houston, Texas.

Jury for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Today, the Cliburn launches a new boutique management firm: the Cliburn Agency. The full-service firm offers comprehensive general management, concert booking, project management, and publicity and branding services to a select group of rising and established instrumentalists—piano and beyond—whose high artistic caliber is matched by a vision for moving the field of classical music forward.