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Jury for the 2027 Cliburn International Competition for Young Pianists

Dmytro Choni took home bronze at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in June 2022, only the second Ukrainian pianist to medal at the prestigious contest. He won hearts and accolades with a compelling and colorful musicality that is fortified by a genuine, immediately engaging stage presence. As one critic noted: “Each time he strode onstage, it was with winning confidence and a big smile. He’s clearly an accomplished, assured―and communicative—pro” (Dallas Morning News).

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

2025 Competitors

2025 Cliburn Competitor Philipp Lynov

The prizes and awards for the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

This year’s Competition sees the launch of exclusive live recordings available in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, alongside Cliburn-curated playlists, and a live album release for each 2025 medalist, via record label Platoon.

Application & Rules for the 2025 Cliburn Competition

2025 Cliburn Gold Medalist Aristo Sham

Gabriela Montero’s visionary interpretations and unique compositional gifts have garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted following on the world stage. Anthony Tommasini remarked in The New York Times that “Montero’s playing had everything: crackling rhythmic brio, subtle shadings, steely power…soulful lyricism…unsentimental expressivity.”