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Ryota Yamazaki
2025 Cliburn Competitor Ryota Yamazaki
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Federico Gad Crema
2025 Cliburn Competitor Federico Gad Crema
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Pedro López Salas
2025 Cliburn Competitor Pedro López Salas
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Themes and Artists Announced for 2026 Cliburn Festival
2026 Cliburn Festival: America 250 will take place March 26–29, 2026, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth with pianists-in-residence Peter Dugan, Avery Gagliano, and Jonathan Mamora.
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Shepherd School of Music
The Houston Symphony is a key partner is the 2028 Cliburn International Competition for Conductors
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Free Winners Celebration & Fireworks Show
Enjoy live music in the Plaza performed by Havana NRG; and celebrate the 2025 Cliburn medalists—who will be introduced as the newest honorary Fort Worthians by Mayor Mattie Parker—finishing with a Van Cliburn-themed fireworks spectacle.
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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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Competitor Agreement and Release Form
Competitor Agreement and Release Form
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Free Concert: Piano Lunch
Join us at Steinway Piano Gallery of Fort Worth across the street from Bass Performance Hall and enjoy a free recital from several 2025 Cliburn competitors. Bring your lunch or purchase onsite from Salsa Limón.
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Sung Ho Yoo
2025 Cliburn Competitor Sung Ho Yoo
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