Final Round of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Concerto (II/II)

At a gala dinner in 1958, a group of Cliburn's friends and admirers announced their plans to create a piano competition in his honor—much to the pianist's surprise. Four years later, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition was born with the revolutionary goal of helping young pianists' careers by supporting them over the course of the three years following their prize-winning performances. The competition quickly endeared itself not just to the international classical music community, but also to the citizens of Fort Worth, who enthusiastically follow the event. Taking place every four years, over its fifty-year history the competition has welcomed hundreds of talented pianists and music professionals.

Photo: Beatrice Rana / Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra / Leonard Slatkin – 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition © Carolyn Cruz / The Cliburn

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