FORT WORTH, TX — Since its inception in 1962, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition has transformed Fort Worth into a global epicenter for classical music, drawing the world’s most gifted ...

Russia’s war on Ukraine has meant curtains for hundreds of performing artists with engagements in the West. But it did not alter the lineup at the 16th International Van Cliburn Piano Competition.

The first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition was held at TCU in 1962. More than 50 years later, the 17th Cliburn starts May 21, 2025. American Ralph Votapek took home the gold medal and ...

Aristo Sham, pianist from Hong Kong, China, winner of the first prize Gold Medal at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Prizes were presented in an awards ceremony at Bass ...

The 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition kicks off in Fort Worth May 21 to June 7. The Fort Worth Report will provide in-depth coverage of the competition. Follow the score here. Only two ...