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Van Cliburn Foundation

Fourteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: May 24-June 9, 2013

They are coming from around the world--30 of the finest pianists who have been chosen to compete in the 2013 Cliburn Competition. From different cultures with many languages and diverse experiences, these brilliant virtuosos will arrive in Fort Worth with one paramount commonaliity: the dream to take the world stage.

Their talents will inspire you. Their performances will ignite your imagination. Their joy will be infectious as you watch dreams become reality--truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Whether you're in person at Bass Performance Hall or watching on your computer, we invite you to join us.

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Watch the Competition Online

The fully-produced LIVE webcast will be directed by Academy Award nominee Christopher WIlkinson, produced by Lori Miller, and hosted by pianist Jade Simmons.  READ MORE

Enhance Your Cliburn Experience

Everyone's welcome at this series of free public events: Bring a lunch and enjoy bonus recitals by competitors, listen to top critics discuss the state of music journalism, join a conversation with Maestro Leonard Slatkin, and more. READ MORE

Visit Fort Worth

No other city boasts such an unmistakable mix of preserved Western heritage and unrivaled artistic offerings. Visit Fort Worth for the Cliburn Competition, and find plenty of other things to do, whether you prefer to spend your time in a world-class museum or watching the twice-daily cattle drive in the historic Stockyards. READ MORE

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