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| 2009 competitor Alessandro Deljavan
(left) with Cliburn 180° social host Kemper Cowden (right) during
the opening dinner and draw party of the 2009 competition. |
In keeping with its mission of supporting the Van Cliburn
Foundation and preserving the rich cultural tradition of Fort
Worth, Cliburn 180° raises money to support the Van Cliburn
International Piano Competition.
Preliminary Cash Award - Van Cliburn International Piano
Competition
Cliburn 180° evolved from the Social Hosts Program of the
Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009.
Each competitor was matched with social hosts to show them around
town between practice times and provide peer support. This gave
competitors an opportunity to socialize and identify with someone
their own age and experience Fort Worth beyond the concert
hall.
To further the spirit of encouragement and camaraderie among the
180°s and competitors, Cliburn 180° will provide a $1,000 cash
award to all Preliminary Round competitors who do not advance to
the Semifinal Round. We hope that this prize will enhance the lives
of these young artists and encourage them in their musical pursuits
following the Competition.
