Van Cliburn

Ukrainian Takes Top Prize At 14th Cliburn Contest

Bill Zeeble — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:32:00 +0000

Vadym Kholodenko, a 26-year-old Ukranian, won the top prize Sunday night at the 14^th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth. A 20-year-old Italian, Beatrice Rana, was named runner-up, and third place went to Sean Chen, 24, the first American to reach the Cliburn finals in 16 years.

The Cliburn Competition After Van

Bill Zeeble, KERA and Bill Zeeble, KERA — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:16:00 +0000

Six finalists for the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition were announced last night in Fort Worth, Texas. For the first time since its inception more than 50 years ago, the contest is taking place without its namesake.

Six Cliburn Finalists Still Playing For Gold In Fort Worth

Bill Zeeble — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:21:22 +0000

Six finalists of the 14^th Van Cliburn International Piano competition were named late Tuesday night. They include four men and two women, each from different countries.

12 Advance In Cliburn International Piano Competition

Bill Zeeble — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:56:47 +0000

Twelve young pianists have advanced to the semi-final round in the 14^th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth. The musicians are playing for a top $50,000 prize and three years of worldwide concerts.

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Performing In Seguin

Randy Anderson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:24:55 +0000

Haochen Zhang, gold medal-winning pianist in the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will be performing at Ayers Hall at Texas Lutheran University on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m.

KPAC's Randy Anderson spoke to Mr. Zhang about his experiences in Fort Worth, touring, and the music on next Monday's program.

"The competition meant a lot to me. [Now] I get to spend so much time touring, and it’s a very maturing experience for me, mentally and spiritually." -- Haochen Zhang

Van Cliburn: A Heart As Big As Texas

James Baker — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:21:03 +0000

I first heard Van Cliburn live in 1969. He played a concert at Austin's Municipal Auditorium, a barn of a place, to a sold-out audience. I was, in the vernacular of the time, blown away.

As soon as the concert was over, I rushed down from my balcony seat to wait in the long line of well wishers for my opportunity to have my program autographed. By this time, Mr. Cliburn had actually come down into the audience. He was, in a sense, a man of the people.

Van Cliburn, The 'American Sputnik' Of Piano, Dies At 78

Bill Zeeble — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:17:52 +0000

Legendary pianist Van Cliburn has died at his home in Fort Worth, former CEO of the Cliburn Foundation Richard Rodzinski confirms. Cliburn was diagnosed with bone cancer in August.