A great absence: The first Cliburn competition after the death of its namesake
1 day ago
"That personal warmth, as much as Cliburn's legendary career at the keyboard, explains the widespread wistfulness as the 14th Cliburn competition approaches, beginning Friday at Bass Hall.
Where are all the women in this year's Cliburn?
2 days ago
"While stage presence is super important," says Jacques Marquis, Cliburn Foundation president, "it's about personality.
Van Cliburn hosts learn names of their guests for competition
12 days ago
"I love listening to them practice," said oilman Tim Matheus who, with his wife, Susan, will be hosting American pianist Claire Huangci, their third Cliburn competitor.
Pianist Katia Skanavia against wins hearts, now with Chamber Music Society of...
72 days ago
Just before Saturday afternoon's performance for the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth, pianist Katia Skanavi spoke a few words in tribute to Van Cliburn, who died Feb. 27.
Texas Ballet Theater turns in strong performance
74 days ago
Last weekend's Texas Ballet Theater performances at Bass Hall, it was announced before the show on Friday night, are dedicated to two Fort Worth arts giants we lost recently: Nancy Bass and Van...
Joyful sound: Cliburn finalists get a call that changes their world
77 days ago
"Perhaps there is no better gauge of the Cliburn's importance than that, the initial ecstasy of the musicians, ages 19 to 30, coming to Bass Hall for the quadrennial event.
Friends, dignitaries bid final farewell to Van Cliburn
78 days ago
But from the first note of the processional hymn, as pallbearers brought Cliburn's flower-draped casket down the center aisle, the day's music was the truest tribute.
Dignitaries lead final farewell to legendary pianist Van Cliburn
78 days ago
But from the first note of the processional hymn, as pallbearers brought Cliburn's flower-draped casket down the center aisle, the day's music was the truest tribute.
Hundreds at memorial service for pianist Cliburn
78 days ago
About 1,400 people are attending a memorial service in Texas for the celebrated classical pianist Van Cliburn (CLY'-burn), who died last week after battling cancer.
Sunday funeral scheduled for celebrated pianist
79 days ago
Music will be central to the funeral for the celebrated pianist Van Cliburn, whose virtuosity triumphed over the Cold War.
