Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Program Book (2017)

FIFTEENTH VA N C L I B U R N I N T E R N AT I O N A L PIANO COMPETITION

MAY 25–JUNE 10, 2017 FORT WORTH, TEXAS USA

“ T h e St e inw ay pi an o — w it h it s b e aut y an d p ow e r— i s t h e p e r fe c t m e dium f o r e x pre s sing t h e p e r fo r m e r’s ar t , dram a , an d p o e t r y. ” –VAN CLIBURN

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FIFTEENTH VA N C L I B U R N I N T E R N AT I O N A L PIANO COMPETITION MAY 25–JUNE 10, 2017 FORT WORTH, TEXAS USA

PRESENTED BY The Cliburn 201 Main Street, Suite 100 Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Carla Kemp Thompson CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Jacques Marquis PRESIDENT AND CEO

Leonard Slatkin CHAIRMAN OF THE JURY

DEDICATION

DEDICATION

“There is something about the indescribable beauty to be found in the pages of great classical music.

It is the inexpressible in human communication.

It supplants everything, and it gives us depth, raises our consciousness, and gives us hope.”

Van Cliburn was beloved not only for his momentous gift as a brilliant musician, but also for his transcendent spirit as a great humanitarian. His legacy is a testament to the power of classical music and the importance of sharing it with the world.

This Competition, and everything this organization does, is molded by his vision and dedicated to his ideals.

DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH NEW STYLES/TASTES/TRENDS

TRAVEL THE PLANET WITH YOUR FORK. Enjoy Mediterranean

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Order Italian favorites at Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria. Grab delicious sashimi and rolls at Piranha Killer Sushi. Or try the spicy tastes of Hoya Korean Kitchen. In all, Sundance Square offers 25+ options for dining.

Step outside Bass Performance Hall and explore a 35-block district that’s both distinctive and dazzling.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PROLOGUE Message from Governor Greg Abbott Message from Mayor Betsy Price Message from Chairman Carla Kemp Thompson Message from President and CEO Jacques Marquis Message from 2013 Gold Medalist Vadym Kholodenko Message from 2013 Silver Medalist Beatrice Rana Message from 2013 Crystal Award Winner Sean Chen Cliburn Board of Directors Cliburn Administration About The Cliburn Fort Worth: City of Cowboys and Culture Official Sponsors

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THE CLIBURN Van Cliburn International Piano Competition History 117 Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition 147 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition 151 and Festival Cliburn Concerts 152 Education 159 Outreach 163

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EXPERIENCE THE COMPETITION Welcome 33 What’s New 35 Audience Information 36 Webcast 38 App 41 Live in Cinemas 42 Free Festival Events 43 FIFTEENTH COMPETITION About This Competition Leonard Slatkin: Chairman of the Jury and Conductor Members of the Jury Nicholas McGegan: Conductor, Semifinal Round Brentano String Quartet Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Commissioned Work Screening Auditions Rules and Requirements for Competitors Jury Handbook Career Management Prizes and Awards Winners’ Engagements Cliburn International Advisory Council Competition Projects Personnel & Professional Services

COMPETITORS OF THE FIFTEENTH COMPETITION

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION Acknowledgements Special Tributes In Memoriam Memorial and Tribute Donations Support the Cliburn Van Cliburn Endowment Trust Cliburn Memberships Cliburn Endowment Cliburn Contributors 2014 Gala 2015 Gala 2016 Gala Keyboard Circle Events Cliburn International Circle Events Cliburn 180º The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Fifteenth Competition Volunteer Committees 2015 Junior Competition Volunteers 2016 Amateur Competition Volunteers Cliburn Committees Fifteenth Competition Contributors Fifteenth Competition Schedule

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The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions.

May 14–August 13, 2017 • Admission Required A Modern Vision features works from America’s first modern art museum, including masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Matisse, Picasso, and Braque.

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MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT 9 MESSAGE FROM MAYOR BETSY PRICE 11

MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN Carla Kemp Thompson

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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT AND CEO Jacques Marquis

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MESSAGE FROM 2013 GOLD MEDALIST Vadym Kholodenko

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MESSAGE FROM 2013 SILVER MEDALIST Beatrice Rana

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MESSAGE FROM 2013 CRYSTAL AWARD WINNER Sean Chen

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CLIBURN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 20

CLIBURN ADMINISTRATION 23

ABOUT THE CLIBURN

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FORT WORTH: CITY OF COWBOYS AND CULTURE

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OFFICIAL SPONSORS

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GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT

Greetings: As Governor of Texas, I am pleased to welcome you to the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Music is truly a universal language, inspiring and entertaining across linguistic and cultural barriers. Whatever your background, there are few things as enjoyable and uplifting as sitting back and enjoying beautiful music.

This event will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the talent, skill, and training of some outstanding musicians and performers. I commend everyone whose hard work made this competition possible. Your dedication is greatly enriching the Fort Worth community, and I wish you all an enjoyable experience.

First Lady Cecilia Abbott joins me in sending best wishes.

Sincerely,

Greg Abbott Governor

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MAYOR BETSY PRICE

It is my distinct pleasure to welcome the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition to Fort Worth, Texas, May 25–June 10, 2017. We hope that all of you will savor your stay in Fort Worth and enjoy the unique mix of cultural activities found only “Where the West Begins.”

As Mayor, it is with great pride that I would like to tell you about our city, a city of cowboys, culture, and community. In one visit you can enjoy an enormous range of experiences—from art to animals, from fashion to family fun. We offer lessons in western history with a tour of the Historic Stockyards, auto racing at the Texas Motor Speedway, or a relaxing night of shopping and dining in downtown’s historic Sundance Square. The choice is yours!

While you are in Fort Worth, we hope you get a chance to visit: • Our downtown area … a nationally noted model of successful urban renaissance filled with restaurants, museums, art galleries, theaters and an abundance of retail shopping. The Sundance Square area of downtown is a “must-see” for everyone visiting the city.

• The Cultural District, recognized as the “museum capital of the Southwest,” is home to world-class museums. We are proud to be home to the Texas Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and we have an outstanding Equestrian Center, one of the country’s top-ranked zoos, and a multitude of beautiful parks and gardens.

• Northside’s historic Stockyards area … a delightful journey into the city’s western heritage. You are sure to enjoy the area’s many shops and restaurants while finding a real-life cowboy or two outfitted with horses and even the cattle drive of the Fort Worth Herd of longhorns!

One of our most valuable assets is our people. Visitors often cite the “Fort Worth Friendly” spirit of our citizens and businesses as the top reason they plan a return visit. We hope you enjoy your time in Cowtown and make plenty of friends that last a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Betsy Price Mayor

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CARLA KEMP THOMPSON CHAIRMAN

On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition! We are privileged to host this special edition of the Competition celebrating classical piano music and to introduce 30 wonderful artists to our Fort Worth audiences and those watching our webcast worldwide. These competitors represent the best young talent in the piano world today, and we’re looking forward to their performances and individual artistry. Each of them has something unique to offer!

Volunteers have been an integral part of this competition since our beginnings in 1962. We were fortunate to have dedicated community leaders and volunteers who through passion, determination, and hard work launched the First Competition and established it as an event that engaged the whole community. Today, approximately 1,200 volunteers participate, and we are extremely appreciative to them for lending their time, skills, and talents.

They remain the backbone of this organization, which sets us apart from our colleagues, creating a special hospitality for which the Cliburn is known.

The competition, established to honor Van Cliburn’s achievement of winning the First International Tchaikovsky Competition and to perpetuate his unique legacy of uniting audiences, has fostered 55 years of spreading the love of music across the globe. This year, we explore many new avenues of reaching new audiences, and we will continue to increase engagements that advance these young artists’ careers. Van’s human and artistic qualities have inspired many generations of young musicians. They seek to emulate what Van did best—communicate through music to an audience something higher and better than the notes on a written page. The Cliburn will continue to take on new challenges to accomplish these goals—in the name and honor of Van Cliburn.

Many thanks to our dedicated board of directors, wonderful audiences, countless volunteers, and generous patrons, donors, and sponsors. We are also thankful for the excellence of our staff, our jury, the esteemed chairman of the Jury, Leonard Slatkin, and the leadership of our president and CEO, Jacques Marquis. Thank you for what you do to keep the Cliburn at the forefront of the international music community. We are rich in memories as we remember our history and celebrate what each of you do to expand the love of classical music worldwide.

Warmest wishes to all of you for joining us at the 2017 Cliburn Competition.

Carla Kemp Thompson

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JACQUES MARQUIS PRESIDENT AND CEO

Welcome to the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition! First, I would like to thank you for being a part of this. Your commitment to the Cliburn Competition is important and most appreciated. Over the past four years, we have worked hard to make this event one of the finest in the world, and it is here in Fort Worth, just for you!

Over the years, we have been increasing our programs and our reach on a local, regional, national, and international level. The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is the pinnacle of our programs and will be the ultimate achievement of this four-year cycle.

There are two main changes for this Competition. On the artistic side, you will notice that we have been adding new members to the jury. Every time we invite someone new to the Cliburn, we develop a champion of our organization who will promote the Competition and Fort Worth all over the world. In addition, we have changed the rounds. The most significant difference will be the Mozart concerto in the Semifinal Round for 12 candidates with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Nicholas McGegan, also a new face at the Cliburn. Finally, in the last round, the finalists will play with the wonderful Brentano String Quartet and again with the symphony under the baton of the fantastic Leonard Slatkin, our chairman of the jury. Every round will be crucial and exciting!

The other main change is the promotion of the Competition. Every four years, we set the winning conditions to make this event a great success locally, nationally, and internationally. New initiatives for this year include a new agreement with Paris-based medici.tv, the largest online broadcaster of classical music in the world, in order to increase our reach around the world. We are particularly excited that the dedicated webcast site will be accessible in English, French, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese.

The two last concerts of the Final Round (June 9 and 10) will be broadcast in 300 movie theaters across the country through a partnership with Fathom Events. It will be the first time ever that a competition is doing that.

Finally, we will simulcast the last two Final Round performances in Sundance Square Plaza on a giant screen that people can watch for free. The Closing Party will be Saturday on the Plaza and is open to all our volunteers, artists, patrons, subscribers, and the general public as a “thank you” to the community for its embrace of the Cliburn.

Like Van Cliburn said: “Great classical music is universal and eternal. We are privileged to hear it, to know its value, and to reward its worth.” We also feel privileged to welcome these exceptional pianists to Fort Worth, and we thank you for making their time here memorable.

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VADYM KHOLODENKO 2013 NANCY LEE AND PERRY R. BASS GOLD MEDALIST

Dear Competitors!

I would like to address this message to you, since it is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Fort Worth, Texas. Soon you will be engulfed by the Competition’s events, every day’s practicing, nervous waiting for the results, joyous and sorrowful moments of being a competitor. But first I would like to emphasize that all of you already have the most precious prize one can get— you have been endowed with musical talent, and you master it by conversing with the musical chef-d’œuvres you play.

Before making the very first step on stage, all of us go through a very difficult process. We were practicing a lot, we had hardly developed our own vision of the music we are about to play, we are going to uncover all our thoughts, beliefs, and doubts—the full spectrum of emotions. We bring to the audience our very essence. If you meditate deeply on all of this, it appears to be a very dramatic moment. And at the end of this reflection, you will see that there is no elimination, no rankings, no anxiety.

In our musical endeavours, all of us are just approaching the design of our art, which looms in the distance. We make a humble step forward and perceive that the horizon of the possibilities has just unfolded exponentially. Thus, we should be focused on music, instead of diffusing our attention on all of the supplementary happenings.

No matter how the puzzle of naming the best out of 30 worthiest will be resolved, all of you will be welcomed on this land like nowhere else. This was the very first impression of mine and remains the same throughout the span of the past four years I have been here.

Enjoy the music and yourself within.

Yours,

Vadym Kholodenko

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BEATRICE RANA 2013 SILVER MEDALIST

Hello everyone!

Four years ago, when I arrived in Fort Worth, I didn’t know that my life would change so much. Not only because of the prize, but also because of the experience I lived and of the people I met.

I know very well your feelings right now: excitement, expectations, tension, fears … all these mixed feelings were giving me troubles in the days before the competition. As soon as I put my foot on the stage of Bass Hall, I realized how lucky I was in that moment. What a privilege to share what I love the most—music!—on one of the most important stages for a distinguished jury and an amazingly supportive and cheerful audience!

I wish you an amazing time on- and off-stage in Fort Worth, and be aware: Your life after these three weeks won’t be the same!

Beatrice Rana

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SEAN CHEN 2013 CRYSTAL AWARD WINNER

Dear competitors, colleagues, classmates, old friends, and new friends: Welcome to Fort Worth! Congratulations on being among the 30 pianists selected to participate in one of the most important and exciting musical events in the world! I know many of you are experienced competitors, so I don’t need to say, “everyone is a winner by being here,” or “the experience is more important than the results.” Rather, I want to encourage you to cherish your time here in PianoTown, hanging out with your host family, discovering good eats, and, most of all, having the time of your life on stage, performing for the wonderfully supportive audience both locally and all around the world through the webcast. Good luck to everyone, and play your hearts out!

Sean Chen

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CLIBURN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014–2017

l-r: Scott Orr, Jacques Marquis, Townes Clemons, Warren L. Strickland

l-r: Dana Porter, Kathryn C. Laughlin, Gregory T. Davis, Kim Blouin

l-r: Shannon Young Ray, Ann Frasher Hudson, Harry E. Bartel, Kaydee Brown Bailey

l-r: Jeff King, Kimberly Williamson Darden, Kenneth L. Barr, Carla Kemp Thompson (not pictured: Wesley Turner; Dee J. Kelly, Jr.; Thomas L. Smith)

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Carla Kemp Thompson Chairman

Harry E. Bartel Nominating Chairman

Scott Orr Member at Large

Wesley R. Turner Vice Chairman

Kim Blouin Member at Large

Dana Porter Member at Large

Jeff King Treasurer

Townes Clemons Member at Large

Shannon Young Ray Human Resources Chairman

Kimberly Williamson Darden Secretary

Gregory T. Davis Member at Large

Thomas L. Smith Member at Large

Jacques Marquis President and CEO

Ann Frasher Hudson Member at Large

Warren L. Strickland Member at Large

Kaydee Brown Bailey Concert Reception Chairman

Dee J. Kelly, Jr. Bylaws Chairman

Kenneth L. Barr Development Chairman

Kathryn C. Laughlin Member at Large

Photos by Reverie Photo Co.

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CLIBURN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014–2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Susanne F. Avondet Sue Bancroft Scottie Bartel Anne T. Bass Mercedes T. Bass Robert M. Bass Cornelia C. Blake Victor J. Boschini, Jr. Sue Chalk Leland Carroll Clemons Gary Cole Will A. Courtney Barbara A. Cox Jill A. Fischer John E. Forestner Randall Clifton Gideon Richard C. Gipson Cami Christ Goff Tina Gorski Carolyn Gurley Nancy L. Hallman Anne Helmreich Ann Barksdale House E. Randall Hudson III Marsha H. Kleinheinz Mollie L. Lasater Adelaide Bratten Leavens Eddie M. Lesok Gaylord G. Lummis Priscilla W. Martin Scott Mitchell Kit Tennison Moncrief Marsland Buck Moncrief Denise Mullins David E. Nolet Anna Melissa Philpott Tiffany Rubenkoenig Jonathan T. Suder Anna Belle P. Thomas William Joseph Thornton Martha S. Williams

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Harriet H. Anton Mary Frances Antweil Ellen C. Appel Susanna Bartolomei John F. Beadles Olivia Bernabei William R. Biggs Anne Marie Bratton

Vernon Wilson Bryant David G. Bucher Tim H. Carter Denise J. Collins Camille Comeau Gunhild Corbett Rose Anne Cranz Kathie Cummins Juana-Rosa Daniell Mitzi Davis Carol Winn Dunaway Mary Jeanne Dyess Rhonda Felton Josephine Fowler Fuller French Marcia Fuller French Sarah Anthony Gentry Diego O. Giordano Felice J. Girouard Laila Minder Gleason Sheila Grant Jay H. Hebert Kristin W. Henderson Rebecca Hillard Isabelle B. Hulsey Robert L. Jameson Dana Cate Kelly Raymond (Rob) B. Kelly III Teresa King William A. Landreth, Jr. Lauri Lawrence Suzanne Levy Norman B. Lyons Michelle Marlow Louella Baker Martin Ted Mayo III Vivienne Mays Greg McCoy Jarrell R. Milburn Joe Minton Whitney Hyder More Leslie Moritz Emmett M. Murphy Elisabeth Myers Rob Myers Laura O’Brien Gustavo Peña Gail W. Rawl Bill (William) George Rickett Beth Joan Rivers Rosalyn G. Rosenthal Ann Ryan Jude Ryan

Terry J. Ryan Caroline Stephens Samis Marisa G. Selkirk B. Blaine Smith Dee Smith Gretchen Smith Whit Smith Sara Sterling Kathleen B. Stevens Dave Stropes Kristin Sullivan Mary Katherine Tetirick Jerry Thiel Sandra Crain Tuomey Mary Elizabeth Van Meter Suzy Williams Sandi Wilson

DIRECTORS EMERITUS Martha Hyder Alann Bedford Sampson

PRESIDENT EMERITUS

Richard Rodzinski

JURY CHAIRMAN EMERITUS

John R. Giordano

HONORARY DIRECTOR Caroline Rose Hunt

HONORARY BOARD

Stanislav Ioudenitch Olga Kern Vadym Kholodenko Alexander Kobrin Radu Lupu Jon Yasuhiro Nakamatsu Cristina Ortiz Simone Pedroni André-Michel Schub Nobuyuki Tsujii Vladimir Viardo Ralph Votapek Haochen Zhang

As of May 6, 2017

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KEEPING YOU CONNECTED BREAKING NEWS, MUSIC, SPORTS, LIVE UPDATES, ENTERTAINMENT

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CLIBURN ADMINISTRATION

Seated, l-r: Marianne Pohle, Talia Luna Fischer, Susan Robertson, Sandra Doan, Kay Howell, Whitney MacDonald, Maggie Estes Standing, l-r: Bryson Proctor, Melinda Willmann, Linda McMillan, Shields-Collins Bray, Jacques Marquis, Kelly Stewart, Alissa Ford, Susan Henry, Daniel Stone

EXECUTIVE OFFICE Jacques Marquis President and CEO

Susan Henry Executive Administrator

ARTISTIC PLANNING AND OPERATIONS Sandra Doan Director of Artistic Planning Susan Robertson Director of Education Melinda Willmann Production Manager Talia Luna Fischer Artistic Programs Assistant Shields-Collins Bray Artistic Consultant

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Maggie Estes Director of Marketing and Public Relations

DEVELOPMENT

Marianne Pohle Director of Development

FINANCE

Alissa Ford Chief Financial Officer Bryson Proctor Financial Controller Kelly Stewart Administrative Assistant

Kay Howell Manager, Underwriting, Special Events & Volunteers Daniel Stone Manager, Institutional Giving Whitney MacDonald Manager, Individual Giving Linda McMillan Database Coordinator

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ABOUT THE CLIBURN The Cliburn advances classical piano music throughout the world. Its international competitions, education programs, and concert series embody an enduring commitment to artistic excellence and the discovery of young artists.

PROGRAMS VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION “The most prestigious classical piano contest in the world” (Chicago Tribune), dedicated to discovering the finest young pianists and launching their careers since 1962. For three weeks every four years, the eyes of the international music community focus intently on Fort Worth, Texas.

CAREER MANAGEMENT Three years of comprehensive career management for the three competition medalists, including media training, personalized support, and hundreds of concert bookings across the United States, and for the gold medalist, the world. Extensive media exposure is generated through webcast, movie theaters simulcast, radio broadcasts, and CDs. CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL A new program launched in June 2015 aimed at encouraging and providing a platform for exceptional 13- to 17-year-old pianists. Highlights include a top international jury, live webcast, orchestra, and festival atmosphere—featuring performance opportunities and professional career advice. (second edition: June 2019) CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR PIANO COMPETITION “A celebration of music, and the people who have to make music, no matter what” (The Boston Globe), open to outstanding pianists 35 and older. The first of its kind in the United States, the quadrennial festival promotes lifelong musicmaking as a part of daily life. (eighth edition: June 2020) EDUCATION Interactive Cliburn in the Classroom in-school concerts by professional musicians, exploring different aspects of music making and integrated into statemandated curriculum, offered free of charge to students and public elementary schools.

Additionally, a stage production, “Van Cliburn: An American Hero,” is produced annually in collaboration with Performing Arts Fort Worth for 12,000 fourth-graders at Bass Performance Hall.

CLIBURN IN THE COMMUNITY Free series of concerts by young artists presented twice annually for students, families, seniors, and the community-at-large at community venues, such as Sundance Square and the Fort Worth Central Library.

CLIBURN CONCERTS “The premier concert series in the DFW Metroplex” (StarTelegram). Cliburn Concerts brings the world’s leading classical musicians to North Texas at Bass Performance Hall, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Kimbell Art Museum’s Piano Pavilion.

CLIBURN SESSIONS A series presenting classically trained artists in a very relaxed nightclub environment, where they are free to be casual, to blend genres, and to interact with the audience.

CLIBURN FESTIVAL A multiday event examining different perspectives in music—such as the work of a singular composer, the music of a particular moment in history, or a significant stylistic movement.

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ABOUT THE CLIBURN

REACH IN PERSON Over 500,000 attend Cliburn concerts, competitions, and other programs over our four-year cycle.

IN SCHOOL The Cliburn piano travels over 5,000 miles annually to reach more than 52,000 students in 175 North Texas public elementary schools by presenting 250 interactive education programs. Another 5,000 students attend special in-school concerts each year.

ONLINE Through the three international piano competitions and select performances from the annual concert series, the CLIBURN LIVE program webcasts more than 250 performances live over the course of four years, reaching millions of people in 170 countries with excellent classical music. Concerts are also posted for on-demand viewing.

IN THE NEWS Cliburn competitions, winners, and programs are covered by hundreds of major outlets from around the globe. Media outreach and promotion result in over 5,000 articles during a four-year cycle.

ON THE ROAD The six 2013 Cliburn winners have collectively performed more than 300 engagements in cities across the United States and the world in the years following the Competition.

IN CINEMAS Concerto performances by all six finalists of the 2017 Cliburn Competition will be shown in more than 300 U.S. cinemas on the last day of the Competition, bringing beautiful music as well as the excitement of top-flight competition to new audiences nationwide.

ON THE AIR Radio broadcasts of concerts are heard on 245 public radio stations across the country via American Public Media, with listenership of approximately 1.3 million people each week, and overseas via European Broadcasting Union.

Photos by Ralph Lauer, Aya Nomura and Rodger Mallison

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FORT WORTH: CITY OF COWBOYS AND CULTURE

Fort Worth skyline What started out as a small army post and dusty frontier town on the banks of the Trinity River in 1849, has developed into one of the largest cities in Texas and the 16th largest city in the United States. Fort Worth today not only enjoys a strong Western identity and takes great pride in its Western heritage, it also boasts some of the most acclaimed cultural institutions in the country. From world-class museums and art galleries to top-notch ballet, opera and symphony, talented theater troupes, and a nationally ranked zoo, Fort Worth’s cultural attractions offer something for every interest.

CULTURAL DISTRICT

Fort Worth’s Cultural District, just 2.5 miles west of downtown, is home to three powerhouse art museums: the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Kimbell Art Museum and its new Renzo Piano Pavilion, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

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The nearby Fort Worth Museum of Science and History features a dinosaur exhibit, interactive children’s play-andlearn area, Innovations Studio/Gallery, Noble Planetarium, and Cattle Raisers Museum.

HISTORIC STOCKYARDS DISTRICT

The famed Stockyards National Historic District is home to the Fort Worth Herd, the world’s only daily cattle drive. The Stockyards looks much the same today as it did 100 years ago.

Other attractions include the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Stockyards Museum, Billy Bob’s Texas—the world’s largest honky-tonk—plus historical walking tours, a petting zoo, Texas Trail of Fame, Livestock Exchange, Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, and more.

Fort Worth Stockyards

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FORT WORTH: CITY OF COWBOYS AND CULTURE DOWNTOWN

The centerpiece of downtown Fort Worth is Sundance Square, a 35-block area filled with boutiques, restaurants, nightspots, and art galleries, making it one of the finest entertainment and shopping districts in the Southwest.

The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, recognized as one of the top 10 opera houses in the world

by Travel + Leisure magazine, serves as a permanent home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and Cliburn at the Bass concerts, and as a premier venue for other attractions, including nationally touring artists and Broadway musicals.

Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall

WEST 7TH

Bridging downtown and the Fort Worth Cultural District, this pedestrian-friendly area has quickly become one of the hottest entertainment scenes in the city. It offers high-concept dining, local specialty fashion retailers, and unique entertainment venues including a movie tavern, pubs, and bars.

Other exceptional attractions are the top-rated Fort Worth Zoo—Texas’ oldest—and the lush and elegant Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in Texas.

For more information about what Fort Worth has to offer, please visit www.FortWorth.com

Near Southside

NEAR SOUTHSIDE

Fort Worth’s most eclectic district is a casual, creative, and close-knit community offering one of the city’s finest “restaurant rows,” plus live theater companies, distinctive live music venues, distilleries, breweries, pubs, coffeehouses, and dessert shops, and plenty of artistic endeavors. Visitors also enjoy discovering how real cattle barons lived at the historic Thistle Hill Mansion. The district is also referred to as “Magnolia” after one of its most prominent streets.

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OFFICIAL SPONSORS THE CLIBURN GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF ITS OFFFICIAL SPONSORS AND VALUED PARTNERS.

SID W. RICHARDSON FOUNDATION THE PANGBURN FOUNDATION /

AMON G. CARTER FOUNDATION MERCEDES T. BASS CHARITABLE CORPORATION THE BURNETT FOUNDATION WILLIAM E. SCOTT FOUNDATION CRYSTELLE WAGGONER CHARITABLE TRUST

THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION EXCLUSIVE PRINT MEDIA SPONSOR

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MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH FOCUS: Katherine Bernhardt Through July 9, 2017

DOUG AITKEN: Electric Earth May 28–August 20, 2017

www.themodern.org Roxy Paine, Conjoined, 2007. Stainless steel. 40 x 45 x 28 feet. Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Museum purchase. Acquired in 2008.

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CLASS OF 2O17 N O R D A N SCHOLAR IN PIANO PERFORMANCE Since 1965, TCU’s Nordan Fine Arts Awards have provided scholarships to young performing and visual artists.

Because at TCU, the creative spirit is an instrumental part of our school spirit. Learn more about the TCU College of Fine Arts at cfac.tcu.edu.

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FIFTEENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION May 25–June 10, 2017 Bass Performance Hall Fort Worth, Texas, USA BOX OFFICE Bass Performance Hall 525 Commerce Street 817.212.4280 cliburn.org

PRELIMINARY ROUND Thursday, May 25–Sunday, May 28 30 competitors perform 45-minute recitals

QUARTERFINAL ROUND Monday, May 29–Tuesday, May 30 20 competitors perform 45-minute recitals

SEMIFINAL ROUND Thursday, June 1–Monday, June 5 Phase 1: 12 semifinalists perform 60-minute recitals Phase 2: 12 semifinalists perform Mozart concertos with conductor Nicholas McGegan and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

FINAL ROUND Wednesday, June 7–Saturday, June 10 Phase 1: Six finalists perform string quintets with the Brentano String Quartet Phase 2: Six finalists perform piano concertos of their choice with conductor Leonard Slatkin and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

A detailed Competition calendar can be found on page 214.

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WHAT’S NEW QUARTERFINAL ROUND The 2017 Cliburn Competition has added a Quarterfinal Round that will feature 20 competitors in recital performances.

CONCERTOS IN TWO ROUNDS For the first time, the Cliburn will have concerto performances in two rounds and under two conductors.

The 12 semifinalists will perform Mozart concertos with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Nicholas McGegan. Then, the six finalists will perform concertos of their choice with the FWSO and conductor Leonard Slatkin. The piano quintets with the Brentano String Quartet have been moved to the Final Round.

COMMISSIONED WORK The new work commissioned for the Competition has been moved to the Preliminary Round and will be performed by all 30 competitors. This is the first time that the composer also will serve on the jury.

EXPANDED PUBLIC PRESENCE The Cliburn Competition will be experienced by more people in more places than ever before.

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Expanded webcast reach internationally through a partnership with medici.tv.

A live Final Round simulcast to more than 300 movie-theater screens across the United States in collaboration with Fathom Events.

Free outdoor simulcast in Sundance Square of the final two days’ performances and the Awards Ceremony.

A bigger lineup of public symposia and free community performances during the Competition.

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AUDIENCE INFORMATION POLICIES SECURITY Under a new Bass Performance Hall policy, backpacks, shopping bags, luggage, totes, and purses larger than 12 by 12 by 4 inches are not permitted to enter the Hall or the Maddox-Muse building. Bags larger than 5.5 by 8.5 inches will be inspected.

LATECOMERS There will be no late seating during any recital in Bass Hall. Late-arriving patrons may watch the simulcast in Van Cliburn Recital Hall, across the street on the corner of East 4th and Calhoun streets, where seating is come-and-go.

CHILDREN All guests must be at least 10 years old to be admitted to performances in Bass Hall.

Children ages 9 and younger (accompanied by an adult) are always welcome to view the free simulcast of the performances on the big screen in Van Cliburn Recital Hall.

PIANISSIMO, PLEASE Patrons are asked to remain as quiet as possible during performances, out of consideration for the competitors and for the Cliburn’s recordings. Conversation, coughing, and buzzing phones can mar these recordings, rendering them unusable and depriving Cliburn winners of important opportunities for international exposure.

ELECTRONICS Cell phones, beepers, and all alarms and other signals must be turned off before the start of Competition performances. Photographs or recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited during performances and are a violation of state and federal copyright laws.

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AUDIENCE INFORMATION GOOD TO KNOW TICKET RETURNS Guests holding tickets that they are unable to use are encouraged to return them to the box office for resale and to receive a ticket donation receipt. Call the box office at 817.212.4280 or the Cliburn office at 817.738.6536 to do so. Please help ensure that no seat goes unfilled.

FREE PUBLIC VIEWING View the full webcast live and free of charge on a large screen in the Van Cliburn Recital Hall in the Maddox-Muse Center, located across the street from Bass Performance Hall on the corner of East 4th and Calhoun streets.

FREE WI-FI Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby throughout the Competition, so don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@thecliburn, #cliburn2017) for last-minute updates and exciting news.

CLIBURN SHOP Purchase CDs and DVDs of all Competition recitals, as well as Cliburn souvenirs and apparel, in the Cliburn Shop, located in the lobby of Bass Performance Hall and online at cliburn.org.

MORE INFORMATION Please visit one of the Information Desks in the lobby or go to cliburn.org.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE! All audience members are encouraged to participate in the Audience Award, a valued component of the Cliburn Competition and an important honor for the competitor chosen every four years. The winner will receive $2,500 and recognition at the Awards Ceremony. To vote for your favorite competitor, go to cliburn.org.

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WEBCAST In a major new media partnership, the Cliburn is joining with medici.tv to greatly expand the global audience for the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The #cliburn2017 webcast will encompass more than 110 hours of live performances, announcements, interviews, featurettes, and other behind-thescenes footage. All content will be available both live and on demand for free to viewers around the world at cliburn2017.medici.tv—which will also host a variety of editorial content in English, Russian, French, and Mandarin Chinese. The live stream will also be available at cliburn.org and medici.tv.

The webcast will be hosted by dynamic piano duo Anderson & Roe (Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe). These revolutionary performers are well known to Cliburn audiences: they hosted the webcast for the 2015 Cliburn Junior Competition, have performed in Cliburn Concerts, and Ms. Roe was a competitor in the 2005 Cliburn Competition.

medici.tv is the world’s leading classical music channel, producing and broadcasting more than 100 live concerts each year and offering a library of 1,800 programs in collaboration with the world’s greatest artists and musical institutions. medici.tv’s broadcasts and on-demand services are experienced by hundreds of thousands of viewers, including 350,000 members from 180 nations and 500,000 social media followers. Its reach is especially strong in the United States, Europe, and Asia, where music fans experience the finest concerts in the world on medici.tv’s website and via the company’s smartphone and tablet applications.

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medici.tv takes viewers inside the most prestigious concert halls, presenting landmark performances by stars such as Gustavo Dudamel, Valery Gergiev, Plácido Domingo, Joyce DiDonato, Yuja Wang, Daniil Trifonov, Daniel Barenboim, and Joshua Bell, to name only a few. Now the Cliburn and the 30 competitors of the 2017 Cliburn Competition will join that illustrious roster, along with Leonard Slatkin, Nicholas McGegan, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and Bass Performance Hall.

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Anderson & Roe – Webcast Hosts Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and notorious music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Described as “the most dynamic duo of this generation” (San Francisco Classical Voice) and “the very model of complete 21st-century musicians” (The Washington Post), the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo aims to make classical music a relevant and powerful force around the world. Their recent albums on the Steinway Label (When Words Fade, An Amadeus Affair, and The Art of Bach) were released to critical acclaim and have spent dozens of weeks at the top of the Billboard Classical Charts, while their Emmy®-nominated, self-produced music videos have been viewed by millions on YouTube and at international film festivals. Since forming their dynamic musical partnership in 2002 as students at The Juilliard School, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo has appeared on NPR and MTV, toured extensively worldwide as recitalists and orchestral soloists, and presented at numerous international leader symposiums.

Highlights of the 2016–2017 season included tours throughout North America, Asia, and Europe; appearances with the San Francisco Symphony, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Chicago Sinfonietta, and more; serving as webcast hosts for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; and the DVD release of their ambitious—and literally explosive—music film, The Rite of Spring.

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MORE WAYS TO ENJOY THE COMPETITION THE NEW CLIBURN APP Download the Cliburn’s all-new app, which is full of useful information about this Competition, from the live webcast and tickets to repertoire and results. Available for Apple and Android.

CONNECT The Cliburn is committed to maximizing audience participation in all of its competitions. Fans are encouraged to connect with the Cliburn and with each other via the Cliburn’s social media outlets: Facebook (@thecliburn), Twitter (@TheCliburn, #cliburn2017), and Instagram (#cliburn).

WEBSITE The Cliburn’s newly redesigned website is built for ease of use, whether you’re at your desk or on the go. Explore the new features at cliburn.org.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! And be sure to share in the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Audience Award! Vote for your favorite 2017 competitor either through the app or at cliburn.org.

RADIO AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA’S PERFORMANCE TODAY This two-hour daily program is America’s most popular classical music radio program.

It is broadcast to more than 280 public radio stations around the country and reaches approximately 1.2 million listeners each week. It also can be heard online at yourclassical.org/programs/performancetoday. Host Fred Child will again be joining us in Fort Worth to report firsthand for full Competition coverage. He will also be emceeing the Awards Ceremony.

WRR 101.1 Dallas/Fort Worth’s classical music station and the Official Radio Station of the Cliburn, WRR will again be reporting from the Cliburn leading up to and throughout the Competition, culminating in a live broadcast of the two final concerts, as well as the announcement of the winners.

KTCU 88.7 FM TCU’s radio station KTCU 88.7 FM, which has broadcast the Cliburn for more than 30 years, will again carry it live.

TELEVISION Local audiences may watch live on Fort Worth Television, which will air the entire Competition from start to finish. Tune in to Charter Fort Worth Channel 191, One Source Fort Worth Channel 31, Verizon Fort Worth Channel 36, and Uverse Channel 99.

LIVE SIMULCAST All concerts will be simulcast on a large screen each day in the Van Cliburn Recital Hall, across Calhoun Street from Bass Hall. The simulcast is free of charge and offers an “almost live” option for families with young children and latecomers.

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CLIBURN LIVE: IN CINEMAS For the first time in the history of the Cliburn, Final Round concerto performances of the Competition will be broadcast in cinemas around the United States. The one-day event highlights the final six competitors of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in concert with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Leonard Slatkin.

The program begins with a recorded broadcast of Friday evening’s performances, leading into a live presentation of Saturday’s performances. The broadcast begins at 1 p.m. ET/ noon CT/11 a.m. MT/10 a.m. PT on Saturday, June 10, 2017, and will run five and a half hours. It will include a live interview with Mr. Slatkin by Elliott Forrest of WQXR-FM New York City), the most listened-to classical-music station in the United States.

The Cliburn Competition’s national cinema debut is made possible through a partnership with Fathom Events. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.fathomevents.com or in person at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the United States will be able to enjoy the event in more than 300 select movie theaters.

ABOUT FATHOM EVENTS Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event cinema with participating affiliate theaters in all 100 of the top Designated Market Areas®, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters.

Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc., and Regal Entertainment Group, Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events such as live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera; dance and theater productions like the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live; sporting events like Copa America Centenario; concerts with artists like Michael Bublé, Rush, and Mötley Crüe; the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics film series; and inspirational events such as To Joey With Love and Kirk Cameron’s Revive US. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage, and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and prerecorded events to 896 locations and 1,383 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

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FREE FESTIVAL EVENTS Beginning Saturday, June 3, the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition launches a series of festival events—a variety of public programs aimed at different audiences and all designed to enhance enjoyment of or increase understanding of the Cliburn, classical music, and the arts.

Events take place in the Maddox-Muse Center (Van Cliburn Recital Hall and McDavid Studio) across Calhoun Street from Bass Performance Hall or in Sundance Square Plaza. They are open to everyone and are free to attend.

CONCERTS AND FAMILY EVENTS Saturday, June 3 10–10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

VAN CLIBURN: AN AMERICAN HERO (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Bring your family to one of two performances of a new production about the life, music, and significance of Van Cliburn. Created in 2014 by the Cliburn and Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Children’s Education Program, the program uses actors, a concert pianist, and video projections to bring his heroic story to life.

Van Cliburn: An American Hero is performed at Bass Hall for 12,000 Fort Worth ISD fourth-graders each year.

Written by Joel Ferrell. Starring Robert Reed, Shannon McGrann, and Nathanael Clark, and featuring pianist Adam Golka.

Wednesday, June 7 Noon–1:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 8 Noon–1:30 p.m.

PIANO LUNCH (McDavid Studio) Enjoy a free recital by some of the 2017 Cliburn Competition non-finalist competitors. Lunch is available for purchase (no outside food or drinks).

CLIBURN IN THE CLASSROOM, “CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS” (McDavid Studio)

The Cliburn presents “Carnival of the Animals,” a show from its signature music education program, Cliburn in the Classroom. Host Corrie Donovan will lead the whole family through a series of fun, interactive activities to discover various elements of music as pianist Jonathan Tsay performs the famous work by Saint-Saëns.

Program writer and Cliburn Artistic Consultant Shields-Collins “Buddy” Bray and Director of Education Susan Robertson will discuss briefly how the Cliburn in the Classroom programs are crafted and coordinated, and take questions.

Cliburn in the Classroom is presented annually to approximately 50,000 second-, third-, and fourth-grade public school students across North Texas at no cost to participating schools.

Lunch is available for purchase (no outside food or drinks).

Friday, June 9 Noon–1:30 p.m.

7:15–10:30 p.m.

PIANO LUNCH (McDavid Studio) Enjoy a free recital by some of the 2017 Cliburn Competition non-finalist competitors. Lunch available for purchase (no outside food or drinks).

FINAL ROUND SIMULCAST IN SUNDANCE SQUARE PLAZA Live broadcast on a large LED screen of three finalists performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Leonard Slatkin. Cash bar.

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FREE FESTIVAL EVENTS CONTINUED

Saturday, June 10 2:45–8 p.m.

FINAL ROUND & AWARDS CEREMONY SIMULCAST IN SUNDANCE SQUARE PLAZA Live broadcast on a large LED screen of three finalists performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and condcutor Leonard Slatkin, interviews and highlights from webcast hosts Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, and the Awards Ceremony.

8–11 p.m.

CLOSING PARTY IN SUNDANCE SQUARE PLAZA The Cliburn invites the general public to celebrate the winners of the 2017 Competition at its Closing Party in Sundance Square Plaza, featuring the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra. Cash bar.

SYMPOSIA AND TALKS Monday, June 5 10–11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 6 10–11:30 a.m.

VAN CLIBURN & THE COLD WAR (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Award-winning author Stuart Isacoff discusses the scene and some of the hidden aspects of the dramatic moment in history when American pianist Van Cliburn won the first Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow at the height of the Cold War.

ARTS EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Leaders in the arts education field come together for a discussion about the importance and impact of arts education, how schools and arts organizations/ educators can work together to deliver effective programs, and the state of arts education today.

Moderator: Shields-Collins Bray, Cliburn artistic consultant Participants: John Feierabend, specialist, music and movement development in childhood; Blasko Smilevski, executive director, Jeunesses Musicales International; Christina Walk, executive director, Visual and Performing Arts–Fort Worth ISD

Wednesday, June 7 10–11:30 a.m.

CULTURAL DIPLOMACY SYMPOSIUM (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Award-winning writer Stuart Isacoff leads a panel discussion about the role the arts can play in international relations. Panelists will draw on their experiences leading and observing artistic exchanges around the world to consider how arts can transcend national borders and cultural differences to foster meaningful connections.

Moderator: Stuart Isacoff Participants: Patrick Castillo, composer, performer, writer, educator; Maya Pritsker, journalist, music critic, lecturer, and cultural commentator; Virginia Shore, chief curator, U.S. Department of State, Office of Art in Embassies; Marc Thayer, executive director, Symphony New Hampshire & former deputy director, American Voices

Thursday, June 8 10–11:30 a.m.

CONVERSATION WITH THE NEA (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Join us for a conversation with the National Endowment for the Arts’ Director of Music and Opera, Ann Meier Baker, as she discusses the importance of the arts in building vibrant communities and creating social and civic dialogue.

Host: Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today

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SYMPOSIA AND TALKS (CONTINUED) Friday, June 9 10–11:30 a.m.

JURY SYMPOSIUM (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Members of the 2017 Cliburn Jury will examine how training, technique, and artistic sensibilities have changed, and discuss their own approach to and experiences in their careers in music. They will also look at repertoire, programming, and what it takes to build a career today—and how those considerations play into their decisions.

Moderator: Elliott Forrest, WQXR host Jury Members: Arnaldo Cohen (Brazil), Christopher Elton (United Kingdom), MarcAndré Hamelin (Canada), Joseph Kalichstein (Israel / United States), Mari Kodama (Japan), Anne-Marie McDermott (United States), Erik T. Tawaststjerna (Finland), Alexander Toradze (Georgia / United States)

Saturday, June 10 10–11:30 a.m.

COMPETITIONS SYMPOSIUM (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Fred Child leads a panel discussion about the role competitions play in the classical music industry today—what are the goals of major competitions, how can they best be achieved, and why should we pay attention?

Moderator: Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today Participants: Benjamin Woodroffe, secretary general, World Federation of International Music Competitions; Jacques Marquis, president and CEO, the Cliburn; Graham Parker, president, Universal Music Classics USA

MASTER CLASSES Wednesday, June 7 2–5 p.m.

PIANOTEXAS MASTER CLASS WITH ARNALDO COHEN (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Three Young Artists from the PianoTexas International Academy and Festival will play for Cliburn Juror Arnaldo Cohen.

Thursday, June 8 2–5 p.m.

PIANOTEXAS MASTER CLASS WITH ANNE-MARIE McDERMOTT

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Three Young Artists from the PianoTexas International Academy and Festival will play for Cliburn Juror Anne-Marie McDermott.

Friday, June 9 2–5 p.m.

PIANOTEXAS MASTER CLASS WITH CHRISTOPHER ELTON (Van Cliburn Recital Hall) Three Young Artists from the PianoTexas International Academy and Festival will play for Cliburn Juror Christopher Elton.

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LEONARD SLATKIN 51 Chairman of the Jury and Conductor, Final Round

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NICHOLAS MCGEGAN Conductor, Semifinal Round

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BRENTANO STRING QUARTET

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FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Miguel Harth-Bedoya, music director

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COMMISSIONED WORK Toccata on “L’homme Armé” by Marc-André Hamelin

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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION This section introduces the artistic collaborators for this Competition; details the Competition prizes, including concert engagements for the winners; and outlines the requirements for applicants (including the commissioned work each must perform) and the procedures jurors use to make decisions.

Maestro Leonard Slatkin and the Brentano String Quartet return after their successful collaborations with the competitors in 2013. So does the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, which has been part of every Cliburn since the beginning, in 1962. With the addition of the Mozart concerto in the Semifinal Round, this Competition gives the competitors the opportunity to work with another prominent artistic collaborator: one of the world’s top Mozart conductors, Nicholas McGegan.

And note that this year’s main Competition jury is substantially different, with only one returning member from 2013 (Joseph Kalichstein). None of the other jurors has served on a Cliburn Competition jury before. And for the first time since 1993, the Screening Jury was composed entirely of members who are not on the main Competition Jury.

All of these decisions are intended to enhance the Cliburn’s ability to select the young artists who are best-prepared to be launched into a busy concert and recording career over the next few years.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE JURY AND CONDUCTOR, FINAL ROUND

Internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin is Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and the Orchestre National de Lyon (ONL). He also maintains a rigorous schedule of guest conducting throughout the world and is active as a composer, author, and educator.

Highlights of his 2015–16 season included a three-week Brahms festival in Detroit; engagements with the St. Louis Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and NHK Symphony in Tokyo; and debuts with Beijing’s China Philharmonic Orchestra and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Summer events included a tour of Japan with the ONL and performances of Barber’s Vanessa in Santa Fe. His 2016–17 season has included—in addition to his regular duties in Detroit and Lyon—a return to St. Louis; tours of the U.S. and Europe with the ONL; overseas engagements with the WDR Symphony Orchestra in Cologne, Verdi Orchestra in Milan, and San Carlo Theatre Orchestra in Naples; and serving as chairman of the jury and conductor of the 2017 Cliburn Competition.

Leonard Slatkin

Mr. Slatkin’s more than 100 recordings have earned seven Grammy® Awards and 64 nominations. His recent Naxos recordings include works by Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and Berlioz (with the ONL) and music by Copland, Rachmaninoff, Borzova, McTee, and John Williams (with the DSO). In addition, he has recorded the complete Brahms, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky symphonies with the DSO (available online as digital downloads) and conducted the London Symphony Orchestra for an album featuring violinist Anne Akiko Meyers.

A recipient of the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists by the U.S. government, Mr. Slatkin also holds the rank of Chevalier in the French National Order of the Legion of Honor.

Mr. Slatkin has held posts as music director of the New Orleans Symphony, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C., and he was chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in London. He has served as principal guest conductor of London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Philharmonia Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and the Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis, where he founded the annual Sommerfest.

Mr. Slatkin has conducted virtually all of the leading orchestras in the world. Among those in America are the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and Los Angeles Philharmonic. Elsewhere, he has worked with all five London orchestras, the Berlin Philharmonic, Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris, the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Founder and former director of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and National Conducting Institute in Washington, D.C., Mr. Slatkin remains a passionate music educator.

He has conducted and taught at such institutions as the Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School, the Aspen Music School, and the Jacobs School at Indiana University.

Born in Los Angeles to a distinguished musical family, he is the son of violinist-conductor Felix Slatkin and cellist Eleanor Aller, founding members of the famed Hollywood String Quartet. He began his musical training on the violin and first studied conducting with his father, followed by Walter Susskind at Aspen and Jean Morel at Juilliard. He is the father of one son, Daniel, and makes his permanent home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with his wife, composer Cindy McTee. 51

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Arnaldo Cohen

Christopher Elton

Brazilian-born pianist Arnaldo Cohen came to prominence after winning First Prize at the 1972 Busoni International Piano Competition and making his debut at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Since then, he has been in demand internationally, appearing with such major orchestras as the Philadelphia, Philharmonia, and Cleveland orchestras; Chicago Symphony; and Los Angeles and London philharmonics. Recitals have taken him to important music centers around the world. Also dedicated to chamber music, he was a member of the acclaimed Amadeus Trio and has performed with many string quartets.

Edinburgh native Christopher Elton is professor emeritus of the Royal Academy of Music in London—a position awarded him in 2011, following 24 years of service as head of keyboard.

His international recognition has come largely as a result of his students’ successes. Many have won prizes in major international competitions, including the Cliburn, Tchaikovsky, Leeds, Shanghai, and Munich (ARD), and several are now recording artists with major concert careers.

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Arnaldo Cohen

His recent recordings include the Liszt and Rachmaninoff piano concertos with the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra, an all-Liszt solo disc, and his pioneering Three Centuries of Brazilian Music.

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Mr. Cohen holds a full professorship at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and previously taught at the Royal Academy of Music.

In October 2013, he was appointed artistic director for the Portland Piano International Series.

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Mr. Elton is in demand internationally as a teacher and jury member. He has given master classes in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia, and served on the juries of the Tchaikovsky and Leeds competitions, among others.

As an adjudicator, he has worked both in festivals and on television in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Hong Kong.

A competition prizewinner himself, Mr. Elton studied at the Royal Academy, where he achieved the unusual distinction of the highest performing award, the Dip. RAM, on both piano and cello. His more recent students include Yevgeny Sudbin and Benjamin Grosvenor.

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Marc-André Hamelin

Joseph Kalichstein

Born in Montreal, Marc-André Hamelin is among the elite of world pianists for his unrivaled blend of musicianship and virtuosity in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the neglected music of the 19th and 20th centuries.

An acclaimed recitalist and soloist, he has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras and in important venues throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Born in Tel Aviv, pianist Joseph Kalichstein is acclaimed as an orchestral soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician.

With diverse repertoire ranging from Bach and Brahms to 20th-century works by Bartók, Prokofiev, and others, Mr. Kalichstein has collaborated with such conductors as Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, James Conlon, Charles Dutoit, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Slatkin, Edo do Waart, and the late George Szell, performing with the world’s most esteemed orchestras.

Canada

An exclusive Hyperion Records artist, Mr. Hamelin has released more than 50 discs including concertos and solo piano works by such composers as Alkan, Godowsky, and Medtner, as well as Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, and Shostakovich. For his recordings, Mr. Hamelin has been honored with nine Grammy® Award nominations, and won a lifetime achievement award from the German Record Critics Association.

Although primarily a performer, Mr. Hamelin has composed music throughout his career; his works are published by Edition Peters. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Québec, and a member of the Royal Society of Canada. In 1989, Mr. Hamelin was awarded the Virginia P. Moore Prize, the highest honor bestowed by the Canadian Arts Council.

Israel/United States

Marc-André Hamelin

Mr. Kalichstein is a founding member of the famed Kalichstein-LaredoRobinson Trio, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017. He also is a frequent guest with the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets. He is the chamber music advisor to the Kennedy Center and artistic director of its Fortas Chamber Music Concerts. He holds the inaugural Chamber Music Chair at The Juilliard School, where he also teaches a limited number of advanced piano students.

Prior to winning the 1969 Leventritt Award, Mr. Kalichstein won the Young Concert Artists Auditions, resulting in an invitation from Leonard Bernstein to perform with the New York Philharmonic in a nationally televised concert. He served as a Cliburn juror for the 2005, 2009, and 2013 Competitions.

Joseph Kalichstein

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MEMBERS OF THE JURY

Mari Kodama

Anne-Marie McDermott

Pianist Mari Kodama has established an international reputation for her profound musicality and articulate virtuosity in performances of a broad repertoire across Europe, North America, and Japan. She has appeared with the Berlin, London, and Los Angeles Philharmonics; the NHK and Vienna symphony orchestras; and at the Aspen, Montpellier, Mostly Mozart, Ravinia, and Verbier festivals.

In addition to solo and concerto appearances, Ms. Kodama performs in duo concerts with her daughter, Karin Kei Nagano, and her sister, Momo Kodama.

For more than 25 years, Anne-Marie McDermott has balanced a versatile career as a soloist and collaborator, playing concertos, recitals, and chamber music throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Her repertoire spans from Bach and Haydn to Prokofiev and Scriabin, as well as today’s most influential composers.

Japan

Mari Kodama

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Ms. Kodama marked a significant stage in her recording career in the fall of 2014 with the release of the complete Beethoven Sonatas box set on the Pentatone label, the culmination of a decade’s work. Her discography also features Carl Loewe’s Second Piano Concerto with the Russian National Orchestra (Pentatone); and Beethoven’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1–5 and the Triple Concerto with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and Kent Nagano. In addition to her performance activities, Ms. Kodama is the Artistic and Musical Director for the Musical Days in Forest Hill festival and curates a series for young musicians at the Bad Kissengen Festival.

United States

Ms. McDermott has performed with many leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Minnesota and Philadelphia Orchestras, and the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and St. Louis. She has been a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 1995, and continues a longstanding collaboration with violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg.

She also enjoys performing with OPUS ONE, a chamber group with Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, and Peter Wiley; together they have commissioned more than 15 new works.

Recent projects include the complete Prokofiev piano sonatas and chamber music as part of the Lincoln Center Festival; the premiere of Charles Wuorinen’s Piano Sonata No. 6; and the performance and recording of Gershwin’s complete works for piano and orchestra with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, which was named Editor’s Choice by Gramophone magazine.

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Erik T. Tawaststjerna

Alexander Toradze

Erik T. Tawaststjerna (pronounced Tava-sher-na) won the second prize at the Helsinki Maj Lind piano competition in 1968 and has since given concerts around the world, including the first Finnish performance of Leonard Bernstein’s Age of Anxiety in 1981. His numerous recordings include a series of the complete piano music of Jean Sibelius on the BIS label.

Alexander Toradze is universally recognized as a masterful virtuoso in the grand Romantic tradition. He appears with the leading orchestras of North America, and overseas performs with the BBC Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, La Scala Philharmonic, London Symphony, Mariinsky Orchestra, and Orchestre National de France, among others.

Festival engagements include BBC Proms, Hollywood Bowl, and White Nights in St. Petersburg.

Finland

He began his musical education in Helsinki, took private lessons in Moscow, and graduated from the Vienna Music Academy, where he studied with Dieter Weber, and The Juilliard School, where his teacher was Sascha Gorodnitzki.

He also holds a doctorate from New York University, where he studied under Eugene List.

Mr. Tawaststjerna has taught since 1982 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and was named Professor of the Year in 2006 by the Finnish Professors’ League. He has served on the juries of piano competitions in London, Vienna, New York, St. Petersburg, Dublin, and Barcelona, among others, and has given master classes at the Guildhall School of Music in London, University of the Arts in Berlin, Tokyo College of Music, and Vienna University for Music.

Georgia/United States

Erik T. Tawaststjerna

Mr. Toradze has made lauded recordings for EMI/Angel, Philips, and Pan, including the complete Prokofiev piano concertos with Valery Gergiev and the Kirov Orchestra.

Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, Mr. Toradze graduated from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and soon became a professor there. He moved to the United States in 1983, and was appointed the Martin Endowed Chair Professor of Piano at Indiana University South Bend in 1991. The Toradze Piano Studio has developed into a worldwide touring ensemble that has gathered critical acclaim for performance projects in Europe and the United States.

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NICHOLAS MCGEGAN

CONDUCTOR, SEMIFINAL ROUND As he embarks on his fourth decade on the podium, Nicholas McGegan— long hailed as “one of the finest baroque conductors of his generation” (London Independent) and “an expert in 18th-century style” (The New Yorker)—is recognized for his probing and revelatory explorations of music of all periods. Last season marked his 30th year as music director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and he is also principal guest conductor of the Pasadena Symphony.

Nicholas McGegan

Mr. McGegan has established the San Francisco-based Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Philharmonia Chorale as one of the world’s leading period-performance ensembles, with notable appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the London Proms, and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. PBO’s 2016–17 season included a fully staged production of Rameau’s La temple de la gloire, Handel’s oratorio Joshua, and a program with guest soloist Robert Levin (fortepiano). In addition, Mr. McGegan and PBO revived Scarlatti’s La Gloria di Primavera at Tanglewood and appeared at Yale’s Norfolk Chamber Music Festival.

His 2016–17 appearances included the Los Angeles Philharmonic; Pasadena Symphony; Baltimore, St. Louis, and Toronto symphonies; Handel and Haydn Society; Aspen Music Festival; and the Cleveland Orchestra/Blossom Music Festival.

Overseas, his appearances this season include Cappella Savaria at the Esterhazy Palace in Fertod, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Mr. McGegan’s ability to engage players and audiences alike has made him a pioneer in broadening the reach of historically informed practice beyond the world of period ensembles to conventional symphonic forces. His appearances with major orchestras—including the New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong Philharmonics; the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Toronto, Sydney, and New Zealand symphonies; the Cleveland and the Philadelphia Orchestras—often feature Baroque repertoire alongside Classical, Romantic, 20th-century, and even new works: Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Britten, Bach, and Handel with the Utah Symphony; Poulenc and Mozart with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; Mahler and Mozart with the Pasadena Symphony Orchestra; and the premiere of Stephen Hough’s Missa Mirabilis with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. McGegan’s discography of more than 100 releases includes the world premiere recording of Handel’s Susanna, which earned both a Gramophone Award and a Grammy® nomination, and recent issues of that composer’s Solomon, Samson and Acis and Galatea (the little-known version adapted by Felix Mendelssohn). His latest release features the first recording of the newly rediscovered 300-year-old work La Gloria di Primavera by Alessandro Scarlatti, recorded live at the U.S. premiere.

Born in England, Nicholas McGegan was educated at Cambridge and Oxford and taught at the Royal College of Music, London. He was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2010 “for services to music overseas.” His awards also include the Halle Handel Prize; an honorary professorship at Georg-August University, Göttingen; the Order of Merit of the State of Lower Saxony (Germany); the Medal of Honour of the City of Göttingen, an honorary doctorate from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and an official Nicholas McGegan Day, declared by the Mayor of San Francisco in recognition of his distinguished work with Philharmonia Baroque.

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BRENTANO STRING QUARTET Since its inception in 1992, the Brentano String Quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim.

“Passionate, uninhibited and spellbinding,” raves the London Independent; the New York Times extols its “luxuriously warm sound [and] yearning lyricism.”

Since 2014, the Brentano Quartet has served as Artists in Residence at Yale University.

Formerly, they were Artists in Residence at Princeton University for many years.

The quartet has performed in the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York; the Library of Congress in Washington; the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam; the Konzerthaus in Vienna; Suntory Hall in Tokyo; and the Sydney Opera House. The Quartet had its first European tour in 1997, and was honored in the United Kingdom with the Royal Philharmonic Award for Most Outstanding Debut.

Misha Amory, viola; Nina Maria Lee, cello; Mark Steinberg, violin; Serena Canin, violin

The Brentano Quartet is known for especially imaginative projects combining old and new music. Among the quartet’s latest collaborations with contemporary composers is a new work by Steven Mackey, One Red Rose, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Other recent commissions include a piano quintet by Vijay Iyer, a work

by Eric Moe (with Christine Brandes, soprano), and a new viola quintet by Felipe Lara (performed with violist Hsin-Yun Huang). In 2012, the quartet provided the central music (Beethoven op. 131) for the critically acclaimed independent film A Late Quartet.

The quartet has worked closely with other important composers of our time, among them Elliot Carter, Charles Wuorinen, Chou Wen-chung, Bruce Adolphe, and György Kurtág. The quartet also has been privileged to collaborate with such artists as soprano Jessye Norman and pianists Richard Goode, Jonathan Biss, and Mitsuko Uchida.

The quartet is named for Antonie Brentano, whom many scholars consider to be Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved,” the intended recipient of his famous love confession.

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FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MIGUEL HARTH-BEDOYA, MUSIC DIRECTOR

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) has transcended the dream held by its founders in 1912 when they assembled a group of musicians to create what would grow into one of the community’s greatest assets. Since its beginnings, the orchestra has been an essential thread in Fort Worth’s cultural fabric and the very foundation of the city’s performing arts.

Miguel Harth-Bedoya

Today, the FWSO is one of the most successful orchestras in the United States, performing an impressive 200 concerts each year for an audience of 250,000 adults and children from all walks of life. Over the past 17 seasons, Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya has transformed the FWSO into an ensemble that is recognized and admired the world over for its artistic excellence and commitment to community engagement. The FWSO is one of only three orchestras to have the use of two rare and remarkable Stradivarius violins, both on loan by local families.

As the principal resident company of the acoustically superb Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, the orchestra performs a broad range of symphonic and pops concerts. The FWSO is admired nationally for the strength and uniqueness of its collaborations with other organizations, including the Fort Worth Opera, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the Children’s Education Program of Bass Performance Hall, Texas Ballet Theater, and various professional choruses. The orchestra’s annual summer music festival, Concerts in the Garden, has grown to become one of the largest and most successful summer outdoor festivals of its kind in Texas, attracting an annual audience of nearly 45,000.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is a national leader in music education. Adventures in Music, the orchestra’s education and outreach program, inspires, educates, and entertains 70,000 children each year through more than 100 engaging programs in Fort Worth and across the state of Texas. The FWSO also participates in Carnegie Hall’s award-winning Weill Music Institute Link Up Program, a comprehensive music-literacy project serving all fourth-graders in Fort Worth’s public schools.

Recently released recordings include Lutoslawski: Concerto for Orchestra; Brahms (orch. Schoenberg): Piano Quartet in G minor and Prokofiev Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 5 with 2013 Cliburn gold medalist Vadym Kholodenko, both of which received international acclaim. Other recordings include Sentimiento Latino (Decca) with Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flores; a live recording of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall; Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5; a bilingual version (Spanish and English) of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf featuring actor Michael York; a live concert with Texas’ own Asleep at the Wheel recorded at Bass Performance Hall; and Take 6, featuring numerous world-premiere recordings of music by the orchestra’s former composers-in-residence.

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FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Music Director, Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Chair Daniel Black, Associate Conductor, Rae and Ed Schollmaier / Schollmaier Foundation Chair John Giordano, Conductor Emeritus VIOLIN I Michael Shih, Concertmaster Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass Chair Mr. Sid R. Bass Chair Swang Lin, Associate Concertmaster Ann Koonsman Chair Eugene Cherkasov, Assistant Concertmaster Mollie & Garland Lasater Chair Jennifer Y. Betz Ordabek Duissen Qiong Hulsey Ivo Ivanov Izumi Lund Rosalyn Story Kimberly Torgul Sergey Tsoy° VIOLIN II Adriana Voirin DeCosta, Principal Steven Li, Associate Principal Janine Geisel, Assistant Principal Symphony League of Fort Worth Chair Molly Baer Marilyn d’Auteuil Tatyana Dyer Smith Matt Milewski Kathryn Perry Andrea Tullis Camilla Wojciechowska VIOLA Laura Bruton, Principal David Hermann, Associate Principal Scott Jessup, Assistant Principal † Joni Baczewski, Acting Assistant Principal° Sorin Guttman Aleksandra Holowka Dmitry Kustanovich Daniel Sigale CELLO Allan Steele, Principal Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass Chair Mr. Sid R. Bass Chair Leda Dawn Larson, Associate Principal Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Chair Keira Fullerton, Assistant Principal Deborah Brooks Karen Hall Shelley Jessup Lesley Cleary Putnam Louis-Philippe Robillard †

BASS William Clay, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Bass Chair Paul Unger, Assistant Principal Jeffery Hall Julie Vinsant The seating positions of all string section musicians listed alphabetically above change on a regular basis.

FLUTE Jake Fridkis, Principal Shirley F. Garvey Chair Pam Holland Adams PICCOLO Pam Holland Adams OBOE Jennifer Corning Lucio, Principal Nancy L. & William P. Hallman, Jr. Chair Jane Owen, Assistant Principal † Nora Prener, Assistant Principal° Rogene Russell ENGLISH HORN Rogene Russell CLARINET Ana Victoria Luperi, Principal Rosalyn G. Rosenthal Chair* Ivan Petruzziello, Assistant Principal Gary Whitman E-FLAT CLARINET Ivan Petruzziello BASS CLARINET Gary Whitman BASSOON Kevin Hall, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Lee M. Bass Chair Cara Owens, Assistant Principal Peter Unterstein CONTRABASSOON Peter Unterstein HORN Molly Norcross, Principal Elizabeth H. Ledyard Chair Alton F. Adkins, Associate Principal Kelly Cornell, Associate Principal / Utility Aaron Pino

TROMBONE John Romero, Principal Mr. & Mrs. John Kleinheinz Chair John Michael Hayes, Assistant Principal Dennis Bubert BASS TROMBONE Dennis Bubert Mr. & Mrs. Lee M. Bass Chair TUBA Edward Jones, Principal TIMPANI Seth McConnell, Principal Madilyn Bass Chair Deborah Mashburn, Assistant Principal PERCUSSION Keith Williams, Principal Shirley F. Garvey Chair Deborah Mashburn, Assistant Principal Adele Hart Chair Brad Wagner HARP Position vacant Bayard H. Friedman Chair KEYBOARD Shields-Collins Bray, Principal Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn & Van Cliburn Chair STAGE MANAGERS Lisa Stallings Jarod Rehkemper PERSONNEL MANAGERS Brenda J. Tullos Marilyn d’Auteuil, Assistant ORCHESTRA LIBRARIANS Douglas Adams Robert Greer, Assistant * In memory of Manny Rosenthal † On leave for 2016–2017 ° 2016–2017 Season Only The Concertmaster performs on the 1710 Davis Stradivarius violin.

The Associate Concertmaster performs on the 1685 Eugenie Stradivarius violin.

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COMMISSIONED WORK

TOCCATA ON “L’HOMME ARMÉ” BY MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN

From the First Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1962 until the fourteenth in 2013, the Semifinal Round has featured the performance of a new work written especially for the competition. The purpose of this competition component has been twofold: it explores each competitor’s ability to learn and perform a new piece in a short amount of time, and also encourages today’s composers to create repertoire for solo piano. In addition, new works allow both the pianists and the jury to approach a piece of music without preconceived notions. The Cliburn has made a significant contribution to the standard piano repertoire in its 55-year history, commissioning new works

by Lee Hoiby, Willard Straight, Norman Dello Joio, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, John Corigliano, William Schuman, Morton Gould, William Bolcom, and Christopher Theofanidis.

Marc-André Hamelin

From 2001 through 2009, the Cliburn departed from its usual commissioning practice to host the American Composers Invitational—a first-of-its-kind initiative that promoted new music and allowed competitors to choose which pieces would be performed. Dozens of composers were invited to submit scores and five were selected and sent to competitors before the competition; each competitor then chose one to perform during the Semifinal Round recital. Over the three Invitationals, audiences heard new works by Lowell Liebermann, Judith Lang Zaimont, Sebastian Currier, Jennifer Higdon, Daniel Kellogg, Ruth Schonthal, Mason Bates, Derek Bermel, Daron Hagen, and John Musto.

In 2013, the Cliburn returned to its conventional commissioning program, inviting renowned American composer Christopher Theofanidis to create a work to be performed by all semifinalists. The result was Birichino, a sevenminute piece for solo piano.

The 2017 competition brings more changes. This year’s composer, Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin, is also serving on the main competition jury (see his biography on page 49). And he will hear all 30 competitors interpret his new piece, as this year the commissioned work will be performed in the Preliminary Round for the first time.

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COMMISSIONED WORK

TOCCATA ON “L’HOMME ARMÉ” BY MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN

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SCREENING AUDITIONS In all, by the time the three medalists are named, the pianists of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will have been heard by 17 of the foremost minds in music today—the nine members of the main competition Jury, the fivemember traveling Screening Jury, and three jurors who evaluated applications, including video, at the initial stage.

APPLICATIONS

For the first time, the Cliburn used video to help evaluate the candidates for the Competition. In autumn 2016, a threemember jury began the process of selecting the outstanding pianists for the Competition. They evaluated applications and watched video performances from 290 applicants.

This jury recommended 146 candidates for the live Screening Auditions, which were held in seven cities on three continents.

VIDEO SCREENING JURY Lydia Artymiw UNITED STATES Recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Philadelphia-born Lydia Artymiw is a celebrated chamber musician, having collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma and Richard Stoltzman, among many others. Recital and concerto tours have taken her to all major American cities and important European music centers. She is the Distinguished McKnight Professor of Piano at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. In 2015, Ms. Artymiw served on the jury for the First Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival.

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Angela Cheng CANADA Consistently praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty, and superb musicianship, Canadian pianist Angela Cheng has performed with leading orchestras and is an avid recitalist. She made her Carnegie Hall debut with the Edmonton Symphony in 2012. Ms. Cheng was gold medalist of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Masters Competition and was the first Canadian to win the prestigious Montreal International Piano Competition.

Anton Nel UNITED STATES The winner of the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall continues to tour internationally as concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and teacher. This season he performed in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Dallas, and San Miguel de Allende, to name a few. A South Africa native, Mr. Nel holds the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Endowed Chair in Piano at the University of Texas at Austin, and is the head of the Division of Keyboard Studies.

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SCREENING AUDITIONS LIVE SCREENING AUDITIONS

The live Screening Jury was selected to ensure that the 2017 Cliburn Competition is composed of the finest pianists in the world. Its five members traveled the world alongside Jacques Marquis, Cliburn president and CEO, hearing 141 applicants perform live 40-minute recitals.

The live Screening Auditions, which are also free concerts for the public, allowed the jury to evaluate each candidate in a true performance environment. They took place in January and February in seven cities around the world:

JANUARY 4–6: London, United Kingdom (Wathen Hall, St. Paul’s School) JANUARY 8–11: Hannover, Germany (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien) JANUARY 13–15: Budapest, Hungary (Liszt Academy of Music) JANUARY 18–20: Moscow, Russia (Myaskovsky Hall, Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory) JANUARY 23–24: Seoul, South Korea (Concert Hall, College of Music, Seoul National University) FEBRUARY 8–12: New York, New York, USA (Ida K. Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College–CUNY) FEBRUARY 15–18: Fort Worth, Texas, USA (PepsiCo Recital Hall, Texas Christian University)

The 30 competitors were announced on March 7, 2017.

LIVE SCREENING JURY Dmitri Alexeev RUSSIA Dmitri Alexeev was born in Moscow and is a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory.

After winning first prize at the 1975 Leeds International Piano Competition, he has performed with such orchestras as the Berlin Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Israel Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw, and all five London orchestras. He has recorded for EMI, BMG, Hyperion, several Russian labels, and Virgin Classics, and has served as a juror for many prestigious international piano competitions, including the Leeds and the Tchaikovsky, among others. He served on the Cliburn jury in 2009 and 2013.

Michel Beroff FRANCE Michel Beroff graduated from the Paris Conservatory in 1966, and the following year won first prize at the first Olivier Messiaen International Piano Competition.

He then went on to perform with the world’s most prestigious orchestras. An exclusive EMI artist for over 20 years, Mr. Beroff has made more than 50 recordings, among them the

complete works for piano and orchestra by Liszt, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky, conducted by Seiji Ozawa and Kurt Masur. He teaches at the Paris Conservatory served as a Cliburn juror in 2009 and 2013.

Janina Fialkowska POLAND/CANADA With a career spanning almost 40 years, pianist Janina Fialkowska is recognized for her sterling musicianship and profound sense of musical integrity. She is particularly distinguished as one of the great interpreters of Chopin and Mozart. Her career was launched in 1974 after winning the Rubinstein Master Piano Competition in Israel. She has since performed with the foremost orchestras and is the subject of two acclaimed documentaries produced by the CBC (1992 and 2013). Her discography includes recordings for RCA Red Seal, Naxos, CBC Records, Opening Day, and ATMA Classique.

James Parker CANADA One of Canada’s most sought-after pianists, James Parker’s musical roots can be traced

to the Vancouver Academy of Music and the University of British Columbia. He then went on to receive master’s and doctoral degrees at The Juilliard School, and now holds the Rupert E. Edwards Chair in Piano Performance at the University of Toronto.

He has appeared as soloist with most of the major Canadian orchestras, and has performed throughout North America and Europe. He has received three JUNO recording awards and many other nominations from his vast discography.

Pamela Mia Paul

UNITED STATES Pamela Mia Paul has won praise for standard repertoire and for her interpretations of 20th-century piano concertos. A champion of new work, she has commissioned and premiered several works for piano, including Robert Beaser’s Piano Concerto, which had its world premiere with the St. Louis Symphony led by Leonard Slatkin. She has performed with many of the world’s major orchestras and is internationally sought after as a pedagogue, having presented master classes throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. She is Regents Professor of Piano at the University of North Texas.

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RULES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITORS GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, from May 25 to June 10, 2017, under the auspices of the Cliburn.

2.

In some cases foreign competitors will need visas.

Applicants should consult the nearest American Embassy or Consulate for advice.

3.

Competitors must not have any other professional commitments during the time of the Competition. No exceptions will be allowed.

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All competitors accepted to the Competition will be provided a complimentary economy-class round-trip airplane ticket to Fort Worth.

5. Competitors will be accommodated individually in private homes between May 20 and June 12, 2017, with meals, practice facilities, and transportation provided. Competitors will be responsible for their own accommodations on any days falling outside of this time period. Competitors who are not participating in the Quarterfinal, Semifinal, or Final Rounds of the Competition are not required to stay until the end of the Competition, although they are strongly encouraged to do so. Any cost incurred by changing dates of travel will be at the competitor’s expense.

Accommodation is offered only to competitors accepted to the Competition and their spouses, and not to any other accompanying people.

6. All information contained in this document was correct at the time of publication. However, the Cliburn reserves the right to make changes if circumstances dictate.

ELIGIBILITY The Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities. First-prize winners of previous Cliburn Competitions are not eligible to compete.

Applicants must have been born after June 10, 1986, and on or before May 25, 1999.

RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION 1.

All applications must be completed and submitted through the online system via Cliburn.org.

2. All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST / GMT6 on Thursday, October 13, 2016. No late or partial applications will be accepted.

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3. All applicants must submit a nonrefundable application fee of $125 US, payable through the online application system.

4. Applications will include uploads of: a. 35–40 minute video performance b. Birth certificate or equivalent proof of age c. High resolution photographs (300 dpi or higher), including one headshot, suitable for publicity purposes d. Copies of any press reviews or articles from the past five seasons 5.

Applicants must submit contact information for four musicians as references.

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An acknowledgment will be sent to each applicant upon receipt of the completed Application Form and enclosures. Applicants will not be allowed to submit unless all information is complete.

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Applicants should retain copies of all materials sent with their applications. The Cliburn will accept no responsibility for applications not received.

8. All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and treated as confidential. The Cliburn reserves the right to request additional information from or about an applicant. All applicants will be notified by December 6, 2016, whether or not they have been accepted to perform in a screening audition.

RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR SCREENING AUDITIONS 1. The Screening Audition schedule will be announced to the public on December 13, 2016. The Screening Auditions will be held in designated cities in Asia, Europe, and the United States during January and February 2017. Each applicant accepted for a screening audition is required to give a 40-minute recital before a live audience and the screening jury.

Video recordings of performances by those applicants unable to attend the live Screening Auditions will be accepted only under special circumstances such as illness during the scheduled audition or prohibitive travel costs.

2. A travel allowance will be provided to those applicants accepted for screening auditions for travel to and from the audition sites closest to their current residence under the following conditions:

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RULES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITORS must exceed four hours from place of residence to audition site. b. Cost of transportation (economy or second class) must exceed $150 US for the round trip. c. Allowance does not cover transportation to or from airport, train station, etc. Allowance does not cover accommodations or meal expenses.

3. If the above conditions are met, the Cliburn will reimburse the applicant the excess of expense for transportation over $150 US but not to exceed a total reimbursement of $350 US. The request and submission of a copy of the ticket must be received by the Cliburn by March 31, 2017, in order for the applicant to collect reimbursement.

Payments of travel allowance will be made between April 1, 2017 and April 30, 2017.

4. All applicants will be notified whether or not they have been accepted for the Competition no later than March 7, 2017. The 30 selected pianists will be announced to the public immediately thereafter.

RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE COMPETITION 1. The Competition will consist of four separate rounds: Preliminary, Quarterfinal, Semifinal, and Final.

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The jury will not advance more than 20 pianists to the Quarterfinal Round, more than 12 to the Semifinal Round, or more than 6 to the Final Round.

3. The order of appearance of pianists in the Preliminary Round will be determined by a drawing. The Preliminary and Quarterfinal Rounds of Competition will follow this order except for reasons of accident, illness, or other unusual circumstances at the discretion of the president and CEO of the Cliburn. The order of appearance in the Semifinal and Final Rounds will depend on rehearsal scheduling, program content, and administrative requirements, and may vary from that of the Preliminary and Quarterfinal Rounds. All phases of the Competition will be open to the public.

4. A selection of pianos will be provided for the pianists’ performances. Time will be assigned to each pianist to choose his or her preferred instrument beginning May 22, 2017. Pianists will be notified of these assigned times.

5. All rounds of the Competition will be broadcast live and recorded for subsequent broadcast, video, or audio recording use. It is anticipated that a CD recording of selected Competition performances will be commercially

produced, that a documentary of the Competition incorporating selected performances will be produced for television and DVD, and that parts or all of the Competition will be made available on the Internet.

Camera crews may videotape and/or photograph all Competition events. Neither the Cliburn nor its assignees or licensees may be held liable for any payments to pianists arising out of materials derived from Competition performances. Applicants are required to sign a release form yielding all rights on such materials to the Cliburn, its assignees, or its licensees.

6. Pianists may not contact or speak with any member of the jury as long as they continue to compete in the Competition. Any violation of this rule may disqualify the pianist.

RULES RELATING TO PRIZES AND ENGAGEMENTS 1. The prizes and awards specified on the Cliburn website will constitute the only prizes and awards of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. No other prizes, awards, or remuneration will be permitted, except by express decision of the Cliburn.

2. Taxes will be deducted from prizes according to U.S. tax laws in effect at the time of the Competition.

3. The Cliburn is in the process of negotiating a number of major recital and orchestra engagements for the three top prizewinners of the 2017 Competition, to be performed within the three-year period following the Competition. A list of potential engagements forming part of the prizes will be published in the Competition program book in May 2017. Scheduling of these engagements will take into account any prior commitments of the winners, but the winners will be expected to fulfill all prize engagements.

Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of a winner’s claim to prizes, awards, and engagements, at the discretion of the Cabinet of the Cliburn. In addition, during the three years of management by the Cliburn, the winners will not accept any engagement without prior consultation with the Cliburn. The prizewinners will be required to sign an agreement outlining the above with the Cliburn following the Competition.

4. The First, Second, and Third Prize winners will perform, if requested, a maximum of three recitals without charge for the benefit of the Cliburn.

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REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS VIDEO SUBMISSIONS Videos will be submitted through the online application process. Submissions must be between 35 and 40 minutes in length. The repertoire will consist of works chosen by the pianist and may be selected from works offered for the Competition recital rounds. Only complete works will be accepted. The video must be filmed with both the pianist’s face and hands in the frame at all times. Recordings may be paused between each repertoire selection. Each work on the video must be a continuous and unedited performance.

Videos must not be filmed more than six months prior to submission.

SCREENING AUDITIONS Each pianist will perform a recital not to exceed 40 minutes in length. The repertoire will consist of works chosen by the pianist and may be selected from works offered for the Competition recital rounds. Only complete works will be accepted.

PRELIMINARY ROUND (30 competitors) Each pianist will perform a recital not to exceed 45 minutes in length. The repertoire for this recital will consist of works chosen by the pianist and must include the commissioned work of 4 to 6 minutes in length, written by Marc-André Hamelin. Only complete works will be accepted.

QUARTERFINAL ROUND (20 competitors) Each pianist will perform a recital not to exceed 45 minutes in length. The repertoire for this recital will consist of works chosen by the pianist. Repertoire from the Preliminary Round may not be repeated. Only complete works will be accepted.

SEMIFINAL ROUND (12 competitors) The Semifinal Round will be held in two phases.

Phase I: Each pianist will perform a recital not to exceed 60 minutes in length. The repertoire will consist of works chosen by the pianist. Repertoire from the Preliminary and Quarterfinal Rounds may not be repeated. Only complete works will be accepted.

Phase II: Each pianist will perform a Mozart piano concerto with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan. Repertoire must be chosen from the following:

Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano

Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

9 in E-flat Major, K. 271 20 in D Minor, K. 466 21 in C Major, K. 467 22 in E-flat Major, K. 482 23 in A Major, K. 488 24 in C Minor, K. 491 25 in C Major, K. 503 27 in B-flat Major, K. 595

FINAL ROUND (6 competitors) The Final Round will be held in two phases: Phase I: Each pianist will perform a piano quintet with the Brentano String Quartet. Repertoire must be chosen from the following:

Brahms Dvořák Franck Schumann

Piano Piano Piano Piano

Quintet Quintet Quintet Quintet

in in in in

F Minor, op. 34 A Major, op. 81 F Minor E-flat Major, op. 44

Phase II: Each pianist will perform a concerto with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin.

The pianists may choose any work scored for full symphony orchestra and piano. The choice is subject to approval by the Cliburn.

RULES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO REPERTOIRE 1. Total performance times include applause and pauses, and will be strictly enforced. The jury retains the right to stop a performance if the pianist exceeds the allotted time. Repeats are at the discretion of the pianist.

2. All works must be performed by memory, except for the commissioned work and the piano quintet. A page turner will be provided as needed.

3. If requested, pianists must supply a copy of the edition of the score used in the preparation of each work performed to the Cliburn.

4. The commissioned work will be sent to pianists no later than March 25, 2017.

5. Changes in submitted repertoire or running order may be made only with permission from the Cliburn. No changes will be accepted after April 3, 2017. Any proposed changes must include timings.

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APPLICATION DECLARATION, RELEASE, AND AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) A. I declare that the information given in the foregoing Application Form is complete and truthful. If accepted as a competitor in the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Competition as set out in the official Application Rules.

B. I understand that I shall not commit any act or do anything which might tend to bring me or the Cliburn, or any sponsor, donor, employee, or partner of the Cliburn into public disrepute, contempt, scandal, or ridicule, or which might tend to reflect unfavorably on the Cliburn, or any sponsor, donor, employee, or partner of the Cliburn.

If at any time, I am involved in any such situation or occurrence during the application and screening process, the period between the selection of competitors and the Competition, and/or the Competition, the Cliburn has the right, in its sole discretion, to take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to disqualification from the Competition or revocation of any awards.

C.If I become a medalist of the Competition, I further agree to the following: 1.

During the three (3) year period following the Competition, I agree to use my best efforts to accept all engagements secured by the Cliburn in advance of the Competition as part of the prize.

2. I agree to remain in Fort Worth for a period of up to seven (7) days following the Competition (as determined by the Cliburn) to be available for and in order to arrange schedules, publicity, and other arrangements as the Cliburn deems necessary or appropriate.

3. I agree to give due consideration to the advice of the Cliburn administration regarding the programming of recitals secured by the Cliburn and the choice of repertoire for commercial recordings secured by the Cliburn for a period of three (3) years following the Competition.

4. I agree to use my best efforts to participate in workshops, seminars, and other career development initiatives organized by the Cliburn for a period of three (3) years following the Competition.

5. Should the Cliburn cause to be issued a Recording (as defined below) by any means of performances given by me during the Competition, I agree that I

will not subsequently record the repertoire chosen by the Cliburn for such Recording for any recording company for a period of five (5) years following the Competition, nor shall I allow a commercial recording made by me subsequent to the Competition of other repertoire to be issued prior to January 1, 2018.

D. In consideration of my participation in the Competition, I grant the Cliburn: 1. The right to record my performances in the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (the “Recordings”) by any means and format now known or hereafter developed.

2. I give the Cliburn the (non-exclusive) right at any time to use my name, photograph, likeness, biography, and facsimile signature (collectively, “My Likeness”) in any manner and for whatever purpose the Cliburn deems appropriate. However, this may not be done as an endorsement of any product or service not connected with the Cliburn unless I first give my written consent.

3. I grant the Cliburn, its successors and assigns, the unrestricted, perpetual, transferable, irrevocable right, permission, and license to reproduce, display, distribute, broadcast, perform, and otherwise use the Recordings and My Likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with the development, publication, promotion, sale, distribution, and exploitation of the Recordings and/or the Cliburn’s activities.

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I acknowledge and agree that the Cliburn may exploit, broadcast, and distribute the Recordings and My Likeness in connection with the Recordings and/or the Cliburn’s activities in and through all media (e.g., printed materials, photographs, videos, television broadcast, Internet, CD, DVD, and VOD), whether now known or later devised.

E. I acknowledge and agree that the copyright and all other rights in and to the Recordings belong exclusively to the Cliburn. I waive any and all rights that I may have to review or approve the Recordings or any use of My Likeness in connection therewith. I hereby release and discharge the Cliburn, and its employees, agents, successors and assigns, from any and all liability, claims, or damages arising out of the use or non-use of the Recordings or My Likeness, including, but not limited to, claims for copyright infringement or claims related to rights of publicity.

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F. I acknowledge that the sole consideration for this Agreement is the Cliburn allowing me to participate in the Competition, and I will not make any claims whatsoever against the Cliburn, its successors and assigns, for any funds or other compensation as a result of the reproduction, display, distribution, broadcast, performance, use or sale of the Recordings or My Likeness in connection therewith.

G.I understand and agree that any and all prizes or rewards must be pre-approved by the Cliburn and allocated by the jury.

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Cliburn may seek a court injunction preventing me from further violations of this Agreement, and in such event I agree to pay the Cliburn all of the Cliburn’s court costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in obtaining such an injunction.

I. I affirm that I have full legal capacity to execute this Agreement. I have read this Agreement, and I fully understand it. This Agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with Texas law, and the venue for any dispute related to the terms of this Agreement shall be in the state or federal courts in Tarrant County, Texas

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JURY HANDBOOK JURY RESPONSIBILITIES The top three prize winners of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will immediately embark on a performance career that will include concert tours of up to 50 engagements in the debut season, the release of commercial recordings, and media scrutiny. The Competition jury is tasked with selecting artists who have demonstrated the highest standards of musicianship throughout the Competition and are ready for this opportunity.

The chairman of the jury is selected by the Cliburn and, as head of the jury, will: • Follow all the rules and guidelines as put forth in the Jury Handbook, • In support of the Cliburn president and CEO, uphold the integrity of the jury and voting process, • Ensure that voting is conducted in an orderly manner, • Observe the tabulation of votes, and • Announce the results of the votes at each Announcement and the Awards Ceremony.

COMPETITION PHASES & REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS General Rules Relating to Repertoire • Repertoire for all rounds will consist of works chosen by the pianist. The Preliminary Round recital must include the commissioned work. Works may not be repeated during the Competition.

• Only complete works or movements of works accepted as standard performance repertoire (such as selections from Miroirs or Goyescas) will be accepted, as approved by the Cliburn.

• Repeats are at the discretion of the pianist.

• All works except for the piano quintet and commissioned work must be played from memory.

• Total performance times include applause and pauses, and will be strictly enforced. The jury retains the right to stop a performance if the pianist exceeds the allotted time.

Screening Auditions From the 290 applications received by the Cliburn, 146 pianists were selected to be heard in live audition recitals for the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, held in seven locations: London, Hannover, Budapest, Moscow, Seoul, New York, and Fort Worth. If applicable, applicants who were unable to be scheduled in the public concerts, or unable to perform their scheduled audition due to extenuating circumstances as approved by the president and CEO of the Cliburn, were screened in Fort Worth via video recording.

Each candidate performed a 40-minute recital that was free and open to the public. The choice of repertoire was permitted to be drawn from works offered for the Preliminary, Quarterfinal, and Semifinal Round recitals.

The screening jury—comprising Dmitri Alexeev, Michel Beroff, Janina Fialkowska, Jamie Parker, and Pamela Mia Paul—selected 30 pianists to be invited to compete in the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and five alternates.

Competition Order of Appearance The order of appearance of pianists in the Preliminary Round will be determined by a drawing. Random competitor names will be drawn, and they will select their Preliminary Round performance order as their names are drawn. The Competition will follow this order except for reasons of accident, illness, or other unusual circumstances, at the discretion of the president and CEO of the Cliburn.

Quarterfinalists will appear in the order they performed in the Preliminary Round. The order of appearance in the Semifinal and Final Rounds will depend on rehearsal scheduling, program content, and administrative requirements, and may vary from that of the previous round, as determined by the Cliburn in consultation with artistic collaborators.

Preliminary Round Thirty (30) competitors have been invited to participate in the Fifteenth Cliburn Competition. Each pianist will perform one recital in the Preliminary Round, not to exceed 45 minutes in length. The repertoire must include the commissioned work

by Marc-André Hamelin.

Quarterfinal Round Twenty (20) competitors will be chosen by the jury as quarterfinalists of the Competition. Each pianist will perform one recital, not to exceed 45 minutes in length. The repertoire will consist of works chosen by the pianist.

Semifinal Round Twelve (12) competitors will be chosen by the jury as semifinalists of the Competition. Each pianist will perform in two phases of the Semifinal Round.

Phase I: Each pianist will perform a recital not to exceed 60 minutes in length. The repertoire will consist of works chosen by the pianist.

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Phase II: Each pianist will perform a Mozart piano concerto with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan. Repertoire must be chosen from the following: Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano

Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto Concerto

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

9 in E-flat Major, K. 271 20 in D Minor, K. 466 21 in C Major, K. 467 22 in E-flat Major, K. 482 23 in A Major, K. 488 24 in C Minor, K. 491 25 in C Major, K. 503 27 in B-flat Major, K. 595

Final Round Six (6) competitors will be chosen by the jury as finalists of the Competition. Each pianist will perform in two phases of the Final Round.

Phase I: Each pianist will perform a quintet with the Brentano String Quartet. Repertoire must be chosen from the following: Brahms Dvořák Franck Schumann

Piano Piano Piano Piano

Quintet Quintet Quintet Quintet

in in in in

F Minor, op. 34 A Major, op. 81 F Minor E-flat Major, op. 44

Phase II: Each pianist will perform a concerto with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, to be conducted by Leonard Slatkin. The pianist may choose any work scored for piano and symphony orchestra. The choice is subject to approval by the Cliburn and conductor of the Final Round, based on rehearsal requirements and other considerations.

PRIZES AND AWARDS Medal Designation Three ranked awards will be presented to finalists of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

A first prize is always to be awarded. Ties will not be permitted. The awards are: one first prize and gold medal, one second prize and silver medal, and one third prize and bronze medal.

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• In association with Keynote Artist Management, international concert tours and comprehensive career mentorship program • Live recording and recording partnership with Decca Gold • Promotional package including press kits, videos, website, and media training • Performance attire provided by Neiman Marcus Second Prize: Silver Medal • Cash award of $25,000 • Three years of individualized career management and U.S. concert tours* • Live recording and recording partnership with Decca Gold • Promotional package including press kits, videos, website, and media training Third Prize: Bronze Medal • Cash award of $15,000 • Three years of individualized career management and U.S. concert tours* • Live recording and recording partnership with Decca Gold • Promotional package including press kits, videos, website, and media training Finalists (non-medalists): not ranked (three) • Cash award of $10,000 each • Promotional package including photographs, and videos

biography,

Semifinalists: not ranked (six) • Cash award of $5,000 each Quarterfinalists: not ranked (eight) • Cash award of $2,500 each Preliminary competitors: not ranked (10) • Cash award of $1,000 each Steven De Groote Memorial Award for the Best Performance of Chamber Music • Cash award of $6,000 Beverley Taylor Smith Award for the Best Performance of a New Work • Cash Award of $5,000 Jury Discretionary Awards (three) • John Giordano Jury Chairman Discretionary Award: Cash Award of $4,000 • The Raymond E. Buck Jury Discretionary Award: Cash Award of $4,000 • Jury Discretionary Award: Cash Award of $4,000

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* If the medalist has current management or receives management within these three years, the Cliburn will work with that manager to transition him/her.

7. Jurors must refrain from verbal comment, demonstrative behavior, or any form of communication during competitors’ performances.

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8. Jurors must have approval from the Cliburn’s director of marketing and public relations prior to accepting any media interviews or other requests. The marketing and public relations department will oversee all initial contacts with the press, the content of all materials and statements, and scheduling.

1. All members of the jury must attend the official jury orientation scheduled prior to the Competition, except under special circumstances, at the discretion of the president and CEO of the Cliburn, during which they will be given an official notebook containing information and all materials necessary for their adjudication, including sections on which to write their evaluations. These notebooks must be treated as documents containing privileged information that may not be divulged to anyone during the course of or after the Competition. All notebooks and their contents remain the property of the jury members.

2. Each member of the jury must attend every performance of each round. Failure to do so will disqualify the juror, except under extenuating circumstances, at the discretion of the president and CEO. 3. Subsequent to the first jury orientation meeting, official gatherings of the jury for the purpose of briefing or voting will be closed except for jurors, the chairman of the jury, a voting administrator responsible for tabulation of the votes, the president and CEO of the Cliburn, and a representative of the accounting firm Hatter and Associates, LLP. Any exceptions will be made at the discretion of the president and CEO. 4. Jurors will not discuss with any person whatsoever, including amongst themselves, their opinion of competitors’ performances or any other aspect of their adjudication responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to, members of the press (on or off the record) and in any public forum, in person, or online, such as on blogs or social media—personal or professional.

5. Jurors may not communicate at any time during the Competition with competitors.

6. Any juror having, or having had during the preceding four years, a familial, teaching, or professional relationship with a competitor must declare such relationship. Voting on that competitor’s performance shall be held in accordance with the special voting procedure outlined below. Any juror who has had a long-term teaching or close relationship of any kind with a competitor at any time must disclose such relationship.

Master classes do not count as a teaching relationship. Jurors are required to sign a conflict of interest waiver.

9. No individual or composite jury votes may be disclosed at any time to any person who is not a juror, the voting administrator responsible for tabulation of the votes, or the president and CEO of the Cliburn, except the final composite decision of the jury. At the conclusion of each round of the Competition, the final decision will be announced to the public after the Preliminary, Quarterfinal, and Semifinal Rounds by the jury chairman, and after the Final Round at the Awards Ceremony by the jury chairman, master of ceremonies, or as designated by the president and CEO. 10.Jurors must comply with all rules in the Jury Handbook.

Any infraction of the rules by a juror may result in the dismissal of that juror and/or the disqualification of a competitor at the discretion of the president and CEO of the Cliburn.

VOTING PROCEDURES The following procedures apply to the selection of competitors for the Quarterfinal, Semifinal, and Final Rounds. The jury will select, in no specific order, the 20 most qualified pianists for advancement to the Quarterfinal Round, 12 most qualified pianists for advancement to the Semifinal Round, and six most qualified pianists for advancement to the Final Round.

Selections for advancement will be based on a composite evaluation of the competitors’ performances.

Ballots Ballots will be distributed at the end of each round with the names of pianists listed in performance order. Each juror will indicate the competitors he/she selects for advancement to the next round, as well as a specific number of pianists whom the juror feels have the possibility to advance, i.e. “maybes.”

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Results will be revealed to the jury in performance order.

The relative standing of competitors will not be revealed.

Ties In the event of a tie for the last place(s), and in order to avoid re-voting, the pianists selected as “maybe” votes will be taken into account. In the event of an unresolved tie for the last place(s) (after counting the “maybe” votes), a second ballot shall be held for the tied competitors, in order to select the required number of competitors equal to the number of place(s) remaining. If the tie remains unresolved, the chairman of the jury’s vote will be discarded. If the vote remains deadlocked after that, subsequent ballots will be taken.

Jurors with familial, teaching, or professional relationships with competitors Any juror having, or having had during the preceding four years, a familial, teaching, or professional relationship with a competitor must declare such relationship. Master classes do not count as a teaching relationship. The juror may, if he/ she sees fit, include the name of this competitor on the ballot.

However, in such cases, the juror’s opinion will not count as a vote on behalf of that particular competitor. When counting the votes for each competitor, the juror’s vote will be expressed as the ratio between the total number of votes received and number of jurors eligible to vote for that competitor.

Specific procedures for each round are as follows: I. Preliminary Round The jury will select 20 competitors to advance to the Quarterfinal Round. Ballots with the 30 competitor names will be distributed on which each juror will mark the names of exactly 20 competitors to advance to the Quarterfinal Round in no order of preference. On the same ballot and to help resolve a possible tie, each juror must also notate the names of three “maybes” in no order of preference. The “Ties” procedure outlined above will be used to resolve a tie in the last place(s).

II. Quarterfinal Round The jury will select 12 competitors to advance to the Semifinal Round, taking into consideration all performances up to this point. Ballots with the 20 quarterfinalist names will be distributed on which each juror will mark the names of exactly 12 competitors to advance to the Semifinal Round in no order of preference. On the same ballot and to help resolve a possible tie, each juror must also notate the names of three “maybes” in no order of preference. The “Ties” procedure outlined above will be used to resolve a tie in the last place(s).

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III. Semifinal Round The jury will select six competitors to advance to the Final Round, taking into consideration all performances up to this point. Ballots with the 12 semifinalist names will be distributed on which each juror will mark the names of exactly six competitors to advance to the Final Round in no order of preference. On the same ballot and to help resolve a possible tie, each juror must also notate the name of one “maybe.” The “Ties” procedure outlined above will be used to resolve a tie in the last place(s).

IV. Final Round In awarding the prizes, the jury will render a final decision taking into consideration the pianist’s performances in the following: 1. Three recital performances:

a. Preliminary Round

b. Quarterfinal Round

c. Phase I of the Semifinal Round 2. A piano quintet with the Brentano String Quartet 3. A Mozart piano concerto with the Fort Worth

Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nicholas McGegan 4. A piano concerto with the Fort Worth Symphony

Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin If a juror has, or has had during the preceding four years, a familial, teaching, or professional relationship with a competitor who is in the Final Round, that juror may participate in the gathering of the jury, but he/she will not be permitted to vote in the Final Round. The jury chairman/ conductor will not vote for the ranked prizes. Should there be an exact tie (for example, two competitors get four votes each, or four competitors get two votes each), the jury chairman/conductor will vote to break the tie.

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First Prize. Ballots will be distributed to the jury at the completion of the final performance. The jury will enter the name of one person to be awarded the first prize. Should none of the competitors attain at least half of the votes of the jurors entitled to vote and who did vote in the Final Round, then a further ballot shall be held to decide between the two competitors with the most votes. a. Should there be a tie of three competitors for the highest number of votes, a second ballot shall be held to decide between the tied competitors.

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b. Should there be a tie between competitors for the second most votes, the jury will first hold a ballot to decide between those tied competitors. Another ballot will then be held between the winner of that vote and the competitor with the most votes (but who did not receive at least half of the votes). c. Should there be an exact tie of four competitors for the highest number of votes, the jury chairman will vote for two of the tied competitors. A second ballot shall be held between the two selected by the jury chairman. He will not vote on this ballot unless there is an exact tie.

2. Second prize. After the winner of the first prize is selected, the second prize winner will be determined using the same procedure. Ballots will be distributed to the jury to name the silver medalist.

The jury will enter the name of one person to be awarded the second prize without regard to the results of the first prize balloting.

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Third prize. After the winner of the second prize is selected, the third prize winner will be determined using the same procedure. Ballots will be distributed to the jury to name the bronze medalist. The jury will enter the name of one person to be given the third prize without regard to the previous results.

The remaining finalists will not be ranked.

V. Special Awards The jury will also select winners of special prizes, which will be announced during the Awards Ceremony: 1. one winner of the Beverly Taylor Smith Award for the Best Performance of the New Work 2. one winner of the Steven De Groote Memorial Award for the Best Performance of Chamber Music 3. up to three recipients of Jury Discretionary Awards, who do not also advance to the Final Round and/or receive awards for the best performance of chamber music and/or the commissioned work.

1. Beverly Taylor Smith Award for the Best Performance of the New Work.

After completion of the Preliminary Round, the jury will select one winner of the Beverly Taylor Smith Award for the Best Performance of the New Work.

a. Ballots will be distributed for the best performance of the commissioned work by Marc-André Hamelin to determine the top six competitors. Jurors will mark the name of six competitors from the Preliminary Round for the best performance of the commissioned work no order of preference. On the same ballot and to help resolve a possible tie, each juror must also notate the name of one “maybe” in no order of preference. In the event of a tie for the last place(s), and in order to avoid re-voting, the pianists selected as “maybe” votes will be taken into account. In the event of an unresolved tie for the last place(s) (after counting the “maybe” votes), a second ballot shall be held for the tied competitors, in order to select the required number of competitors equal to the number of place(s) remaining. If the tie remains unresolved, the chairman of the jury’s vote will be discarded. If the vote remains deadlocked after that, subsequent ballots will be taken. b. A second ballot will be distributed with the top six competitors as determined by the vote above. Jurors will select one name from that list for the best performance of the commissioned work. Should none of the competitors attain at least half of the votes of the jurors, then a further ballot shall be held to decide between the two competitors with the most votes. i. Should there be a tie between three or more competitors for the highest number of votes, a second ballot shall be held to decide between the tied competitors.

Should none of the tied competitors attain at least half of the votes, then a further ballot shall be held to decide between the two competitors with the most votes. ii. Should there be a tie between competitors for the second most votes, the jury will first hold a ballot to decide between those tied competitors. Another ballot will then be held between the winner of that vote and the competitor with the most votes but who did not receive at least half of the votes.

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for the Steven De Groote Memorial Award for the Best Performance of Chamber Music. Ballots will be distributed for the best performance of the piano quintet. Jurors will list the name of one competitor from the Final Round for the best performance of the piano quintet. Should none of the competitors attain at least half of the votes of the jurors, then a further ballot shall be held to decide between the two competitors with the most votes. a. Should there be a tie between three or more competitors for the highest number of votes, a second ballot shall be held to decide between the tied competitors. Should none of the tied competitors attain at least half of the votes, then a further ballot shall be held to decide between the two competitors with the most votes. b. Should there be a tie between competitors for the second most votes, the jury will first hold a ballot to decide between those tied competitors. Another ballot will then be held between the winner of that vote and the competitor with the most votes but who did not receive at least half of the votes.

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3. Jury Discretionary Awards

At any time after the completion of the Semifinal Round and selection of the winner for the best performance of the commissioned work, a ballot will be distributed for the three Jury Discretionary Awards at the completion of the Semifinal Round: John Giordano Jury Chairman; Raymond E. Buck; and a third one. Jurors will enter three names in no order of preference. On the same ballot and to help resolve a possible tie, each juror must also notate the name of one “maybe” in no order of preference. The awards will be granted to the three competitors with the highest count of votes who do not also advance to the Final Round and/ or receive the award for the best performance of the commissioned work. In the event of a tie for the last place(s), and in order to avoid re-voting, the pianists selected as “maybe” votes will be taken into account. In the event of an unresolved tie for the last place(s) (after counting the “maybe” votes), a second ballot shall be held for the tied competitors, in order to select the required number of competitors equal to the number of place(s) remaining. If the tie remains unresolved, the chairman of the jury’s vote will be discarded. If the vote remains deadlocked after that, subsequent ballots will be taken.

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CAREER MANAGEMENT

2013 Gold Medalist Vadym Kholodenko

More significant than the coveted Cliburn medals and the more than $175,000 in prizes and awards, the medalists of the Competition are offered an unparalleled opportunity to launch careers as concert pianists. Within weeks, they will be on the road touring, performing live for audiences in both major urban areas and smaller rural communities around the world, many of whom followed them through the webcasts and extensive media coverage during the Competition. This fulfills our mission of identifying extraordinary pianists with a clear artistic vision, and giving them the platform to share their gifts through a meaningful career.

In the days after the Awards Ceremony, the Cliburn will begin preparing each medalist for the realities of life as a touring artist by starting conversations on program and calendar planning, public and media relations, and tax and financial planning. A month later, the medalists will embark on their debut seasons as Cliburn winners, which will include more than 90 engagements, the release of commercial recordings, and intense public and media scrutiny.

For the next three years, the Cliburn will continue to work closely with each individual to give personalized mentorship and advice as they adjust to a busy concert schedule, and begin to form long-term plans. Several partnerships have been established to supplement our own efforts to assist these artists in their early careers: • London-based boutique agency Keynote Artist Management will work with the gold medalist on European and Asian tours and to deliver an international career mentorship program;

• Decca Gold will release the first commercial recordings and guide the winners through the process; • 8VA Music Consultancy will develop online presence, and assist with media coaching, image consulting, and publicity planning; and • The International Advisory Council was formed to provide the medalists with a network of industry professionals to whom they can go for advice and mentoring.

The career management prize, including the engagement fees the medalists will earn collectively, is valued at over $1.5 million US. The winners of the 2013 Competition were heard in more than 300 performances, including for the Aspen and Verbier Festivals; with the BBC Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Sydney Symphony Orchestras; and in recitals in Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, and Vienna. They have released nine acclaimed recordings for the harmonia mundi, Steinway, and Warner Classics labels, and have received recognition by the BBC, WFMT, Gramophone Magazine, and others.

The 2017 Cliburn winners will join a list of exceptional artists who have been ushered to international prominence under the auspices of the Cliburn over the course of its 55-year history, including Barry Douglas (1985), Olga Kern (2001), Vadym Kholodenko (2013), Radu Lupu (1966), Beatrice Rana (2013), Joyce Yang (2005), and Haochen Zhang (2009).

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PRIZES AND AWARDS FIRST PRIZE Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Gold Medal

FINALISTS (NON-MEDALISTS)

Award made possible by a gift from Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass†* Cash award of $50,000

Kleinheinz Family Finalist Award

Van Cliburn Winner’s Cup

Three years individualized career management, including U.S. concert tours and, in association with Keynote Artist Management, international concert tours and comprehensive career mentorship program Live recording and recording partnership with Universal Music Group

Three cash awards of $10,000 each Cash award of $10,000 Award made possible by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kleinheinz* Cash award of $10,000 Awarded by the T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation, Inc. Cash award of $10,000 Awarded by Barbara and Ralph Cox Promotional package including press kits, videos, website

Promotional package including press kits, videos, website Performance attire provided by Neiman Marcus

SEMIFINALISTS Cash awards of $5,000 each

SECOND PRIZE Silver Medal Cash award of $25,000 Awarded by Anonymous Three years individualized career management and U.S. concert tours Live recording and recording partnership with Universal Music Group Promotional package including press kits, videos, website

THIRD PRIZE Bronze Medal Cash award of $15,000 Awarded by the Mollie L. and Garland M. Lasater Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Three years individualized career management and U.S. concert tours Live recording and recording partnership with Universal Music Group Promotional package including press kits, videos, website

Ann Frasher Hudson Semifinalist Award

Cash award of $5,000 Award made possible by a gift from Ann Frasher Hudson*

Charron and Peter Denker Semifinalist Award Cash award of $5,000 Award made possible by a gift from Charron and Peter Denker*

Louise Canafax Semifinalist Award Semifinalist Award Cash award of $5,000 Award made possible by a gift from the Estate of Louise T. Canafax*

Other Cash Awards: awarded by the Fifth Avenue Foundation; Juana-Rosa and Ron Daniell; Anonymous

QUARTERFINALISTS Cash awards of $2,500 each Awarded by Cliburn 180° (for list of donors see p. 201)

PRELIMINARY COMPETITOR AWARDS Cash award of $1,000 each Awarded by Cliburn 180° (for list of donors see p. 201)

AUDIENCE AWARD Cash award of $2,500 Awarded by Esther Courtney† and Will A. Courtney

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PRIZES AND AWARDS STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC Cash award of $6,000 Awarded by Thomas L. Smith

BEVERLEY TAYLOR SMITH AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A NEW WORK Cash award of $5,000 Award made possible by a gift from the Estate of Gordon William Smith*

WINNERS’ ENGAGEMENTS

In addition to the cash prizes, a number of concert engagements throughout the United States will be offered to the three medalists during the three-year period following the Fifteenth Competition.

These engagements are offered in principle by the auspices concerned. Final approval of artists, dates, and repertoire rests with artistic and administrative directors. The Cliburn will coordinate dates to accommodate the schedules of artists and presenters. Keynote Artist Management will act as general manager for the gold medalist in Europe and Asia, coordinating engagements with other regional managers as determined. * Funded by a generous gift to the Cliburn Endowment.

JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARDS

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Three cash awards of $4,000 each

Deceased

John Giordano Jury Chairman Discretionary Award Cash award of $4,000 Award made possible by a gift from Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh†*

Raymond E. Buck Jury Discretionary Award Cash award of $4,000 Award made possible by a gift from the Raymond E. Buck Foundation* Cash award of $4,000 Awarded by Patricia Steffen

WINNERS CUP From his win at the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1958 to his 2011 National Medal of Arts award, Van Cliburn inspired countless musicians and served as an American icon for more than 50 years.

In 2011, the Cliburn’s board of directors established a new prize to honor its beloved namesake for his many accomplishments in the music world, in addition to his lifelong patriotism and civic leadership. A silver trophy, known as the Van Cliburn Winner’s Cup, is now awarded alongside the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Gold Medal to all first-prize winners of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

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WINNERS’ ENGAGEMENTS The following is a list of presenters who have offered engagements in principle to the medalists of the Fifteenth Competition (as of May 1, 2017).

ORCHESTRAL ENGAGEMENTS Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Texas Amarillo Symphony, Inc., Texas Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, California Big Spring Symphony Orchestra, Texas Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, College Station, Texas Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California El Paso Symphony Orchestra Association, Texas Greenville Symphony Orchestra, South Carolina Hudson Valley Philharmonic/Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie, New York Mid-Texas Symphony Orchestra, Seguin, Texas Tour of the U.S. with the National Orchestra of Cuba Center for the Performing Arts, Opelika, Alabama Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, Florida Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida Penn State University Center for the Performing Arts, University Park, Pennsylvania Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg, Virginia

Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey Tilles Center at Long Island University, Brookville, New York McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton, New Jersey Pacific Symphony, California Plano Symphony Orchestra, Texas Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Iowa Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, New York Roswell Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico San Angelo Symphony Society, Texas San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, Texas Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra, Texas Sinfonia Gulf Coast Symphony, Destin, Florida Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Springfield, Missouri Topeka Symphony Orchestra, Kansas Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Texas Waco Symphony Association, Inc., Texas Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, Texas

RECITAL, CHAMBER, AND FESTIVAL ENGAGEMENTS Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, Tucson, Arizona ARTS San Antonio, Texas Aspen Summer Music Festival and School, Colorado Banners at McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana Beaches Fine Arts Series, Jacksonville, Florida Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee Brevard Music Center Summer Festival, North Carolina Carmel Music Society, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Central Texas Orchestral Society, Temple, Texas Charlotte Concerts, Charlotte, North Carolina College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Fine Arts Programming, St. Joseph, Minnesota Community Series-Texoma Concerts, Sherman, Texas Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society, Texas Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas CU Presents, Boulder, Colorado El Camino College, Torrance, California Fredericksburg Music Club, Fredericksburg, Texas Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Georgetown Symphony Society, Georgetown, Texas Grand Teton Music Festival, Jackson Hole, Wyoming Hattie Bishop Speed Series, Louisville, Kentucky Humboldt State University CenterArts, Arcata, California Huntsville Chamber Music Guild, Huntsville, Alabama Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, Michigan International Keyboard Odyssiad and Festival, Fort Collins, Colorado Ithaca College Rachel S. Thaler Piano Series, Ithaca, New York Kahilu Theater, Waimea, Hawaii Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois La Jolla Music Society, California Lied Center of Kansas-University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Los Alamos Concert Association, New Mexico Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, Findlay, Ohio Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Hawaii Millersville University, Pennsylvania Musical Bridges Around the World, San Antonio, Texas

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WINNERS’ ENGAGEMENTS

Minnesota State University Moorhead Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series, Moorhead, Minnesota Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, Chicago, Illinois Oregon Music Festival, Portland, Oregon Patten Performances, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, Malibu, California Performance Santa Fe, New Mexico Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts, Fresno, California Portland Piano International SOLO Piano Series, Oregon The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida Rockport Music, Massachusetts Saint John’s Cathedral, Denver, Colorado Sanford-Hill Piano Series at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington Sanibel Music Festival, Florida Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Arizona Society for the Performing Arts, Houston, Texas

Soka Performing Arts Center, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, California Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, Alto, New Mexico Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, Atlanta, Georgia Steinway Society of the Bay Area, San Jose, California Strings Music Festival, Steamboat Springs, Colorado Sunriver Music Festival, Bend, Oregon Temple Symphony Orchestra, Temple, Texas Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Killeen, Texas University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii University of Louisville School of Music, Kentucky University of Nebraska Lied Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska University of New Orleans Musical Excursions, Louisiana University of Washington Meany Center for the Performing Arts, Seattle, Washington University of Vermont Lane Series, Burlington, Vermont Washington Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. Wassermann Festival, Logan, Utah

INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS In association with Keynote Artists Management Weiner Konzerthaus, Austria University of Winnipeg Virtuosi Series, Manitoba, Canada Vancouver Recital Society, British Columbia, Canada KAJIMOTO tour of China Heidelberg Frühling International Music Festival, Germany Klavier-Festival Ruhr, Germany Hong Kong Arts Festival Al Bustan Festival, Lebanon Duszniki International Chopin Piano Festival, Poland Fundación Excelentia, Madrid, Spain Helsingborg Piano Festival, Sweden Istanbul Music Festival, Turkey

Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. Steinway Prizewinners Concerts: BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen, Denmark Play Direct Academy, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, France Weimar Schloss Belvedere, Germany Elbphilharmonie Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Germany Schloss Elmau, Germany Leipzig Gewandhaus, Germany Luxembourg Philharmonie

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CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL The purpose of the Cliburn International Advisory Council is twofold: 1. To recognize the Competition’s role in identifying young artists and its function in providing them a stage to share their artistic vision, and 2. To serve in an advisory capacity for the winners of the Competition.

Each member of the Council has agreed to be actively involved in the career development of our artists over a three-year period (2017–2020). We are grateful for their commitment to the Cliburn’s goals of discovering the world’s best young pianists and launching their careers.

Yefim Bronfman Pianist Jean-Phillipe Collard Pianist Artistic Director, Flâneries musicales de Reims Martin Engstroem Founder and Executive Director, Verbier Festival Leila Getz, C.M., O.B.C., DFA Artistic Director and Founder, Vancouver Recital Society

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Gill Graham Group Head of Promotion, The Music Sales Group Director, Chester Music and Novello & Co. Rico Gulda Head of Artistic Planning, Wiener Konzerthaus Charles Hamlen Artistic Advisor, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Tippet Rise Art Festival Wu Han Pianist Artistic Director, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Music@Menlo

Evans Mirageas Vice President of Artistic Planning, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Graham Parker President, Universal Music Classics USA Aviram Reichert Pianist and 1997 Cliburn Bronze Medalist Associate Professor, Seoul National University Christian Thompson Director of Artistic Planning, Orchestre national de Lyon

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2017 COMPETITION PERSONNEL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Announcers Christina Allen Fred Child Elliott Forrest Audio Production Classic Sound Tom Lazarus, producer and audio engineer Michael Steinbrenner, assistant audio engineer Audiovisual Equipment and Technical Support Athan’s Audio Visual Ronnie Taylor, director of operations In-Sync, Inc. John Johns, technical engineer Your Own Productions, Inc. Harold Helmke, president Catering R.J. Catering Robert Jones, owner Communications and Publications Consultant Marilyn Bailey Computer Systems Tarrant Technology Chad Cline, managing partner Craig Christopher, partner Facilities Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall Dione Kennedy, president & CEO Jason Wise, director of programming, communications and sales Theresa Furphy, director of production Steven P. Truitt, technical director Jacob Mobberley, assistant technical director

Charles McCormick, assistant technical director Hannah Guinn, contracts & scheduling manager Chris Sanders, director of front of house Clara Silva, assistant director of front of house Chris De Leon, director of information technology Haven Zametz, events manager Gift Shop Merchandising HF Custom Solutions Joe Brown Catherine Scherer Malinda McKinnon Graphic Design Mowry Advertising & Design Jimmy Mowry, president/creative director International Management Keynote Artists Management Libby Abrahams, director Alan Coates, director Claudia Clarkson, artist manager Legal Services Goldstein and Guilliams PLC Brian Taylor Goldstein, partner Robyn Guillliams, partner Kelly Hart & Hallman Marianne M. Auld, managing partner Cheryl P. Leb, partner Lighting Design KBL Design Group Keith Buresh, lighting designer Steven Ploch, assistant lighting designer Marketing Services Regional Marketing HOLLAND collective Holland Sanders, CEO Alexandra Cambora, accounts manager

National Cinema Marketing Allied Strategic Marketing Nick Tarnowski, director Media Project Brenton Henry, producer/technical director Alec Jhangiani, producer Steven Pierce, supervising producer James Allerdyce, line producer Branden Fedde, concert director Andrew Newton, camera DOP manager Adam Gallaway, key utility Bunnee Tomlinson, media manager medici.tv Hervé Boissière, founder and managing director Dina Hasanova, director of artistic planning and production Louise Hocquigny, director of BtoC Dorothy Yeung, project coordinator Marc Pasteau, broadcast producer Christian Leblé, film director (Semifinals, Finals) Isabelle Julien, musical advisor (Semifinals, Finals) Virginie Burgun, script manager Simon Becquet, sound engineer Romain Gourand, video and streaming manager Robin Rieuvernet, streaming operator Olga Aleksandrova, chief editor Timothy Burgess, video blog director Ben Tutton, video editor Fathom Events Kellie Barnes, director, event marketing David Black, live event lead manager Bethany Claypool, sr. director, marketing Kymberli Frueh, vice president of programming Jill Jameson, program manager Mel Lauer, assistant marketing manager Katie Sawyer-Stachler, senior programming manager Katherine Schwappach, associate public relations manager

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2017 COMPETITION PERSONNEL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTINUED

Photography Official Competition Photography Ralph Lauer Carolyn Cruz Events and Program Book Photography Joyce Marshall Aya Nomura Reverie Photo Co., Jodie Miears Leo Wesson Winners and Host Family Photography Jeremy Enlow Piano Technicians Steinway & Sons Joel Bernache Ismael Cunha Steinway Hall—North Texas / Houston Steve Claunch, vice president technical services Brian Turano, chief technician, Fort Worth Nowell Gatica, chief technician, Dallas Production/Technical Services I.A.T.S.E. Local 126 Molly Faulk, president Diane “DeeDee” Freeman, business agent Program Book Ad Sales Performing Ads Company Greg Heitzman, sales

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Public Relations Services Competition European PR WildKat PR Kathleen Alder, founder and director James Hardie, account manager Winners International PR 8VA Music Consultancy Patrica Price, managing director Matt Herman, managing director Screening Auditions Venues St. Paul’s School, London Karenne Mills, Music School manager Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover Susanne Rode-Breymann, president Grit Sommer, head of events Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest David Zsoldos and Áron Pálfy, papageno.hu, local organizers Zsuzsanna Lizik, onsite coordination Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory Vitali Gavrouc, chief of the Office for Festivals, Competitions and Special Events Seoul National University, College of Music Sangjick Jun, dean of the College of Music Aviram Reichert, associate professor of piano

Hunter College–CUNY, Ida K. Lang Recital Hall Denise Mazzaferro, associate director for performing arts Texas Christian University, PepsiCo Recital Hall Richard Gipson, director of the School of Music Flo Hill, director of Conference Services Corey Hale, stage manager James Williams, piano technician Stage Manager Deborah Barr Truitt Ticketing Services Performing Arts Fort Worth Mike Cook, patron services manager Travel Arrangements Sanders Travel Centre Nancy Aronson Holly McLaughlin Jenny Westermann Voting Witness Hatter & Associates, LLP David Eason, partner Webcast Hosts Anderson & Roe Piano Duo Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe Website and App Development THNK, LLC Jerry Gamble

COMPETITORS

NIKITA ABROSIMOV

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MARTIN JAMES BARTLETT

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SERGEY BELYAVSKIY

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ALINA BERCU

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KENNETH BROBERG

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LUIGI CARROCCIA

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HAN CHEN

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RACHEL CHEUNG

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YURY FAVORIN

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MADOKA FUKAMI

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CATERINA GREWE

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DANIEL HSU

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ALYOSHA JURINIC

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NIKOLAY KHOZYAINOV

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DASOL KIM

HONGGI KIM

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SU YEON KIM

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JULIA KOCIUBAN

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RACHEL KUDO

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EUNAE LEE

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ILYA MAXIMOV

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SUN-A PARK

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LEONARDO PIERDOMENICO

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PHILIPP SCHEUCHER

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ILYA SHMUKLER

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YUTONG SUN

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YEKWON SUNWOO

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GEORGY TCHAIDZE

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TRISTAN TEO

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TONY YIKE YANG

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COMPETITORS

Nikita Abrosimov Russia | Age 28

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2012–2015 2008–2011 2003–2007

Royal College of Music Indiana University South Bend M.A. Balakirev Music College

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2013 2012 2011

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Semifinalist Gawon International Music Society Award World Piano Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL RACHMANINOFF Variations on a Theme by Corelli, op. 42 HAMELIN Toccata on “L`homme armé” STRAVINSKY Trois mouvements de Petrouchka

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL MENDELSSOHN PROKOFIEV

Variations sérieuses, op. 54 Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, op. 84

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BACH-LISZT SHOSTAKOVICH

MUSSORGSKY

Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542 24 Preludes for Piano, op. 34, nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13-17, 24 Pictures at an Exhibition

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat Major, K. 595

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Nikita Abrosimov was born in the Urals in Russia and began studying piano at age 6. After earning his undergraduate degree at the M.A. Balakirev Music College in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, he studied at Indiana University and the Royal College of Music. In 2011, he won the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, and the next year he was awarded the prestigious Gawon International Music Society Award in Seoul, South Korea. Mr. Abrosimov has performed at piano festivals in Russia, Europe, and the United States, and his notable concerto appearances include the Stars of the White Nights festival in St. Petersburg, where he performed with the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Valery Gergiev. He also has played recitals in New York (Weill Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall), Seoul (Yongsan Art Hall), and St. Petersburg (Mariinsky Concert Hall), among others. Mr. Abrosimov lives in Nizhny Novgorod with his wife and young son.

Host family: Hannah Behrens and Karim Jamal

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Martin James Bartlett United Kingdom | Age 20

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2014–present

Royal College of Music

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2014

Martin James Bartlett won the title of BBC Young Musician in 2014 and has since appeared regularly on BBC TV and radio broadcasts. In 2016, he performed as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, broadcast live on BBC One. He also was one of 27 international artists, including Elton John and Stevie Wonder, chosen by the BBC to record a cover of the Beach Boys’ classic God Only Knows. Mr. Bartlett is currently studying with Vanessa Latarche at the Royal College of Music as a Foundation Scholar. He has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, Usher Hall, and Steinway Hall in London. Internationally, he has performed across France, Monaco, Italy, Russia, and Serbia. He made his BBC Proms debut in 2015 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

He also has performed with the BBC Concert, BBC Symphony, Bournemouth Symphony, and European Union Chamber orchestras. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and wine collecting.

BBC Young Musician of the Year

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BACH HAMELIN SCHUBERT BARBER

Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Impromptu in G-Flat Major, D. 899, op. 90, no. 3 Sonata for Piano, op. 26

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCARLATTI

GRANADOS SCHUMANN-LISZT PROKOFIEV

Sonata in E Major, K. 380 Sonata in B Minor, K. 27 “El amor y la muerta” from Goyescas, op. 11 Widmung Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BACH BEETHOVEN LISZT PROKOFIEV

Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826 Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, op. 31, no. 3 Sonetto 104 del Petrarca Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, op. 28

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Host family: Andy Power

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Sergey Belyavskiy Russia | Age 23

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2016–present Buchmann Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University 2011–2016 Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016

2016 2015 2014

Sydney International Piano Competition, Semifinalist and Best Performance of a Work by Liszt Franz Liszt International Piano Competition, Second Prize eMuse Online Music Competition, Grand Prize Maria Canals International Piano Competition, Second Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL SCHUBERT HAMELIN TANEEV LISZT

Fantasie in C Major, D. 760, op. 15 (“Der Wanderer”) Toccata on “L’homme armé” Prelude and Fugue in G-sharp Minor, op. 29 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp Minor

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN LISZT PROKOFIEV

Variations and Fugue in E-flat Major, op. 35 (“Eroica”) Faribolo Pasteur in G Minor Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, op. 14

SEMIFINAL RECITAL TCHAIKOVSKY DEBUSSY SIBELIUS LISZT

Grand Sonata in G Major, op. 37 La plus que lente Valse triste, op. 44, no. 1 Réminiscences de Don Juan

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

FINAL QUINTET FRANCK

Piano Quintet in F Minor

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Born in Moscow to a family of musicians, Sergey Belyavskiy began playing piano at age 5 and enrolled at Central Music School under the Moscow State Conservatory at age 9. He won his first piano competition at 11, and has since won prizes at the Liszt, Sydney, Canals, and eMuse competitions, among others.

His concerto appearances include the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva, the Symphony Orchestra of Valles, and the Moscow and Kazakhstan state orchestras. His recitals at major concert venues include Carnegie Hall in New York, Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, and Salle Cortot in Paris. Mr. Belyavskiy has attended master classes with Van Cliburn (in Moscow in 2011), Andrzej Jasinski, Leslie Howard, Yoheved Kaplinsky, and András Schiff, and completed studies at the Moscow Conservatory with Eliso Virsaladze in 2016. He now studies with Arie Vardi at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University. Mr. Belyavskiy has released three solo CDs, most recently of Chopin’s 24 Etudes. Besides music, his passions include swimming, running, dancing, and reading.

Host family: Dawn and Andy Taft

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Alina Bercu Romania | Age 27

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2012–2014 2011–2012 2007–2011

University of Music and Performing Arts Frankfurt am Main University of Music Nürnberg, Germany University of Music Franz Liszt, Weimar

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2014

2011

2007

As a young teen, Alina Bercu was awarded a special prize by Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for promoting her nation through culture. She started piano lessons at age 7 in her native Campina, Romania, and her family soon moved to Brasov so she could study piano at Transylvania University. She went on to study in Germany with Grigory Gruzman (Weimar University) and Wolfgang Manz (Nuremberg University), among others. Ms. Bercu has performed at major concert venues including Carnegie Hall and in Zurich, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Rome, and Bucharest. Her orchestra appearances include the Vienna Philharmonic, Orchestre de chambre de Lausanne, and Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra. Her Schubert-Brahms recording with violinist Ilian Garnet, winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, won the Golden Label prize in Belgium and the Cle d’Or in France. Ms. Bercu has won prizes at the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition, the European Piano Contest, and the World Piano Competition (Cincinnati), among others, as well as at chamber-music competitions as a member of Duo Enesco. In addition to music, Ms. Bercu is devoted to travel, running, and cooking.

European Piano Contest Bremen, Second Prize ZF Musikpreis International Piano Competition, Second Prize Premio Trio di Trieste International Chamber Music Competition (as member of Duo Enescu), Third Prize Clara Haskil International Piano Competition, Finalist

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BACH HAMELIN PROKOFIEV

Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL LIEBERMANN SCHUMANN

Gargoyles, op. 29 Carnaval, op. 9

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 30 in E Major, op. 109 CHOPIN Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat Major, op. 61 DEBUSSY Images, Book I RACHMANINOFF Étude-tableau in F Minor, op. 33, no. 1

Étude-tableau in D Major, op. 39, no. 9

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K. 271

FINAL QUINTET BRAHMS

Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26

Host family: Becky and Greg Haskin

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Kenneth Broberg United States | Age 23

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2016–present 2011–2016

Park International Center for Music Moores School of Music, University of Houston

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2017 2016 2015

2015

Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition, First Prize Sydney International Piano Competition, Fourth Prize Seattle Symphony International Piano Competition, Second Prize New Orleans International Piano Competition, Third Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL FRANCK-BAUER HAMELIN BACH BARBER

Prélude, Fugue et Variation, op. 18 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911 Sonata for Piano, op. 26

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCRIABIN CHOPIN CHOPIN LISZT

Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp Major, op. 30 Three Mazurkas, op. 59 Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52 Après une lecture de Dante (Fantasia quasi sonata)

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCHUBERT LISZT

Four Impromptus, D. 899, op. 90 Sonata in B Minor

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43

A native of Minneapolis, Kenneth Broberg studied piano from age 6 through high school under Dr. Joseph Zins. He continued his studies with Nancy Weems at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. He is now a graduate student working with 2001 Cliburn gold medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch at Park University in Parkville, Missouri. Mr. Broberg has won first prizes at the Hastings and Dallas international piano competitions, in addition to medals at the Sydney, Seattle, New Orleans, and Wideman (Shreveport) competitions. Several of his performances at last year’s Sydney International Piano Competition were released on CD on the Universal Music label. He has performed as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Sydney Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Dallas Chamber Symphony, and the Louisiana Philharmonic, among others. Mr. Broberg has had solo, chamber, and concerto performances broadcast on NPR and ABC (Australia) radio. His passions include hockey, baseball, books, and movies.

Host family: Becky J. Brooks and Tom Kees

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Luigi Carroccia Italy | Age 25

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2016–present Birmingham Conservatoire 2012–2016 Conservatorio “Claudio Monteverdi” Bolzano

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2015

2015 2015

Luigi Carroccia was born into a musical family, and his first piano teachers were his father and grandfather. He continued studies at the Claudio Monteverdi Conservatory in Bolzano, where he earned undergraduate and master’s degrees with honors. He has won prizes in many competitions, such as the Maria Herrero International Competition in Granada and the Premio Abbado, organized by the Italian Ministry of Culture in memory of Claudio Abbado.

He also was a finalist at the 2015 Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition and a semifinalist at the 2015 International Fryderyk Chopin Competition. Mr. Carroccia has given numerous recitals in Naples, Rome, and elsewhere in Italy, as well as in Poland, the United States, Great Britain, Bulgaria, and Germany. Besides music, his passions include cooking.

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, Semifinalist Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, Finalist Premio Abbado, Second Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL GLUCK-SGAMBATI CHOPIN SCRIABIN HAMELIN

“Mélodie” from Orfeo ed Euridice Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat Major, op. 61 Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp Minor, op. 23 Toccata on “L’homme armé”

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL CHOPIN CHOPIN CZERNY KABALEVSKY

Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, op. 60 Two Nocturnes, op. 62 Variations from a Theme by Rode in E-flat Major, op. 33 Rondo in A Minor, op. 59

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCHUBERT BRAHMS

Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960 Sechs Klavierstücke, op. 118

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO BEETHOVEN

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, op. 58

Host family: Jon Suder

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Han Chen Taiwan | Age 25

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2016–present 2010–2015

New England Conservatory The Juilliard School

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2013 2011

China International Piano Competition, First Prize Hong Kong International Piano Competition, Sixth Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL CARTER Caténaires (2006) RACHMANINOFF Étude-tableau in G Minor, op. 33, no. 8

Étude-tableau in C-sharp Minor, op. 33, no. 9 HAYDN Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:42 HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé” LISZT Réminiscences de Don Juan

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SHOSTAKOVICH ADÈS LISZT

Prelude and Fugue in D-flat Major, op. 87, no. 15 Three Mazurkas, op. 27 Sonata in B Minor

SEMIFINAL RECITAL ‹

BACH-BUSONI SCRIABIN JANÁCEK SCHUBERT

Chaconne in D Minor, BWV 1004 Fantasie in B Minor, op. 28 Piano Sonata 1.X.1905 (“From the Street”) Fantasie in C Major, D. 760, op. 15 (“Der Wanderer”)

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30

Host family: Doreen Bruner and Cynthia Will

Han Chen, a native of Taichung, Taiwan, studied with Yoheved Kaplinsky at The Juilliard School, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, in part on a Van Cliburn Alumni Scholarship.

He continues his studies at the New England Conservatory with Wha Kyung Byun. As first-prize winner of the Sixth China International Piano Competition, Mr. Chen released his debut CD, of Liszt opera transcriptions, on Naxos Records.

He has performed with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (under Vladimir Ashkenazy), Aspen Music Festival Brass Ensemble, China Symphony Orchestra, Macao Orchestra, Juilliard Orchestra, Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, and National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, and given recitals in New York, Taiwan, and China. A modern-music enthusiast, Mr. Chen collaborated closely with Juilliard’s new-music ensemble, AXIOM (as in John Cage’s Concerto for Prepared Piano), and is on the roster of the New York-based Ensemble Échappé. His program of all New York-based composers at the newmusic venue Spectrum was a Time Out New York critic’s pick. Mr. Chen also is an avid composer whose works have been performed in Taiwan, New York, Aspen, and beyond.

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Rachel Cheung Hong Kong | Age 25

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013–2015 2011–2013

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Yale School of Music

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016

2012

2009

Rachel Cheung, who has been a Young Steinway Artist since 2011, has studied with Peter Frankl at the Yale School of Music and with Eleanor Wong at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts. She has won numerous prizes and awards, including fifth prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition, and was a semifinalist at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. Last year, she won a Carnegie Weill Hall debut recital as a special prize in the New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Audition—that debut will take place in March 2018.

She has collaborated with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under Edo de Waart, Sydney Symphony with Vladimir Ashkenazy, London Chamber Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, and Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. She has performed recitals at the Auditorium du Louvre in Paris, London’s Steinway Hall, and the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts in Toronto, among others.

Ms. Cheung has twice been honored by the Hong Kong government for her contributions to culture and performed in the gala concert in Kiev celebrating the centenary of Vladimir Horowitz.

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New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Audition, Special Prize Geneva International Piano Competition, Georges Liebenson Prize Leeds International Piano Competition, Fifth Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL SCHUBERT DEBUSSY

LISZT HAMELIN

Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946 Voiles from Preludes, Book I Ce qu’a vu le vent d’ouest from Preludes, Book I Mephisto Waltz No. 1 Toccata on “L’homme armé”

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SIBELIUS CHOPIN

Valse triste, op. 44, no. 1 24 Preludes, op. 28

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCHUMANN PROKOFIEV

Kreisleriana, op. 16 Sonata No. 6 in A Major, op. 82

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET BRAHMS

Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34

FINAL CONCERTO BEETHOVEN

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, op. 58

Host family: Nancy and Paul Witt

COMPETITORS

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013–2015 2004–2012

Yury Favorin Russia | Age 30

Universität Mozarteum Salzburg Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2010 2007

Queen Elisabeth Competition, Fourth Prize Olivier Messiaen Competition—Contemporary Piano, Fourth Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL PROKOFIEV TCHAIKOVSKY HAMELIN LISZT

Four Etudes, op. 2 Two Pieces, op. 10 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Réminiscences de Puritains de Bellini

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL BACH-BUSONI Ich ruf’ zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 RACHMANINOFF Variations on a Theme by Corelli, op. 42 SCRIABIN Sonata No. 10, op. 70 LISZT Scherzo and March

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, op. 106 “Hammerklavier” SHOSTAKOVICH Sonata No. 1, op. 12

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET FRANCK

Piano Quintet in F Minor

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, op. 16

Moscow native Yury Favorin started his music instruction at age 5, and pursued piano, clarinet, and composition at the Gnessins Moscow Secondary Special School. He continued his education at the Moscow Conservatory and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. In 2016, he was invited to be on the faculty of the Moscow Conservatory. Mr. Favorin has won prizes at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels and the Olivier Messiaen International Piano Competition in Paris.

He has played with conductors including Pierre Boulez and Marin Alsop, and given recitals in Russia, the United States, France, Germany, Austria, Norway, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Japan, and more. He is a regular participant in music festivals such as Crazy Days in Nantes, France, and in Japan; and La Rocque-d’Anthéron in France. Mr. Favorin enjoys premiering works by contemporary composers. His many recordings include Liszt and 20th-century Russian composers, but also new music and improvisations. He has been part of several groups devoted to freely improvised music, including his own ERROR 404.

Host family: Karen and Chris Hull

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Madoka Fukami Japan | Age 28

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013–2016 2009–2013 2008–2013 2006–2008

Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel Conservatoire national supérieur de musique de Paris Ecole normale de musique de Paris Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016

2015

Madoka Fukami studied at the Tokyo National University of the Arts, then earned two master’s degrees at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique de Paris, and a concert artist diploma at the Ecole normale de musique de Paris. She has been artist in residence at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium under the direction of Maria João Pires. Ms. Fukami has won prizes at more than 10 international competitions and has performed with the NHK Orchestra, Porto National Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia, and the Chamber Orchestra of Paris. Her recent recital and concerto appearances include the Théâtre des Champs Élysées in Paris and the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, among others. She has a particular passion for French music.

She won the Maurice Ravel Foundation prize for her Ravel performances at the Long-Thibaud-Crespin competition, and her recital of Debussy’s complete etudes was broadcast by Radio France’s France Musique. She loves cooking, fitness, musical theater, and visiting art galleries.

International Piano Competition “Teresa Llacuna”–Ville de Valence, Second Prize Long–Thibaud–Crespin “Marguerite Long” International Competition, Fifth Prize and Best Performance of Ravel

PRELIMINARY RECITAL GINASTERA BEETHOVEN HAMELIN RAVEL CHOPIN

Sonata No. 1, op. 22 Rondo in G Major, op. 51, no. 2 Toccata on “L’homme armé” “Ondine” from Gaspard de la nuit Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat Major, op. 61

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL STRAVINSKY RAVEL SCHUBERT

Piano-Rag-Music Miroirs Sonata in A Major, D. 664, op. posth. 120

SEMIFINAL RECITAL C.P.E. BACH Keyboard Sonata in A Minor, Wq. 49, no. 1 “Württemberg” DEBUSSY Études, Book II MENDELSSOHN Rondo capriccioso, op. 14 LISZT Après une lecture de Dante (Fantasia quasi sonata)

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO LISZT

Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major

Host family: Marcia and Glenn Garoon

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Caterina Grewe Germany | Age 29

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2015–present Hochschule für Musik, Detmold 2010–2013 Royal College of Music

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2015 2015 2014

Lyon International Piano Competition, Second Prize Dublin International Piano Competition, Fourth Prize Maria Canals International Piano Competition, Third Prize Rhodes International Piano Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAYDN HAMELIN SCRIABIN LISZT LISZT

Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:33 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp Minor, op. 23 Trübe Wolken (Nuages gris) Transcendental Etude No. 8 “Wilde Jagd”

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL PROKOFIEV SCHUMANN

Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, op. 14 Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, op. 14 (1836)

SEMIFINAL RECITAL TAKEMITSU SCHUMANN LISZT

Rain Tree Sketch II Davidsbündlertänze, op. 6 Après une lecture de Dante (Fantasia quasi sonata)

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43

Host family: Julia Allison

Born in Tokyo, German-Japanese pianist Caterina Grewe is a Steinway Artist who has given recitals at Royal Albert Hall, at Steinway Halls in London and Hamburg, and at venues in Dublin, Barcelona, and Moscow. Her recitals have been broadcast by the BBC, NDR in Hamburg, and Radio France in Paris. She has made concerto appearances with the Classic Philharmonic Orchestra Hamburg, Oldenburg State Orchestra, Jove Orquestra Nacional de Catalunya (Barcelona), and RTE National Symphony Orchestra (Ireland). She was a prize winner at the 2015 Maria Canals International Piano Competition and the 2015 Dublin International Piano Competition. Ms. Grewe was listed as “an artist to watch” by Gramophone after her debut CD (2016), which features Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze and his Sonata No. 3. Ms. Grewe studied at Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal College of Music, where she was awarded the HRH Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Rose Bowl by the Prince of Wales for her achievements. She is completing her Konzertexamen under the tutelage of Alfredo Perl at the Hochschule für Musik in Detmold. Ms. Grewe enjoys travel and all forms of art, from painting to fashion, and is a big tennis fan.

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Daniel Hsu

United States | Age 19

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2008–present Curtis Institute of Music

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2015 2015

A native of the San Francisco Bay area, Daniel Hsu began piano studies with Larisa Kagan at 6. He was accepted at age 10 to the Curtis Institute of Music, where he is the Richard A. Doran Fellow and studies with Gary Graffman and Eleanor Sokoloff. In 2016, Mr. Hsu was named a Gilmore Young Artist and won the bronze medal at the 9th Hamamatsu International Piano Competition. As firstprize winner of the 2015 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, Mr. Hsu made his Carnegie Hall debut in April 2017. He made his solo debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra in June 2016, and concerto appearances this season include concerts with the Grand Rapids Symphony, New Haven Symphony, and Symphonia Boca Raton. His notable recitals include appearances at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; Chicago’s Dame Myra Hess Concert Series; and Merkin Concert Hall’s Tuesday matinee series in New York. Mr. Hsu also is a film buff and enjoys computer programming.

He contributed to the creation of the Workflow productivity app, which won a 2015 Apple Design Award and has improved the experience of mobile devices for visually impaired users.

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Gilmore Young Artist Award Hamamatsu International Piano Competition, Third Prize Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BEETHOVEN HAMELIN LISZT

Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, op. 110 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Réminiscences de Don Juan

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL BACH-BUSONI MUSSORGSKY

Chaconne in D Minor, BWV 1004 Pictures at an Exhibition

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCHUBERT BRAHMS

Four Impromptus, D. 899, op. 90 Variations on a Theme by Handel, op. 24

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET FRANCK

Piano Quintet in F Minor

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Host family: Sharon Godwin

COMPETITORS

Alyosha Jurinic Croatia | Age 28

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2014–present University of Music Franz Liszt, Weimar 2011–2014 Scuola di Musica di Fiesole 2009–2011 University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna 2007–2012 Academy of Music, University of Zagreb

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2015 2014 2014

Queen Elisabeth Competition, Fifth Prize International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, Finalist Luciano Luciani Intenational Piano Competition, First Prize Massarosa International Piano Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL DEBUSSY Rêverie BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 13 in E-flat Major, op. 27, no. 1 (“Quasi una fantasia”) HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé” SCHUMANN-LISZT Widmung LISZT Concert Etude No. 2 in F Minor “La Leggierezza” LISZT Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 in A Minor

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL DEBUSSY SCHUMANN

Images, Book II Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, op. 11

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCHUBERT DORMAN CHOPIN CHOPIN CHOPIN

Sonata in A Major, D. 664, op. posth. 120 Piano Sonata No. 5 Nocturne in D-flat Major, op. 27, no. 2 Mazurkas, op. 17, nos. 1 and 2 Etudes, op. 25, nos. 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, and 12

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, op. 16

Host family: Margaret and Craig Dearden

Alyosha Jurinic won the International Robert Schumann Competition in 2012, and was a fifth-prize winner of the 2016 Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition and a finalist at the 2015 International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition.

He won the Best Young Musician Award from the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, and is the youngest-ever recipient of the Croatian Ministry of Culture’s Vladimir Nazor Award, given annually for highest achievement in the arts. Mr. Jurinic made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2015 and has performed with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, Croatian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic, National Orchestra of Belgium, Royal Flemish Philharmonic Orchestra, Kosovo Philharmonic, and others. His festival appearances include Piano Fortissimo in Zagreb, Dubrovnik Summer Festival in Croatia, Kiev Summer Music Evenings, and Serate Musicali in Milan, as well as Chopin festivals in Serbia, France (the George Sand House), and Chopin’s birthplace in Poland. Mr. Jurinic is currently studying with Grigory Gruzman at the Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt in Weimar. His passions include film, TV, pop music, books, fitness, and soccer tactics.

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Nikolay Khozyainov Russia | Age 24

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2015–present 2010–2015

Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2012 2012

Nikolay Khozyainov was born in Blagoveshchensk in far eastern Russia and made his debut at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory at age 7 in a Handel piano concerto. He won first prize at the Dublin International Piano Competition, second prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition, and was a finalist at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. Mr. Khozyainov has performed at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall in London, and Lincoln Center in New York, Kennedy Center in Washington, the Théâtre de Champs-Élysées and the Louvre in Paris, Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, and Suntory Hall in Tokyo. He has recorded several CDs and has performed concertos with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Symphony Orchestra, and many others. Mr. Khozyainov is now pursuing an advanced degree at the Hochschule für Musik Theater und Medien Hannover, where he studies with Arie Vardi. When he’s not playing piano, he likes listening to opera and often visits opera theaters.

Sydney International Piano Competition, Second Prize Dublin International Piano Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAYDN Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:33 CHOPIN Etude in C Major, op. 10, no. 1 RACHMANINOFF Étude-tableau in C Minor, op. 39, no. 1 LISZT Après un lecture de Dante (Fantasia quasi sonata) HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé”

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN RAVEL STRAVINSKY

Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, op. 110 Pavane pour une infante défunte Trois mouvements de Petrouchka

SEMIFINAL RECITAL CHOPIN Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, op. 27, no. 1 CHOPIN Ballade No. 2 in F Major, op. 38 SCHUMANN Fantasie in C Major, op. 17 LISZT-BUSONI Variations on Two Themes from Mozart’s Opera

Marriage of Figaro

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30

Host family: Karen and David Seidler

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Dasol Kim

South Korea | Age 28

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2011–present 2006–2011

Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover Hochschule für Musik und Theater Leipzig

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2015 2012 2012 2011

Young Concert Artist International Auditions, First Prize Concours Geza Anda, Second Prize Kissinger KlavierOlymp, First Prize Epinal International Piano Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAYDN ALBÉNIZ HAMELIN RAVEL

Sonata in E Major, Hob. XVI:31 “Triana” from Iberia, Book II Toccata on “L’homme armé” Gaspard de la nuit

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCRIABIN CHOPIN

Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp Major, op. 30 24 Preludes, op. 28

SEMIFINAL RECITAL MENDELSSOHN KAPUSTIN SCHUBERT

Fantasie in F-sharp Minor, op. 28 (“Scottish Sonata”) Intermezzo in D-flat Major, op. 40, no. 7 Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Dasol Kim has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, Berlin Konzerthaus Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, and many more, and with notable conductors including Alan Gilbert, Marin Alsop, and David Zinman. He was a first-prize winner of the 2015 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, 2010 Young Concert Artists European Auditions, and 2011 Epinal International Piano Competition. Mr. Kim has appeared at festivals including La Roque-d’Anthéron in France, the Kissinger Sommer in Germany, and the PyeongChang Music Festival in Korea.

His chamber-music collaborators include cellists Gautier Capuçon and Myungwha Chung, violinist Svetlin Roussev, and violist Maxim Rysanov, among others. His debut CD, Dasol Kim Plays Schumann, was released on Deutsche Grammophon in 2015. He currently studies at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover with Arie Vardi. Away from the piano, Mr. Kim loves literature, movies, and running, as well as restaurants and wine.

Host family: Lisa and Shannon Logan

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Honggi Kim

South Korea | Age 25

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2016–present Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt 2014–2016 Hochschule für Musik und Theater München 2010–2014 Korea National University of Arts

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2014 2013 2013

Honggi Kim won the Isang Yun International Music Competition in Korea and also has earned top prizes at the Geneva International Music Competition and China International Piano Competition. He was born in Seoul and pursued music at the Seoul Arts High School and Korea National University of Arts. He is a graduate of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München and is now studying at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt with Arnulf von Arnim. Mr. Kim has given recitals in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, China, Singapore, Japan, and Korea, and performed with orchestras including Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Macau Orchestra, Changwon Symphony Orchestra, Wonju Symphony Orchestra, and Korean Symphony Orchestra. Away from the piano, Mr. Kim enjoys jogging and cooking.

Schubert International Music Competition, Special Prize Geneva International Music Competition, Third Prize China International Piano Competition, Third Prize Isang Yun International Music Competition, First Prize and Special Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAMELIN CHOPIN RAVEL LISZT-VOLODOS

Toccata on “L’homme armé” Rondo in E-flat Major, op. 16 Gaspard de la nuit Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13 in A Minor

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL HAYDN Sonata in E Major, Hob. XVI:31 RACHMANINOFF Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, op. 28

SEMIFINAL RECITAL VINE SCHUMANN TCHAIKOVSKY- FEINBERG

Sonata No. 1 Kreisleriana, op. 16 Scherzo from Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, op. 16

Host family: Edita and Ron Adams

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Su Yeon Kim South Korea | Age 23

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013–present Universität Mozarteum Salzburg 2012–2013 Korea National University of Arts

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2015

2014

Queen Elisabeth Competition, Semifinalist International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, Semifinalist J. N. Hummel International Piano Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL SCRIABIN HAMELIN BEETHOVEN KREISLER- RACHMANINOFF

Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp Minor, op. 19 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Sonata No. 21 in C Major, op. 53 (“Waldstein”) Liebesfreud

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCHUMANN LISZT

Kreisleriana, op. 16 Vallée d’Obermann

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BACH-PETRI CHOPIN PROKOFIEV

Schafe können sicher weiden, BWV 208 Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, op. 58 Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, op. 82

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Su Yeon Kim began playing piano at age 5 and studied at the Korean Institute for the Gifted in Arts at Korea National University of Arts. Since 2013, she has continued her studies with Pavel Gililov at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg.

Ms. Kim was a semifinalist at the 17th Chopin International Piano Competition in 2015 and at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2016. She also won first prize at the 2014 Johann Nepomuk Hummel International Piano Competition.

In 2015, Ms. Kim performed a recital at Hercules Hall in Munich, Germany.

She has appeared on KBS Classic FM (the Korean Broadcasting System) and performed extensively in Korea, Japan, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Spain, Italy, and Slovakia, including on a concert series sponsored by Kawai Piano.

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO CHOPIN

Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, op. 11

Host family: Sheila Palagi and Ann P. Pate

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Julia Kociuban Poland | Age 25

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2012–present Universität Mozarteum Salzburg 2010–2013 Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, Warsaw

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2015

Born in Krakow, Julia Kociuban started her piano education at age 5 and graduated from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. She currently studies with Pavel Gililov at Universität Mozarteum Salzburg. In 2015, she was the first Polish semifinalist in the history of the International Tchaikovsky Competition, and in 2016 she won third prize at the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg. Ms. Kociuban has performed at venues in Europe (Hercules Hall in Munich, Konzerthaus in Vienna, and Laeiszhalle in Hamburg), North America, and Asia.

She has collaborated with the NDR Symphony Orchestra and Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, among others, and worked with conductors including Hans Graf, Neeme Jarvi, and Kristjan Jarvi. In 2015, her debut solo album, Schumann, Chopin, Bacewicz, was released on the Polish classical label Dux. Her album Karneval der Tiere with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and Lahav Shani was released in 2016.

Her other interests include art, books, movies, and cooking.

International Mozart Competition, Third Prize International Tchaikovsky Competition, Semifinalist

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 13 in E-flat Major, op. 27, no. 1 (“Quasi una fantasia”) HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé” SZYMANOWSKI Etude in B-flat Minor, op. 4, no. 3 PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCHUMANN RAVEL

Carnaval, op. 9 La Valse

SEMIFINAL RECITAL MOZART TCHAIKOVSKY CHOPIN

Sonata No. 12 in F Major, K. 332 Méditation, op. 72, no. 5 Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, op. 58

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO CHOPIN

Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, op. 21

Host family: Sandi and Greg Wilson

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COMPETITORS

Rachel Kudo

United States | Age 30

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013–2016 2011–2013 2005–2011

Stony Brook University Mannes College of Music The Juilliard School

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2015

2008

U.S. National Chopin Piano Competition, Second Prize and Best Polonaise Prize Gilmore Young Artist Award

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BACH HAMELIN BARBER

Overture in the French Style in B Minor, BWV 831 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Sonata for Piano, op. 26

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN SCHUMANN

Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, op. 31, no. 3 Carnaval, op. 9

SEMIFINAL RECITAL MOZART CHOPIN CHOPIN BEETHOVEN

Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576 Nocturne in D-flat Major, op. 27, no. 2 Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52 Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, op. 111

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO BRAHMS

Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, op. 15

A winner of the Gilmore Young Artist Award, Rachel Kudo gave her first performances with orchestra at age 16 in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and De Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She has since performed with the Warsaw Philharmonic in Poland and the RTE National Symphony Orchestra in Ireland, among others.

She has appeared in recital at Chopin’s birthplace in Poland, Salle Cortot in Paris, Musikverein in Vienna, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Aspen Music Festival, Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago, and Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Carnegie Hall in New York. Born in Washington, D.C., to Japanese-Korean parents, Ms. Kudo began studying piano at age 4 with Emilio del Rosario and continued at The Juilliard School and the Mannes College of Music. Her past teachers include Richard Goode, Yoheved Kaplinsky, and Gilbert Kalish, and she currently studies with Leon Fleisher. She enjoys yoga, cooking, and traveling.

Host family: Suzy and Ray Rhodes

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COMPETITORS

EunAe Lee

South Korea | Age 29

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013–present 2011–2013 2006–2011

Northwestern University Mannes College of Music The Juilliard School

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016

2016 2016

2015

EunAe Lee, born in Seoul, made her solo debut at age 14, performing the Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra under Bong Kim. She won a full scholarship to The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division and completed the five-year accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degree program.

She earned a professional studies diploma at the Mannes School of Music, studying with Richard Goode, and is now at Northwestern University with James Giles. Ms. Lee won second prize and the Yehuda Meir memorial award for outstanding performance of a Chopin etude at the 2015 Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Competition.

She also won prizes at the 2014 Hilton Head International Piano Competition and the 2011 ARD International Music Competition in Munich, where she performed the Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Performance highlights include solo and chamber appearances at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, Merkin Hall, and the Mannes Concert Hall, among others.

Away from the piano, Ms. Lee enjoys swimming, watching soccer games, and reading plays.

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World Piano Teachers Association International Piano Competition, Second Prize Queen Elisabeth Competition, Semifinalist Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Competition, Second Prize and Special Chopin Etude Prize Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, Semifinalist

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAYDN DEBUSSY CHOPIN HAMELIN

Sonata in B-flat Major, Hob. XVI:41 Étude pour les arpèges composés Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, op. 58 Toccata on “L’homme armé”

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCARLATTI

BEETHOVEN LISZT LISZT

Sonata in G Minor, K. 426 Sonata in G Major, K. 455 Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, op. 110 Sonetto 104 del Petrarca Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C-sharp Minor

SEMIFINAL RECITAL WILD BRAHMS RAVEL BARTÓK

Hommage à Poulenc Variations on a Theme by Handel, op. 24 Sonatine Sonata (1926)

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Host family: Peg and John Pokrifcsak

COMPETITORS

Ilya Maximov Russia | Age 30

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2014–2016 2011–2014 2006–2011

Universität Mozarteum Salzburg Royal College of Music Conservatori del Liceu

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2015 2014 2013

Viotti International Piano Competition, First Prize Scottish International Piano Competition, Second Prize Jose Iturbi International Piano Competition, Second Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL FRANCK-BAUER Prélude, Fugue et Variations, op. 18 HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé” RACHMANINOFF Prelude in G-sharp Minor, op. 32, no. 12 RACHMANINOFF Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 36 (1931)

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL ALBÉNIZ MUSSORGSKY

“Evocación” and “El puerto” from Iberia, Book I Pictures at an Exhibition

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 9 in E Major, op. 14, no. 1 RACHMANINOFF Étude-tableau in C Minor, op. 33, no. 3 Étude-tableau in E-flat Minor, op. 33, no. 4 Étude-tableau in C-sharp Minor, op. 33, no. 9 PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, op. 84,

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26

Ilya Maximov, winner of the 2015 G.B. Viotti International Piano Competition in Italy, has been a top prizewinner at more than 15 competitions, including the Maria Canals, Hilton Head, Jose Iturbi, and the Scottish international piano competitions. In 2011, he received the audience award at Musical Olympus festival in St. Petersburg. He has performed at top concert halls and festivals in Europe, Asia, and the United States, including Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, Salle Cortot in Paris, Carnegie Hall, Chamber Hall of Berlin Philharmonie, and more. He regularly performs as a recitalist and with orchestras such as Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Teatro Carlo Felice Orchestra, Wuhan Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. Born in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Mr. Maximov played his first concerto with the Yekaterinburg Philharmonic Orchestra at age 8. He graduated from Royal College of Music in London and Universität Mozarteum Salzburg.

When not at the piano, Mr. Maximov enjoys chess.

Host family: Rebecca Stern and Stephen Nold

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COMPETITORS

Sun-A Park

United States | Age 29

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2014–present Yale University 2011–2014 Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover 2005–2011 The Juilliard School

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2013 2011

Sun-A Park was born in Busan, South Korea, and grew up in New Jersey. She began piano at age 4 and studied at The Juilliard School, where she completed undergraduate and graduate programs.

She currently studies with Boris Berman at the Yale School of Music. Ms. Park has won prizes at several competitions including the 2013 Sendai International Music Competition, 2011 Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, and the 2000 Gina Bachauer Junior International Piano Competition.

Concerto engagements have included performances with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, San Marino Republic Orchestra, Orchestra Haydn, New Jersey Symphony, and Albany Symphony. She has performed at Alice Tully Hall and Benaroya Hall in the United States, National Dublin Hall in Ireland, Sejong Arts Center in South Korea, the Miguel Delibes Cultural Center in Spain, and the Sendai Cultural Center in Japan.

Ms. Park loves animals (especially dogs) and relishes traveling and visiting art galleries and museums.

Sendai International Piano Competition, Fourth Prize Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, Fifth Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BACH Capriccio in B-flat Major, BWV 992 (“On the departure of a beloved brother”) HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé” SCHUMANN Humoreske in B-flat Major, op. 20

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL MOZART CHOPIN CHOPIN SCRIABIN

Sonata No. 2 in F Major, K. 280 Nocturne in B Major, op. 62, no. 1 Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, op. 54 Sonata No. 5, op. 53

SEMIFINAL RECITAL CORIGLIANO COUPERIN DEBUSSY BRAHMS

Etude Fantasy “L’exquise” from Vingt-septième ordre Images, Book I Sonata No. 1 in C Major, op. 1

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K. 271

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Host family: Connie Langston

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COMPETITORS

Leonardo Pierdomenico Italy | Age 24

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2014–present Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia 2016 Music Academy of the West

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2011 2011

Queen Elisabeth Competition, Semifinalist Premio Venezia, First Prize Bronze Medal of the Italian Republic Presidency

PRELIMINARY RECITAL CLEMENTI HAMELIN BRAHMS

Sonata No. 5 in F-sharp Minor, op. 25 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Books I and II, op. 35

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL LISZT Ballade No. 2 in B Minor RACHMANINOFF Variations on a Theme by Chopin, op. 22

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN CHOPIN

Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, op. 7 Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, op. 23 Ballade No. 2 in F Major, op. 38 Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, op. 47 Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO LISZT

Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major

Leonardo Pierdomenico is studying for his master’s degree under Benedetto Lupo at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. Born in Pescara, he graduated from the Luisa D’Annunzio conservatory there, then studied at the Fiesole School of Music. Mr. Pierdomenico won the 2011 Premio Venezia piano competition in Venice and was a semifinalist at the 2016 Queen Elisabeth Competition, where his Chopin Ballade No. 1 in G Minor was included on the best-of-competition CD, released by harmonia mundi. Mr. Pierdomenico was named a fellow of the 2016 Music Academy of the West Festival in Santa Barbara, where he worked with artists such as Jeremy Denk, Jerome Lowenthal, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Julian Martin, and Leon Fleisher. He also has played solo recitals in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, and in the major venues of Italy, and his performances have been featured on the radio in Belgium, Italy, and Santa Barbara, California. In 2011, he was awarded a medal for his artistic achievements by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. When not at the piano, Mr. Pierdomenico especially enjoys painting and soccer.

Host family: Alice and Charles Scoma

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COMPETITORS

Philipp Scheucher Austria | Age 24

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2011–present University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016

2016 2015

2015

Philipp Scheucher was born in Graz, Austria, and began music studies at age 5. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz and is now in the master’s program there under the tutelage of Markus Schirmer. Mr. Scheucher has performed in some of Europe’s most important concert halls, including the Golden Hall at the Vienna Musikverein, Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Hercules Hall in Munich, and Konzerthaus Berlin. He also has performed in France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Poland, Croatia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. He won first prizes at the 2015 Aarhus International Piano Competition in Denmark and at the 2014 Cologne International Piano Competition, and second prizes at the 2015 Ferenc Liszt Competition in Italy and the 2016 UNISA International Piano Competition in South Africa. Mr. Scheucher has performed with the Graz Philharmonic, the K&K Philharmonic, and Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestras. His other passions include books, skateboarding, movies and TV, and driving.

Arcangelo Speranza International Piano Competition, Third Prize UNISA International Piano Competition, Second Prize Ferenc Liszt International Piano Competition, San Benedetto, Second Prize Aarhus International Piano Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BEETHOVEN HAMELIN AUERBACH LISZT LISZT

Fantasia in G Minor, op. 77 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Prelude in D Minor, op. 41, no. 24 Consolation No. 3 Rhapsodie espagnole

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL MOZART RAVEL

STRAVINSKY

Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 “Oiseaux tristes” from Miroirs “Alborada del gracioso” from Miroirs Trois mouvements de Petrouchka

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN MUSSORGSKY

Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, op. 31, no. 2 (“Tempest”) Pictures at an Exhibition

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO TCHAIKOVSKY

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23

Host family: Brad Alford and John Forestner

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COMPETITORS

Ilya Shmukler Russia | Age 22

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2014–present

Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2015 2012

2012

Hamamatsu International Piano Competition, Semifinalist Scriabin-Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition, First Prize Great Teachers International Festival Competition, First Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAMELIN HAYDN BACH-SILOTI RAVEL

Toccata on “L’homme armé” Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:23 Prelude in B Minor, BWV 855a Gaspard de la nuit

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL BACH-BUSONI RAVEL STRAVINSKY

Chaconne in D Minor, BWV 1004 Pavane pour une infante défunte Trois mouvements de Petrouchka

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCHUMANN DEBUSSY

PROKOFIEV

Novelette in F-sharp Minor, op. 21, no. 8 La cathédrale engloutie from Preludes, Book I Feux d’artifice from Preludes, Book II Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, op. 84

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Moscow native Ilya Shmukler studies piano with Elena Kuznetsova at the Moscow Conservatory. He has frequently performed in the leading concert halls of Russia, including in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, and Kazan, as well as in Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Germany, Lithuania, Moldova, and Kazakhstan. Mr. Shmukler has won awards at a number of piano competitions, including grand prizes of the 2009 Musica Classica and the 2012 Scriabin-Rachmaninoff competitions in Russia, and second prize in the 2012 International Rachmaninov Music Competition. He has played with several orchestras, most notably the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra.

When not playing piano, he enjoys cinema, literature, art, swimming, and table tennis.

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26

Host family: Marilyn and Brad Brewster

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COMPETITORS

Yutong Sun China | Age 21

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2015–present

New England Conservatory

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2012 2011

Yutong Sun studies with Alexander Korsantia at the New England Conservatory. He has won awards at a number of competitions, including third prize at the 2016 Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, first prize at the 2012 Jaén Award International Piano Competition (Spain), and second prize at the 2011 New Orleans International Piano Competition for Young Artists. He made his recital debut at age 10 in Beijing and his orchestra debut with the Orchestra of Granada in Spain at age 16. Mr. Sun has performed with orchestras and in recital in China, France, Spain, and the United States. In 2013, he released a recording of a recital performance as part of the Laureate Series on the Naxos label. When not playing music, he likes to watch movies and sports.

Maria Canals International Music Competition, Third Prize Jaén Award International Piano Competition, First Prize New Orleans International Piano Competition, Second Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAMELIN SHOSTAKOVICH CHOPIN PROKOFIEV

Toccata on “L’homme armé” Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, op. 87, no. 24 Nocturne in C Minor, op. 48, no. 1 Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL CHOPIN CHOPIN BACH LIGETI BARTÓK

Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat Major, op. 29 Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, op. 23 Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Minor, BWV 853 Etude No. 13 “L’escalier du diable” Sonata (1926)

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN LISZT MUSSORGSKY

Sonata No. 26 in A-flat Major, op. 81a (“Les Adieux”) Un sospiro Pictures at an Exhibition

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET BRAHMS

Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26

Host family: Sunny and Mel Stanley

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COMPETITORS

Yekwon Sunwoo South Korea | Age 28

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2016–present 2013–2015 2011–2013 2005–2011

Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover Mannes School of Music The Juilliard School Curtis Institute of Music

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2015 2014 2013 2012

International German Piano Award, First Prize Vendome Prize, First Prize Sendai International Music Competition, First Prize William Kapell International Piano Competition, First Prize, Audience Award, Chamber Award

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAYDN HAMELIN SCHUBERT-LISZT RACHMANINOFF

Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:48 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 36 (1931)

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCHUBERT RAVEL

Sonata in C Minor, D. 958 La Valse

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 30 in E Major, op. 109 STRAUSS-GRAINGER “Ramble on the Last Love-duet” from Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 6 in A Major, op. 82

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30

Host family: Kay and George Duggan

Yekwon Sunwoo earned his bachelor’s degree at the Curtis Institute of Music and his master’s at The Juilliard School, and also studied with Richard Goode at the Mannes School of Music. He currently studies under Bernd Goetzke in Hannover.

Mr. Sunwoo won first prizes at the 2015 International German Piano Award in Frankfurt, the 2014 Vendome Prize held at the Verbier Festival, the 2013 Sendai International Music Competition, and the 2012 William Kapell International Piano Competition. He has performed with the Juilliard Orchestra under Itzhak Perlman at Avery Fisher Hall, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop, Houston Symphony Orchestra, National Orchestra of Belgium, Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, and others.

He has given recitals at Carnegie Hall, Hamarikyu Asahi Hall in Tokyo, Wigmore Hall in London, Radio France and Salle Cortot in Paris, and Kumho Art Hall in Seoul. Mr. Sunwoo has been featured on WQXR’s McGraw-Hill Young Artists Showcase, and has performed chamber music for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, with Ida Kavafian and Peter Wiley as part of Curtis On Tour, and with Roberto Diaz on the Bay Chamber Concerts.

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COMPETITORS

Georgy Tchaidze Russia | Age 29

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2015–present 2005–2013

Berlin University of Arts Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016 2016 2015 2013

Georgy Tchaidze was born in St. Petersburg and earned his master’s degree at the Moscow Conservatory. He has won prizes at several competitions, including first at the 2009 Honens International Piano Competition, fourth at the 2016 Cleveland International Piano Competition, and first at the 2015 Top of the World International Piano Competition in Tromsø, Norway.

Mr. Tchaidze has performed throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, including at Wigmore Hall in London, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. He performed with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra under Pinchas Zukerman and with the Cleveland Orchestra with conductor Bramwell Tovey. As a chamber artist, he tours with the Cecilia and Borodin string quartets. Mr. Tchaidze has released three recordings on the Honens label: a live recording with the Cecilia String Quartet, an all-Schubert album, and a disc of works by Medtner, Mussorgsky and Prokofiev. He studies in Berlin, where his other passions include literature, cinema, and nature.

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Cleveland International Piano Competition, Fourth Prize Steinway Förderpreis, First Prize Top of the World International Piano Competition, First Prize Kissinger KlavierOlymp, Second Prize

PRELIMINARY RECITAL SCARLATTI BEETHOVEN HAMELIN RACHMANINOFF

Sonata in D Minor, K. 77 Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, op. 110 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Étude-tableau in C Minor, op. 33, no. 3 Étude-tableau in C-sharp Minor, op. 33, no. 9

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCHUBERT

PROKOFIEV

Impromptu in A-flat Major, D. 935, op. 142, no. 2 Impromptu in B-flat Major, D. 935, op. 142, no. 3 Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, op. 84

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCHUMANN MEDTNER MUSSORGSKY

Waldszenen, op. 82 “Alla Reminiszenza” from Forgotten Melodies, op. 38 Pictures at an Exhibition

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET DVOŘÁK

Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26

Host family: Katie and Mark Kalpakis

COMPETITORS

Tristan Teo

Canada | Age 20

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013–present

The Juilliard School

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2016

2014

Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Second Prize PianoArts North American Piano Competition, Second Prize and Best Performance of an American Work

PRELIMINARY RECITAL HAMELIN BEETHOVEN LISZT

Toccata on “L’homme armé” Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, op. 110 Totentanz for Solo Piano

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL BACH RAVEL KAPUSTIN

Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913 Gaspard de la nuit Variations, op. 41

SEMIFINAL RECITAL BACH-BUSONI RZEWSKI BRAHMS

Chaconne in D Minor, BWV 1004 Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues Variations on a Theme by Handel, op. 24

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET BRAHMS

Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34

FINAL CONCERTO RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30

Tristan Teo was born in Vancouver, where he started piano lessons at age 6. He graduated from high school with honors at 15 and is now enrolled in the accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program at The Juilliard School, studying with Jerome Lowenthal. He is a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship at Juilliard, where he is also a Secondary Piano Teaching Fellow, teaching instrumentalists at all degree levels. Since his orchestral debut at age 10, Mr. Teo has performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He has won awards at several international piano competitions, including second place at the 2016 Hilton Head International Piano Competition, and prizes at the Virginia Waring, ePiano International, Bösendorfer and Schimmel USASU, Cooper, and PianoArts competitions. Mr. Teo has given recitals in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy in venues such as Salle Cortot in Paris and the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, cooking, and watching movies.

Host family: Tony Kroll and Dirk Maney

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COMPETITORS

Tony Yike Yang Canada | Age 18

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2016–present Harvard University/New England Conservatory of Music

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2015

2015

2014

Tony Yike Yang is enrolled at Harvard University and the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studies with Wha Kyung Byun. He previously studied in the Pre-College Division at The Juilliard School and at the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Mr. Yang won fifth prize at the 2015 International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition as well as the Ewa & Włodzimierz Kamirski Award for the Youngest Finalist, and earned a Jury Discretionary Award at the First Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition in 2015. He also has won top prizes at Thomas & Evon Cooper, Hilton Head, Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Junior, and Gina Bachauer International Junior piano competitions.

He has appeared with The Cleveland Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic, Montreal’s Orchestre Metropolitain, and Toronto Sinfonietta. When he’s not playing piano, Mr. Yang loves badminton, ping-pong, video games, swimming, movies, and spicy food.

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, Fifth Prize, Ewa & Włodzimierz Kamirski Award for the Youngest Finalist Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, Jury Discretionary Award Canadian National Chopin Competition, Second Prize, Prize for the Best Performance of Mazurkas

PRELIMINARY RECITAL BEETHOVEN HAMELIN PROKOFIEV

Sonata No. 30 in E Major, op. 109 Toccata on “L’homme armé” Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83

QUARTERFINAL RECITAL SCRIABIN LISZT

Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp Minor, op. 19 Sonata in B Minor

SEMIFINAL RECITAL SCARLATTI

CHOPIN MUSSORGSKY

Sonata in A Major, K. 212 Sonata in D Minor, K. 9 Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 35 Pictures at an Exhibition

SEMIFINAL CONCERTO MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466

FINAL QUINTET SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44

FINAL CONCERTO PROKOFIEV

Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, op. 16

Host family: Patricia Murphy and Henson Graves

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THE CLIBURN

VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION HISTORY 117

CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR PIANO COMPETITION 147

CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL

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CLIBURN CONCERTS

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EDUCATION

159

OUTREACH

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THE CLIBURN

VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION HISTORY In 1958, at age 23, Van Cliburn traveled behind the Iron Curtain to Moscow, USSR, to compete in the first Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition.

With the aspirations of a nation on his shoulders, he emerged, against all odds, as the gold-medal winner.

Cliburn returned home with massive fanfare as an international celebrity. His picture was on the cover of Time magazine, and he was given a tickertape parade in New York City, the only time a musician was so honored.

Shortly thereafter, the Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum hosted a dinner for Van’s mother and first teacher, Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn. Strategically seated between Van and his mother was Dr. Irl Allison, founder of the National Guild of Piano Teachers, who announced that night that his organization would provide a $10,000 cash prize for an international piano competition to be named in honor of Rildia Bee’s son.

With a tip of the hat, the deal was sealed. Surely a competition named in honor of a man of such prestige, such talent and international celebrity, would be held in New York City. But in the audience that evening was a formidable woman named Grace Ward Lankford, who knew in her heart that no city other than Fort Worth—with its community support, tradition of volunteerism, dedication to arts and culture, and gracious hospitality—could host such a competition.

An enthusiastic community of volunteers came together to establish the Van Cliburn Foundation and, in 1962, hosted the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. With Cliburn’s reputation drawing the most talented musicians from around the world, the contest was a huge success, and it quickly became one of the most prestigious in the world.

In the almost 60 years since Van Cliburn first inspired the world through music, his legacy lives on in the successive generations who continue to gather in Fort Worth to share his passion.

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VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION HISTORY FIRST VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION SEPTEMBER 24–OCTOBER 7, 1962 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

WINNERS’ UPDATES RALPH VOTAPEK The Cliburn’s first gold medalist retired from teaching after decades as artist-in-residence at Michigan State University, but he continues to perform. He has made hundreds of appearances with major American orchestras, and has made a special commitment to Latin America, where he has toured ever other year for more than 42 years. Mr. Votapek was the soloist on Arthur Fiedler’s final Boston Pops recording, and his next CD is a two-disc set of the complete Brahms sonatas for violin and viola with his daughter, Kathryn Votapek.

NIKOLAI PETROV The 1962 silver medalist went on to win silver at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels and maintained an active performance career in addition to teaching at the Moscow Conservatory. He passed away in Moscow in 2011.

MIKHAIL VOSKRESENSKY Today, this bronze medal winner is distinguished professor and chair of the piano faculty at the Moscow Conservatory; his students have won more than 100 international competition prizes. Mr. Voskresensky has recorded more than 50 CDs, including box sets of the complete Mozart concertos and sonatas.

CÉCILE OUSSET The French-born pianist, who was particularly known for her collaborations with conductors Kurt Masur and Simon Rattle, retired from a very active performance and recording career in 2006. She served as a member of the jury at the 2016 Queen Elisabeth Competition, among many others.

MARILYN NEELEY This American finalist won an Emmy Award in 1970 with her husband, Robert Gerle, for their publictelevision performances of Beethoven sonatas for violin and piano. She went on to serve as dean of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Ms. Neeley passed away in 2007 at age 69.

SERGIO VARELLA-CID Basing himself in London, this Portuguese pianist performed throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia after his Cliburn success.

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WINNER

COUNTRY

AMOUNT

1 Ralph Votapek USA $10,000

2 Nikolai Petrov USSR 5,000 3 Mikhail Voskresensky USSR 2,000 4 Cécile Ousset France 1,000 5 Marilyn Neeley USA 750 6 Sergio Varella-Cid Portugal 500 7 Arthur C. Fennimore USA 500 8 Takashi Hironaka Japan 500 Finalist Hiroko Nakamura* Japan 500

GIVEN BY

National Guild of Piano Teachers and Dr. and Mrs. Irl Allison Laura Jane Musser The Amon G. Carter Foundation Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Walsh & Family Mrs. Carl Beutel Leo Potishman Foundation Leo Potishman Foundation Leo Potishman Foundation

*Withdrew from finals because of illness.

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Arthur C. Fennimore ($500 gold watch, Neiman Marcus) BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Ralph Votapek and Hiroko Nakamura ($300 each, Van Cliburn)

SECOND STAGE Andre De Groote (Belgium) Donn-Alexandre Feder (USA) Ilze Graubin (USSR) Hajime Kono (Japan) Nina Lelchuk (USSR) John Perry (USA) Raul Ernesto Sosa (Argentina)

Gloria Saarinen (New Zealand) Jose Sandoval, Jr. (Mexico) Charles Edward Thomas (USA) Margaret C. Watson (USA) Leslie Marie Wells (USA) Grace Wilkinson (England) Walter Wolfe (USA) Sandra Yaggy (USA) )

FIRST STAGE Vicky Adler (Brazil) Anahid Lydia Alexanian (Canada) Carmen Alvarez (Uruguay) Edward Clement Bethel (Bahamas) Jo Garner Boatright (USA) Rafael Borges (Mexico) Sung-Mi Cho (Korea) William D. Cooper (USA) Zoila Luz Garcia Salas A. (Guatemala) Milton Hastings Hallman (USA) James Jolly (USA) Elaine Keillor (Canada) Jung Kyou Kim (Korea) Arthur Moreira Lima (Brazil) Marlene M. Linzmeyer (USA) Leonidas E. Lipovetsky (Uruguay) Thomas Mastroianni (USA) Manigirdas Motekaitis (USA) Marta Hebe Noguera (Argentina) Yun Hee Paik (Korea) Dorothy Katherine Payne (USA) David Pinto (England)

JURY Leopold Mannes, chairman (USA) Yara Bernette (Brazil) Jorge Bolet (USA) Angelo Eagon (USA) Rudolph Ganz (USA) Don Luis Herrera de la Fuente (Mexico) Motonari Iguchi (Japan) Milton Katims (USA) Lili Kraus (United Kingdom) Lev Oborin (Russia) Leonard Pennario (USA) Serge Saxe, local chairman (USA)

Van Cliburn with Ralph Votapek at the 1962 Competition

CONDUCTOR: Milton Katims STRING QUARTET: University String Quartet-in-Residence, Southern Methodist University ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: Lee Hoiby, Capriccio on Five Notes CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD: Lorin Boswell GENERAL CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPETITION: Grace Ward Lankford

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SECOND VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 1966 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

WINNERS’ UPDATES RADU LUPU The 1966 gold medalist is firmly established as one of the most important musicians of his generation. He performs regularly at the world’s most prestigious venues and with the foremost orchestras. In 2016–2017, his engagements included the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, the Boston and Chicago symphony orchestras, Concertgebouw Orchestra, and many others. He has more than 20 recordings to his credit, including a Grammy®-winning disc of Schubert sonatas.

BARRY SNYDER The second-prize winner remains busy as a performer and teacher. He has appeared with many leading orchestras under conductors including Leopold Stokowski, David Zinman, and Arthur Fiedler. He joined the faculty of the Eastman School of Music in 1970, where he was a founding member of the Eastman Trio, with which he performed for many years. His commitment to new music has resulted in a number of works written just for him. Mr. Snyder has made more than 50 recordings.

BLANCA URIBE The bronze medalist performs frequently in Europe, South America, and the United States. Her notable achievements include recordings of the complete Iberia suite of Isaac Albéniz, and performances of all 32 Beethoven sonatas in South America and at Vassar College. She has served on many competition juries, including at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Compeititon.

MARIA LUISA LOPEZ-VITO Ms. Lopez-Vito retired from live performance in 2002. She devoted her career to championing the piano music of Theodor Adorno and to teaching piano to disadvantaged children in her native Philippines.

RUDOLF BUCHBINDER Mr. Buchbinder is renowned as a leading interpreter of the Viennese classical repertoire. His discography includes more than 100 recordings, including the complete concertos of Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart. Highlights of this season including tours with the Vienna Philharmonic and a Carnegie Hall appearance. Mr. Buchbinder has performed the entire cycle of Beethoven sonatas more than 50 times, including in Berlin, Beijing, and St. Petersburg, and four times each in Vienna and Munich.

BENEDIKT KÖHLEN The German finalist went on to win third prize at the Busoni competition and make a number of recordings.

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WINNER

COUNTRY

AMOUNT

1 Radu Lupu Rumania $10,000

2 Barry Lee Snyder USA 3,000 3 Blanca Uribe Colombia 2,000 4 Maria Luisa Lopez-Vito Philippines 1,000 5 Rudolf Buchbinder Austria 750 6 Benedikt Kรถhlen West Germany 500

GIVEN BY

National Guild of Piano Teachers and Dr. and Mrs. Irl Allison Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Boswell Mr. Leo Potishman F. Howard Walsh Foundation Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Seymour III Mrs. Carl Beutel

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Radu Lupu ($500 gold watch, Neiman Marcus) BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Barry Snyder ($600, Van Cliburn) 19TH CENTURY MUSIC AWARD: Blanca Uribe ($300) BEST PERFORMANCE OF COPLAND SONATA AWARD: Radu Lupu (Annunciata Beall Gold Memorial Medal) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE AMERICAS: Barry Lee Snyder ($500, plus appearance in Hall of the Americas Pan American Union)

Each of the 48 competitors received $100, given by Josephine Grisham.

SECOND STAGE Henri Barda (France) Larry Michael Graham (USA) Thomas Hrynkiw (USA) Jose Sandoval (Mexico) Catherine Silie (France) Robert Silverman (Canada) FIRST STAGE Marco Antonio Abissamra (Brazil) Francisco Aybar (USA) Peter John Basquin (USA) Carl Michael Cave (USA) Monique Charland (USA) Renee Chevalier (USA) Theresa Chung (Korea) Barbara Crouse (USA) Michiko Fujinuma (Japan) Uga Grants (USA) Linda Greer (USA) Leslie Jones (Canada) Larry W. Keenan (USA) Allen F. Kindt (USA) Margaret Lacy (USA) Edward Lee (USA) Christoph Lieske (Germany) Karyl Louwenaar (USA) Henry Lowinger (Cuba) Dante H. Medina (Argentina) Milena Mollova (Bulgaria) Phan Thi Ngoc-Nga (South Vietnam)* David B. Northington (USA) Eduardo Olcese (Argentina) Shirley Pethes (Canada) Joy Pottle (USA) Richard Reber (USA) Janet A. Roberts (USA)

Pamela H. Ross (USA) Peter Schaaf (USA) Susan Smeltzer (USA) Tim Strong (USA) Ana Maria Trenchi (Argentina) Flavio Varani (Brazil) Yuko Yamaguchi (Japan) Jean Parker Younce (USA) *Withdrew JURY Howard Hanson, chairman (USA) Joseph Benvenuti (France) Reimar Dahlgrun (West Germany) Guillermo Espinosa (Colombia) Jรณzsef Gรกt (Hungary) Valentin Gheorghiu (Rumania) ร rni Kristjรกnsson (Iceland) Lili Kraus (New Zealand) Alicia de Larrocha (Spain) Jean Mahaim (Belgium) Gerald Moore (England) Boyd Neel (Canada) Ezra Rachlin, Local Chairman (USA) Claudette Sorel (USA) Margerita Trombini-Kazuro (Poland) Beveridge Webster (USA) Friedrich Wuhrer (Austria)

Radu Lupu performs with Ezra Rachlin and the FWSO.

CONDUCTOR: Ezra Rachlin STRING QUARTET: Curtis String Quartet, the New School of Music ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: Willard Straight, Structure for Piano CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD: Sam B. Cantey III GENERAL CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPETITION: Grace Ward Lankford

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THIRD VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 12, 1969 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES CRISTINA ORTIZ Now based in London, the first woman to win Cliburn gold has performed extensively with major orchestras and given master classes worldwide. Her 30 albums cover a wide-ranging repertoire and include, most recently, a Naxos release of solo piano works by York Bowen.

MINORU NOJIMA One of Japan’s most respected pianists, Mr. Nojima made his Carnegie Hall debut the year after winning silver at the ClIburn and went on to a busy performing career. He is president of the Toyko School of Music and served as a juror for the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

MARK WESTCOTT The third-prize winner went on to win the 1972 William Kapell Competition and maintained an active touring schedule until a hand injury halted his career. He is the author of Playing With Love, a reflection on his career and decade-long battle with cancer, and now teaches piano in Portland, Oregon.

GERALD ROBBINS Mr. Robbins has distinguished himself in chamber music and is artist-in-residence with the Lyric Piano Quartet at Queens College, CUNY, and a member of the chamber music faculty at the Manhattan School of Music. His pursuits also include conducting and exploring neglected 19th-century repertoire.

DIANE WALSH Ms. Walsh, a Steinway Artist, won acclaim on Broadway in 2009 for giving 113 performances of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations in her integral role in Moises Kaufman’s play 33 Variations, which starred Jane Fonda. Ms. Walsh has made 18 recordings, most recently of Bach suites, and frequently performs as a soloist and a chamber musician.

MICHIKO FUJINUMA The sixth-place winner became a professor at Toho Gakuen University School of Music. She frequently conducts master classes and is often invited to serve on the juries of piano competitions.

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WINNER

COUNTRY

AMOUNT

1 Cristina Ortiz Brazil $10,000

2 Minoru Nojima Japan 6,000 3 Mark Westcott USA 2,000 4 Gerald Robbins USA 1,500 5 Diane Walsh USA 1,000 6 Michiko Fujinuma Japan 750

GIVEN BY

National Guild of Piano Teachers and Dr. and Mrs. Irl Allison The Fuller Foundation Mr. Leo Potishman F. Howard Walsh Foundation Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Seymour III Mrs. Carl Beutel

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Minoru Nojima ($500 gold watch, Neiman Marcus) BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Diane Walsh ($600, Van Cliburn) BEST PERFORMANCE OF SCHUMANN: Cristina Ortiz (Annunciata Beall Gold Memorial Medal) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE AMERICAS: Cristina Ortiz ($500 plus appearance in the Hall of the Americas Pan American Union)

Each of the 17 competitors received $100, given by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Levan Cliburn.

SECOND STAGE Peter John Basquin (USA) John Cobb (USA) Manuel Delaflor (Mexico)* William McLeod Frampton III (USA) FIRST STAGE Michael Cave (USA) Robert Hagopian (USA) Thomas Hrynkiw (USA) Donald J. Moore (USA) Lea Picker Neiman (Israel) Rae Shannon (USA) William Westney (USA)

CONDUCTOR: Ezra Rachlin CHAMBER MUSIC: Eudice Shapiro (Violin) and Laszlo Varga (Cello) ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: Norman Dello Joio, Capriccio on the Interval of a Second CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPETITION AND FOUNDATION: Richard Lee Brown EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE COMPETITION: Catherine Russell Haden

*Withdrew JURY Ezra Rachlin, chairman (USA) Abram Chasins (USA) Leon Fleisher (USA) Peter Frankl (Hungary) Nicole Henriot-Schweitzer (France) Bruce Hungerford (Australia) Motonari Iguchi (Japan) Mindru Katz (Israel) Constance Keene (USA) Lili Kraus (United Kingdom) Leonard Pennario (USA)

Cristina Ortiz backstage at the 1969 Competition

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FOURTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION SEPTEMBER 17–30, 1973 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES VLADIMIR VIARDO Soon after winning gold at the Cliburn, Mr. Viardo was detained behind the Iron Curtain for 14 years.

When he was finally permitted to travel to the West in the late 1980s, his career flourished with performances at Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw, and the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers, and through collaborations with leading orchestras and conductors of the day. He has taught piano at the University of North Texas since 1989.

CHRISTIAN ZACHARIAS The silver medalist, one of the top German pianists of the past few decades, began conducting in 1992 and is a long-term artistic partner of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. During his long tenure as principal conductor of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, his recordings with the orchestra won widespread acclaim, notably the complete Mozart piano concertos. He also often conducts opera.

MICHAEL HOUSTOUN The third-prize winner is a central music figure in New Zealand, and also performs frequently in Australia and Asia. As part of his wide-ranging repertoire, he regularly champions New Zealand composers in his programming.

ALBERTO REYES After a successful beginning as a concert pianist (he made his U.S. orchestral debut under the baton of Aaron Copland), this Uruguayan pianist changed careers and became a United Nations interpreter, working for the Security Council and General Assembly in New York and having a front-row seat for the major international debates of our time. He retired after three decades, returned to performing, and has recorded CDs of music by Chopin and Schumann.

EVGENI KOROLIOV The Russian pianist continues an active performing and recording career, with engagements in recent years including Mozart under Valery Gergiev at the Mariinsky in St. Petersburg and Bach’s The Art of the Fugue with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

KRASSIMIR GATEV The sixth-place winner recorded nine albums and performed across Europe in the United States. He was professor of piano at the National Academy of Music in his native Bulgaria until his death in 2008.

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WINNER

COUNTRY

AMOUNT

1 Vladimir Viardo USSR $10,000

2 Christian Zacharias Germany 6,000 3 Michael James Houstoun New Zealand 3,000 4 Alberto Reyes Uruguay 1,500 5 Evgeni Koroliov USSR 1,000 6 Krassimir Ivanov Gatev Bulgaria 750

GIVEN BY

National Guild of Piano Teachers and Dr. and Mrs. Irl Allison The Fuller Foundation Dr. Jane Byars F. Howard Walsh Foundation Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Seymour III Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Vladimir Viardo ($500 gold watch, Neiman Marcus) BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Christian Zacharias ($600, Van Cliburn) RACHMANINOFF ÉTUDE TABLEAU AWARD: Alberto Reyes and Vladimir Viardo ($300 each, Van Cliburn for Rachmaninoff’s

100th Birthday) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE AMERICAS: Alberto Reyes ($500, Pan American Union)

Each of the seven semifinalists who did not advance to the finals received $250, given by Mrs. Raiford Burton, the Washington D.C. unit of the National Guild of Piano Teachers, and Mrs. Josef McBride.

SECOND STAGE Daniel Adni (Israel) Alan James Ball (USA) John Henry Hendrickson (Canada) Ivan Klansky (Czechoslovakia) Arthur Marcelo Ozolins (Canada) Santiago E. Rodriguez (Cuba) Geoffrey Tozer (Australia) FIRST STAGE Leon Edward Bates (USA) Bill Alan Blaine (USA) Susan Joyce Campbell (USA) Joyce Chung (Taiwan) Gregory Russell Davis (USA) Christine De Shon (USA) William De Van, Jr. (USA) Janice Feld (USA) Lauren David Gayle (USA) Beverly Elise Gilbert (USA) David Joseph Golub (USA) Milton Lewis Granger (USA) Raymund Josef Havenith (Germany) Dennis John Hennig (Australia) Ian Richard Hobson (England) Judith Anne Jonson (USA) Wha-In Lee (Korea) Gillian Lin (UK) Alan David Marks (USA) Deborah Moriarty (USA) Timothy J. Mueller (USA)

Patrick James Mullins (USA) Craig Deane Nies (USA) David Oei (Hong Kong) Cristian Petrescu (Rumania) Kristin Prior (USA) Richard James Ratliff, Jr. (USA) Ronald Mark Rosen (USA) Stefan Scaggiari (USA) Francis Joseph Schindler, Jr. (USA) Thomas Edward Schmidt (USA) Robert Charles Shoumaker (USA) Aleka Simeonidou (Greece) Leigh James Unger (USA) Judyth Walker (USA) Robert Wayne Weirich (USA) Thomas Blaine White (USA) JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Abram Chasins (USA) James Dick (USA) Nicole Henriot-Schweitzer (France) John Hopkins (Australia) Constance Keene (USA) Lili Kraus (New Zealand) Fernando Laires (Portugal) Evgenii Malinin (USSR) Leonard Pennario (USA) Vlado Perlemuter (France) Walter Susskind (USA) Luis C. Valencia (Philippines)

Vladimir Viardo

CONDUCTOR: Walter Susskind CHAMBER MUSIC: Eudice Shapiro (Violin) and Laszlo Varga (Cello) ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: Aaron Copland, Night Thoughts CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPETITION AND FOUNDATION: Mrs. William M. Fuller EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE COMPETITION: Catherine Russell Haden

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FIFTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION SEPTEMBER 11–25, 1977 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES STEVEN DE GROOTE After winning the first prize, the South African pianist went on to perform in top venues and with the world’s foremost orchestras. His career suffered a setback when he was seriously injured in a plane crash in 1985, after which he settled in Fort Worth as artist-in-residence at TCU. He passed away in South Africa in 1989.

ALEXANDER TORADZE While continuing a busy international performing career, the silver medalist became the Martin Endowed Professor of Piano at Indiana University in 1991, and founded the highly regarded Toradze Touring Studio. Mr. Toradze continues to perform and record with leading orchestras worldwide, and serves on the jury of the 2017 Cliburn Competition.

JEFFREY SWANN The American bronze medalist is well established as a lecturer-recitalist. He currently is professor of piano at New York University, artist-in-residence at Northern Arizona University, and artistic director of the Dino Ciani Festival and Academy in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

CHRISTIAN BLACKSHAW The British pianist recently completed a sold-out recital tour in China. His complete Mozart sonata series at Wigmore Hall in 2013 was recorded and released in four acclaimed volumes—the fourth was named one of the best classical recordings of 2015 by The New York Times.

MICHEL DALBERTO A noted recitalist and chamber musician known for his collaborations with artists including Jessye Norman and Barbara Hendricks, Mr. Dalberto served for many years as chairman of the jury of the Clara Haskil competition, and is a professor at the Paris Conservatory.

IAN HOBSON Mr. Hobson, who teaches at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has made more than 60 recordings in the course of a busy performing career, including the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven and Schumann. He is now recording a complete edition (the most comprehensive to date) of the piano works of Chopin.

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ALEXANDER MNDOYANTS The Russian finalist has a reputation as a dedicated pedagogue, and teaches at the Moscow Conservatory and State Classical University. He regularly conducts master classes in Russia and Eastern Europe, as well as in Brazil, Finland, France, Israel, Japan, Portugal, and Taiwan.

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WINNER

1 Steven De Groote 2 Alexander Toradze 3 Jeffrey Swann 4 Tied: Christian Blackshaw

Michel Dalberto 5 Tied: Ian Richard Hobson

Alexander Mndoyants

COUNTRY

AMOUNT

South Africa $10,000 USSR 6,000 USA 3,000 England 1,500 France 1,500 England 1,000 USSR 1,000

GIVEN BY

National Guild of Piano Teachers The Fuller Foundation The Mary Potishman Lard Trust F. Howard Walsh Foundation Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Seymour III Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Steven De Groote ($500 gold watch, Neiman Marcus) BEST PERFORMANCES OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Michel Dalberto, Steven De Groote, Alexander Toradze ($600 each, Van Cliburn) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST FROM THE AMERICAS: Jeffrey Swann ($500, Organization of American States) JURY DISCRETIONARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: José Carlos Cocarelli, Abdel-Rahman El-Bacha, Yevgeny Krushevsky, Eliane Rodrigues,

Marioara Trifan, Eugene Rowley [$500 each: Raymond E. Buck Foundation ($1,500), Mrs. Mildred Carey ($1,000), and Anonymous ($500)] Each of the 76 competitors received $100, given by Van Cliburn and Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn.

THIRD STAGE Pi-hsien Chen (Taiwan) Youri Egorov (Netherlands) Abdel-Rahman El-Bacha (Lebanon) Yevgeny Dmitrievich Krushevsky (USSR) Steven Mayer (USA) Eliane Rodrigues (Brazil) Eugene Rowley (USA) Geoffrey Tozer (Australia) SECOND STAGE Boris Bloch (USA) Marian Elizabeth Hahn (USA) Angela Mary Hewitt (Canada) Alan David Marks (USA) Yuriko Murakami (Japan) Peter Orth (USA) Marioara Trifan (USA) FIRST STAGE Frédéric-Marcel Aguessy (France) Gregory Dean Allen (USA) James Angelo Barbagallo (USA) Julie Irene Bees (USA) Richard Calvin Bishop (USA) William David Black (USA) Michael Philip Blum (USA) Daniel Blumenthal (USA) Michael Boriskin (USA) Jeffrey Leon Campbell (USA) José Carlos Cocarelli (Brazil) Martin Dörrie (Germany) Nina Drath (Poland) David Thomas Nelson Earl (South Africa) Noel Engebretson (USA) Brigitte Engerer (France) Verda Erman (Turkey) Kazuoki Fujii (Japan) Robert Groslot (Belgium) Steven Hall (USA) Derek Han (USA) Harumi Hanafusa (Japan)

Boaz David Heilman (USA) John Henry Hendrickson (Canada) Babette Hierholzer (Germany) Diana Kacso (Brazil) Youngho Kim (Korea) Aglaia C. Koras (USA) Neal P. Larrabee (USA) David Allan Levine (USA) Michael R. Lewin (USA) Panayis Lyras (USA) Julian Martin (USA) Maria-José Morais (Portugal) Shigeo S. Neriki (Japan) Kay Robertine Pace (USA) Miryo Park (South Korea) Pamela Mia Paul (USA) José-María Martinez Pinzolas (Spain) Cynthia Ann Raim (USA) André Luis Rangel (Brazil) James Raphael (USA) Imre Rohmann (Hungary) Myron Romanul (USA) Ruggero Ruocco (Italy) Gershon Silbert (Israel) Paul Smith (USA) Jean-Louis Steuerman (Brazil) Thomas W. Stumpf (Germany) Sondra Tammam (USA) Oscar Tarrago (Mexico) Dimitri Toufexis (USA) Valerie Valois (USA) William Wolfram (USA)

Steven De Groote JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Luiz De Moura Castro, assistant to the chairman (Brazil) Guido Agosti (Italy) James Dick (USA) Rudolf Firkušný (USA) Leon Fleisher (USA) Alberto Ginastera (Argentina) Lucrecia R. Kasilag (Philippines) Lili Kraus (New Zealand) Nikita Magaloff (Switzerland) John Ogdon (England) Leonard Pennario (USA) Nikolai Petrov (USSR) Pierre Sancan (France) José Serebrier (Uruguay) SCREENING JURY Abram Chasins (USA) Constance Keene (USA) Yuri Krasnapolsky (USA) Gitta Gradova (USA) Ariel Rubstein (USSR) Abbey Simon (USA)

CONDUCTOR: John Giordano CHAMBER MUSIC: Tokyo String Quartet ORCHESTRAS: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Texas Little Symphony COMMISSIONED WORK: Samuel Barber, Ballade DOCUMENTARY: Contest to Carnegie Hall: The 1977 Van Cliburn International Piano

Competition, directed by Mitchell Johnson

CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Mrs. Elton M. Hyder, Jr. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Robert H. Alexander

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SIXTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 17–31, 1981 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES ANDRÉ-MICHEL SCHUB The gold medalist has performed with the world’s most prestigious orchestras and currently tours as a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. He also is music director of the Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Music Series and has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 2006.

PANAYIS LYRAS Mr. Lyras, who shared the silver medal, succeeded 1962 gold medalist Ralph Votapek as artist in residence at Michigan State University, where he is also professor of piano.

SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ The co-winner of the second prize is considered a leading interpreter of Rachmaninoff and is currently recording The Rachmaninoff Edition, the complete catalog of the composer’s solo piano works. He maintains an active performing career and has been featured many times on the ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, BBC, and CBC television networks.

JEFFREY KAHANE The fourth-prize winner has maintained a high profile as conductor and soloist. He just completed his 20th and final season as music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Sample recent engagements include Oregon Bach Festival, the Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony, and New York’s Mostly Mozart Festival, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

CHRISTOPHER O’RILEY From his groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead, Elliott Smith, and Nick Drake, to performances of the classical canon, American Christopher O’Riley has stretched the piano beyond conventional boundaries. As host of the popular radio and television show From the Top, this Cliburn finalist also nurtures the next generation of talent.

DAMING ZHU Mr. Zhu serves on the piano faculty of Soochow University in Taiwan, where his students have won prizes at renowned international piano competitions. He continues to perform and teach in his native China, helping to build an artistic bridge between the two long-estranged nations. His recording of the complete Chopin Preludes will be released soon.

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AMOUNT

1 André-Michel Schub USA $12,000 2 Tied: Panayis Lyras USA 7,000

Santiago Rodriguez USA 7,000

4 Jeffrey Kahane USA 4,000 5 Christopher O’Riley USA 3,000 6 Daming Zhu China 1,500

GIVEN BY

National Guild of Piano Teachers The Fuller Foundation ($4,000) and The Mary Potishman Lard Trust ($3,000) The Fuller Foundation ($4,000) and The Mary Potishman Lard Trust ($3,000) Mr. and Mrs. F. Howard Walsh T. J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Santiago Rodriguez (gold watch, Neiman Marcus) BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: André-Michel Schub ($1,000, Van Cliburn) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE AMERICAS: André-Michel Schub ($1,000, Organization of American States) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE UNITED STATES: André-Michel Schub ($1,000, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Seymour III) JURY DISCRETIONARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Kathryn Selby and Barry Douglas ($1,000 each, Raymond E. Buck Foundation

and 1981 Jury) Each of the 39 competitors received $100, given by Van Cliburn.

SECOND STAGE Hung-Kuan Chen (Taiwan) Barry Douglas (Northern Ireland) Christina Kiss (Hungary) Norman Krieger (USA) Edward Newman (USA) William Randolph Tritt (Canada) FIRST STAGE Frédéric Aguessy (France) Vivian Choi (Hong Kong) Vladimir Conta (Rumania) Michael Dulin (USA) Konstanze Eickhorst (West Germany) Steven Hall (USA) Duane Hulbert (USA) Sayuri Iida (Japan) Yü Jin (China) François Kerdoncuff (France) Chan Hee Kim (USA) Alan Kogosowski (Australia) Michael Korstick (West Germany) Antoinette Krueger-Perez (USA) Stephen Lazarus (USA) Michael Lewin (USA) Carmen Or (Israel) Miryo Park (South Korea) Marc Raubenheimer (South Africa) Yves Rault (France) John Noel Roberts (USA) Kathy Selby (Australia) Marc Silverman (USA) Philip Smith (England) Robert Taub (USA) Roberto Urbay (Cuba) Nancy Weems (USA)

JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Luiz de Moura Castro, assistant to the chairman (Brazil) Marcello Abbado (Italy) Maurice Abravanel (USA) Abram Chasins (USA) Valentin Gheorghiu (Rumania) Nicole Henriot-Schweitzer (France) Lili Kraus (New Zealand) Minoru Nojima (Japan) Leonard Pennario (USA) Vlado Perlemuter (France) Lucio San Pedro (Philippines) Earl Wild (USA) Zhou Guangren (China))

SCREENING JURY Abram Chasins, chairman (USA) Constance Keene (USA) Ariel Rubstein (USSR) Lawrence Leighton Smith (USA) Ralph Votapek (USA)

André-Michel Schub CONDUCTOR: Leon Fleisher CHAMBER MUSIC: Tokyo String Quartet ORCHESTRAS: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Texas Little Symphony COMMISSIONED WORK: Leonard Bernstein, Touches MASTER OF CEREMONIES: André Watts DOCUMENTARY: The Sixth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition,

directed by Robert Elfstrom

CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Mrs. Joe A. Tilley, Jr. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Anthony Phillips

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SEVENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 18–JUNE 2, 1985 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES JOSÉ FEGHALI The British-trained Brazilian pianist went on to have a notable performing and recording career after his goldmedal win. He was artist-in-residence at Texas Christian University, where he also was recognized for his work with Internet2, video conferencing, sound/audio engineering, and streaming technology. He passed away in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2014.

PHILIPPE BIANCONI The French-born silver medalist performs extensively in Europe and North America as recitalist and concerto soloist. He recently released a Chopin recording, which joins his acclaimed discography of Debussy, Schumann, Schubert, and the complete solo works of Ravel.

BARRY DOUGLAS After winning the third prize, the Irish pianist became the first non-Russian since Van Cliburn to win gold at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. In addition to maintaining a busy schedule as a concert pianist, Mr. Douglas founded and directs the Camerata Ireland chamber orchestra. He also is engaged in a project for Chandos to record the major solo piano music of Brahms and Schubert; the sixth and final Brahms volume was released in 2016.

EMMA TAHMIZIÁN The Bulgarian finalist is notable as a champion of new music who premiered Sebastian Currier’s Piano Concerto in 2007. She is a founding member of the MOSAIC quartet and maintains a longstanding association with the Bowdoin International Music Festival in Maine.

KÁROLY MOCSÁRI Mr. Moscári continues to perform and teach in his native Hungary and throughout Europe. He has served on the juries for Liszt competitions in Budapest, Utrecht, and Weimar.

HANS-CHRISTIAN WILLE The German finalist has made a number of well-regarded recordings and continues to concertize. In 1988, he founded the event that grew into the Braunschweig Classix Festival, one of the biggest festivals in Europe. In 2015, he became a professor at the Academy of Music at the Suzhou University of Science and Technology in China.

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1 2 3 4 5 6

José Feghali Philippe Bianconi Barry Douglas Emma Tahmizián Károly Mocsári Hans-Christian Wille

Brazil $12,000 France 8,000 UK 6,000 Bulgaria 4,000 Hungary 3,000 West Germany 1,500

AMOUNT

GIVEN BY

National Guild of Piano Teachers The Fuller Foundation The Mary Potishman Lard Trust Mr. and Mrs. F. Howard Walsh, Sr. T. J. Brown and C. A. Lupton Foundation Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Barry Douglas (gold watch, Neiman Marcus) BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: José Feghali and Kathryn Selby ($1,000 each, Van Cliburn) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE UNITED STATES: Hung-Kuan Chen ($1,000, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Seymour lll) JURY DISCRETIONARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Andrew Wilde ($2,500, Raymond E. Buck Foundation) SECOND STAGE Hung-Kuan Chen (USA) Chia Chou (Canada) Rian De Waal (Netherlands) Norman Krieger (USA) Kathryn Selby (Australia) Andrew Wilde (UK) FIRST STAGE Dickran Atamian (USA) Dan Atanasiu (Rumania) Cristian Beldi (Rumania) William Bloomquist (USA) Kathryn Brown (USA) David Buechner (USA) Marie-Noëlle Damien (Belgium) Sergio de los Cobos (Spain) Lora Anghelova Dimitrova (Bulgaria) Thomas Duis (West Germany) Eduardus Halim (Indonesia) Diane Hidy (USA) Ingrid Jacoby (USA) Youngho Kim (Korea) Paul Maillet (USA) Joel Martin (USA) Yuki Matsuzawa (Japan) Thomas Otten (USA) Susan Savage (USA) Eun Soo Son (Korea) Sharon Joy Vogan (New Zealand) David Allen Wehr (USA) Patti Wolf (USA) William Wolfram (USA)

JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Idil Biret (Turkey) Jorge Bolet (USA) Anton Dikov (Bulgaria) Malcolm Frager (USA) Arpad Joo (Hungary/USA) Lili Kraus (New Zealand) Li Ming Qiang (China) Minoru Nojima (Japan) Cécile Ousset (France) Harold C. Schonberg (USA) Soulima Stravinsky (USA) Wolfgang Stresemann (West Germany/ USA)

SCREENING JURY Milton Katims, chairman (USA) Idil Biret (Turkey) John Perry (USA) Anthony Phillips (UK) Barry Snyder (USA)

CONDUCTOR: Stanisław Skrowaczewski CHAMBER MUSIC: Tokyo String Quartet ORCHESTRAS: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: John Corigliano, Fantasia on an Ostinato MASTER OF CEREMONIES: F. Murray Abraham DOCUMENTARY: The Seventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition,

directed by Bill Fertik

CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Mrs. Joe A. Tilley, Jr. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Andrew Raeburn

L-r: Andrew Raeburn, Van Cliburn, Susan Tilley, José Feghali, and Phyllis Tilley

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EIGHTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 27–JUNE 11, 1989 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES ALEXEI SULTANOV After winning the gold medal at age 19, the Soviet-born pianist performed on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Night with David Letterman. He made recordings for Teldec and Arts Core and appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and La Scala, and with the Pittsburgh, Royal Concertgebouw, Royal Philharmonic, Detroit, Dallas, and Atlanta orchestras. His brilliant career was cut short by a series of strokes, and he passed away in 2005 in Fort Worth.

JOSÉ CARLOS COCARELLI The Brazilian silver medalist retired from the concert stage and became a Buddhist monk in France.

He teaches piano at a community music school in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe.

BENEDETTO LUPO Increasingly popular as a guest artist, the bronze medalist has performed with many of the world’s best orchestras and has recorded Schumann’s complete works for piano and orchestra, including the first CD recording of the piano version of Konzertstück, op. 86. Since 2013, he has served as the piano master-course professor at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome in his native Italy.

ALEXANDER SHTARKMAN This Russian pianist followed his success as a Cliburn finalist with a first-prize win at the Busoni Competition in 1995. In addition to his active concert schedule in Asia, Europe, Russia, and North and South Americas, Mr. Shtarkman has taught at the Peabody Conservatory of Music since 2002.

TIAN YING The Chinese finalist is associate professor at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.

ELISSO BOLKVADZE A star in her native Georgia, Ms. Bolkavadze released an album of Prokofiev and Schubert in 2015. A human rights activist, she gave a charity concert in collaboration with the Embassy of Georgia in Geneva, and appeared with the United Nations Orchestra to support Georgian children affected by war. In 2013, she founded the Batumi International Music Festival on the shores of the Black Sea, and she was named a UNESCO Artist for Peace in 2015.

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COUNTRY

AMOUNT

GIVEN BY

1 2 3 4 5 6

Alexei Sultanov José Carlos Cocarelli Benedetto Lupo Alexander Shtarkman Tian Ying Elisso Bolkvadze

USSR Brazil Italy USSR China USSR

$15,000 10,000 7,500 5,000 3,500 2,000

National Guild of Piano Teachers The Fuller Foundation The Mary Potishman Lard Trust Mr. and Mrs. F. Howard Walsh, Sr. T. J. Brown and C. A. Lupton Foundation Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Benedetto Lupo (gold watch, Neiman Marcus) STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, José Carlos

Cocarelli, Kevin Kenner, Alexander Shtarkman ($1,000 each, Van Cliburn) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE UNITED STATES: Kevin Kenner ($1,000, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Seymour lll) JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARDS: Pedro Burmester, Kevin Kenner, Wolfgang Manz, Andrew Wilde ($1,000 each, Raymond E. Buck Foundation) SECOND STAGE Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (France) Pedro Burmester (Portugual) Angela Cheng (Canada) Kevin Kenner (USA) Hai Lin (China) Kayo Miki (Japan) FIRST STAGE Seizo Azuma (Japan) Kathryn Brown (USA) David Buechner (USA) Angela Cholakyan (USA) Lora Dimitrova (Bulgaria) Thomas Duis (West Germany) Konstanze Eickhorst (West Germany) Seung-Un Ha (USA) Eduardus Halim (Indonesia) Ivo Janssen (Holland) Jakob Jürgen (West Germany) Hae-Jung Kim (USA) Rita Kinka (Yugoslavia) Leonid Kuzmin (USA) Jian Li (China) Wolfgang Manz (Germany) Károly Mocsári (Hungary) Predrag Muzijevic (Yugoslavia) John Nauman (USA) Shari Raynor (USA) Veronica Reznikovskaya (USSR) Victor Sangiorgio (Australia) Boris Slutsky (USA) Ju Hee Suh (Korea) Hugh Tinney (Ireland) Andrew Wilde (Great Britain)

JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Sergei Dorensky (USSR) Jan Ekier (Poland) Nicole Henriot-Schweitzer (France) John Lill (Great Britain) Li Ming Qiang (China) Cristina Ortiz (Brazil) John F. Pfeiffer (USA) Lawrence Leighton Smith (USA) György Sándor (USA) Abbey Simon (USA) Maxim Shostakovich (USA) Takahiro Sonoda (Japan) Joaquin Soriano (Spain) Ralph Votapek (USA)

SCREENING JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Minoru Nojima (Japan) Maxim Shostakovich (USA) Joaquin Soriano (Spain) Ralph Votapek (USA)

Alexei Sultanov CONDUCTOR: Stanisław Skrowaczewski CHAMBER MUSIC: Tokyo String Quartet ORCHESTRAS: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: William Schuman, Chester: Variations for Piano MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Dudley Moore OFFICIAL ARTWORK: Robert Rauschenberg DOCUMENTARY: The Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition:

Here to Make Music, directed by Peter Rosen CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD: Susan B. Tilley EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Richard Rodzinski

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NINTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 22–JUNE 6, 1993 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES SIMONE PEDRONI After winning the gold medal, the Italian went on to a busy performing and recording career. A champion of film music in the concert hall, he made his conducting debut in 2015 leading John Williams’ music for Star Wars in a series of sold-out performances in Italy. He will soon release a recording of his own Williams piano transcriptions.

VALERY KULESHOV The Russian silver medalist has served as artist-in-residence at the University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Fine Arts and Design since 1998.

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR The American bronze medalist has earned a reputation for his advocacy of music from the past 100 years—Messiaen, Ligeti, and Bolcom—and for his performances of Bach’s Goldberg Variations on a double-manual Steinway.

He has actively promoted the rediscovery and refurbishment of that instrument, and over the past five years has also been building a modernized version of it.

JOHAN SCHMIDT Mr. Schmidt maintains a busy schedule performing with Belgium’s leading orchestras and others, teaching at the Royal Brussels Conservatory, and giving master classes.

ARMEN BABAKHANIAN The Armenian finalist has directed the Yerevan International Piano Competition and the Armenian Legacy International Piano Competition in Yerevan. In 2011, he was named dean of the piano department at Yerevan State University.

FABIO BIDINI A Steinway artist, Mr. Bidini has recorded 13 CDs. He continues to tour Europe and North America as a soloist and recitalist, and is the new pianist of Trio Solisti. In 2015, he became the first occupant of the Carol Grigor Piano Chair at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, and he is professor of piano at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin.

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AMOUNT

GIVEN BY

1 2 3 4 5 6

Simone Pedroni Valery Kuleshov Christopher Taylor Johan Schmidt Armen Babakhanian Fabio Bidini

Italy Russia USA Belgium Armenia Italy

$15,000 10,000 7,500 5,000 3,500 2,000

National Guild of Piano Teachers William M. Fuller Foundation The Mary Potishman Lard Trust Mr. and Mrs. F. Howard Walsh, Sr. T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum

BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Valery Kuleshov (gold watch, Neiman Marcus) STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCES OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Richard Raymond

and Simone Pedroni ($1,000 each, Van Cliburn) HIGHEST RANKING PIANIST OF THE UNITED STATES: Christopher Taylor ($1,000, Mr. and Mrs. William S. Davis) JURY DISCRETIONARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Andrew Armstrong ($4,000, Raymond E. Buck Foundation) SECOND STAGE Andrew Armstrong (USA) Frederic Chiu (USA) Alexander Melnikov (Russia) Shirley Hsiao-Ni Pan (Canada) Richard Raymond (Canada) Veronica Reznikovskaya (Russia) FIRST STAGE Mark Anderson (USA) Hiroshi Arimori (Japan) Francesco Cipolletta (Italy) Read Gainsford (New Zealand) Alan Gampel (USA) Kirill Gliadkovsky (Russia) Jennifer Cecilia Hayghe (USA) Ilya Itin (Russia) Alexander Korsantiya (Georgia) Petronel Malan (South Africa) Jura Margulis (Germany) Laura Mikkola (Finland) Lorraine Min (Canada) Edoard Monteiro (Brazil) Enrico Pace (Italy) HaeSun Paik (Korea) Graham Scott (UK) Margarita Shevchenko (Russia) Connie Shih (Canada) Sergei Tarasov (Russia) Francois Weigel (France) Andreas Woyke (Germany) Mikhail Yanovitsky (USA)

JURY John Giordano, Chairman (USA) Joaquín Achúcarro (Spain) Philippe Entremont (France) Claude Frank (USA) Nelson Freire (Brazil) Edward Gordon (USA) Moura Lympany (England) Lev Naumov (Russia) Cécile Ousset (France) John F. Pfeiffer (USA) Menahem Pressler (USA) Abbey Simon (USA) Takahiro Sonoda (Japan) Ralph Votapek (USA SCREENING JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Jerome Lowenthal (USA) Hiroko Nakamura (Japan) Cécile Ousset (France) Abbey Simon (USA) Ralph Votapek (USA)

Simone Pedroni

CONDUCTOR: Jerzy Semkow CHAMBER MUSIC: American String Quartet ORCHESTRAS: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: Morton Gould, Ghost Waltzes MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Paul Harvey OFFICIAL ARTWORK: Ivan Chermayeff DOCUMENTARY: The Ninth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: A Life in Music,

directed by Peter Rosen

CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Susan B. Tilley EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Richard Rodzinski

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TENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 23–JUNE 8, 1997 ED LANDRETH AUDITORIUM, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY; TARRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THEATRE

WINNERS’ UPDATES JON NAKAMATSU The most recent American to win Cliburn gold has developed a highly regarded career as both soloist and chamber musician, performing with top U.S. orchestras. He has recorded 13 CDs for harmonia mundi usa, most recently a 2014 disc of Schumann, and was jury chairman of the First Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition in 2015.

YAKOV KASMAN The silver medalist is artist-in-residence at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also established a piano series that frequently features Cliburn winners. He has recorded 15 CDs on the Calliope label and performs as a soloist and in duo recitals with his daughter Aleksandra.

AVIRAM REICHERT The Cliburn’s first Israeli medalist has an active career as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, particularly in Asia, the United States, and Israel, where he is a frequent guest of the Israel Philharmonic and Jerusalem Symphony. He is professor of piano at Seoul National University.

FILIPPO GAMBA The Italian finalist went on to enjoy an active performing and recording career in Europe. He also is a professor at the Hochschule für Musik in Basel.

JAN JIRACEK In 2011, Mr. Jiracek became artistic director of the International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna. He has been professor of piano at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien since 2001.

KATIA SKANAVI Recent highlights of Ms. Skanavi’s busy career have been recitals and orchestral engagements in Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Moscow, and Paris. She was invited by Maestro Valery Gergiev to participate in the Prokofiev anniversary celebration in 2016. Her next CD will be released in 2017 with sonatas by Beethoven, Schumann, and Prokofiev.

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COUNTRY

AMOUNT

GIVEN BY

1 Jon Nakamatsu 2 Yakov Kasman 3 Aviram Reichert Finalists: Filippo Gamba

Jan Gottlieb Jiracek

Katia Skanavi

USA Russia Israel Italy Germany Russia

$20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

National Guild of Piano Teachers/Anonymous Donor The William Fuller Foundation, Marcia and Bobby French The Mary Potishman Lard Trust T. J. Brown and C. A. Lupton Foundation Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Mr. and Mrs. F. Howard Walsh, Sr.

PHYLLIS JONES TILLEY MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Naida Cole ($5,000, Friends

of Phyllis Jones Tilley) STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCES OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Naida Cole, Jon Nakamatsu,

Katia Skanavi ($1,000 each, Van Cliburn)

JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARDS: Victor Chestopal, Michail Dantchenko, Stanislav Ioudenitch ($4,000 each, Raymond E. Buck

Foundation; Mary P. Kladis Memorial Award, Nick D. Kladis family; Bernard L. Maas Foundation) Each semifinalist received $2,000, given by: Alann P. and Charles F. Bedford Fund, Community Foundation of Metropolitan Tarrant County; Ann and Edward R. Hudson, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. L. Edward Martin, II; Norwest Banks; Mrs. Susan B. Tilley; and Mr. Hugh Watson.

SECOND STAGE Victor Chestopal (Russia) Naida Cole (Canada) Michail Dantchenko (Ukraine) Stanislav Ioudenitch (Russia)* Aleksandar Madzar (Yugoslavia) Lev Vinocour (Russia) *Withdrew because of accident.

FIRST STAGE Susumu Aoyagi (Japan) Andrew Armstrong (USA) Yuri Bogdanov (Russia) Alexandre Dossin (Brazil) Joel Hastings (Canada) Yong-Kyu Lee (Korea) Anton Mordasov (Russia) Peter Miyamoto (USA) Olga Pushechnikova (Russia) Fernando Rossano (Italy) Per Rundberg (Sweden) Yuan Sheng (China) Margarita Shevchenko (Russia) Christopher Shih (USA) Niklas Sivelöv (Sweden) Alex Slobodyanik (Russia) Ju-Ying Song (USA) Dmitri Teterin (Russia) Albert Tiu (Philippines) Dimitri Vassilakis (Greece) George Vatchnadze (Georgia) Dmitri Vorobieff (Russia) Yi Wu (Argentina)

JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Marius Constant (France) Dean Elder (USA) Claude Frank (USA) Ian Hobson (Great Britain) Warren Jones (USA) Jerome Lowenthal (USA) Hiroko Nakamura (Japan) Lev Naumov (Russia) Cécile Ousset (France) Menahem Pressler (USA) Piero Rattalino (Italy) Dubravka Tomsic (Slovenia) Alexis Weissenberg (Switzerland) SCREENING JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Ian Hobson (Great Britain) Jerome Lowenthal (USA) Cécile Ousset (France) Dean Elder (USA)

Van Cliburn with Jon Nakamatsu

CONDUCTOR: James Conlon CHAMBER MUSIC: Tokyo String Quartet ORCHESTRAS: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: William Bolcom, Nine Bagatelles MASTER OF CEREMONIES: James Conlon OFFICIAL ARTWORK:Sean Scully, 10.6.93 DOCUMENTARY: The Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Playing with Fire,

directed by Catherine Tatge

CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Alann Bedford Sampson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Richard Rodzinski

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ELEVENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 25–JUNE 10, 2001 NANCY LEE AND PERRY R. BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

WINNERS’ UPDATES STANISLAV IOUDENITCH A native of Uzbekistan, Mr. Ioudenitch, who shared the gold medal in 2001, founded and teaches at the International Center for Music at Park University in Kansas City, where he is also artistic director and associate professor. He will join the piano faculty of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in autumn 2017. He also is vice president of the International Piano Academy Lake Como.

OLGA KERN The co-winner is now recognized as one of her generation’s great pianists. She performs at the world’s great venues—including the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, La Scala in Milan, and Carnegie Hall in New York—and collaborates with top conductors including Valery Gergiev, Christoph Eschenbach, and Marin Alsop. She has released six recordings on harmonia mundi usa, including her Grammy®-nominated Rachmaninoff disc. In 2016, she was jury chairman of the Seventh Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition. In October 2017, she will perform Barber’s Piano Concerto with Leonard Slatkin and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to celebrate her American citizenship.

MAXIM PHILIPPOV The co-silver medalist has performed recitals in top venues in Asia and Europe and is also a professor of piano at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory.

ANTONIO POMPA-BALDI The Italian pianist who shared the silver medal maintains an active concert schedule and has recorded 20 CDs. In 2014, he completed performances of all the Rachmaninoff piano concertos with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, and in 2015, he performed all the Beethoven concertos in Fresno. He is one of the most prolific recording artists for SPIRIO, Steinway’s new high-resolution player piano, and teaches at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

ALEXEY KOLTAKOV The Ukrainian finalist has toured Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and Russia, and earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School in 2012 and 2014. He has established a piano studio in Sydney, Australia.

WANG XIAOHAN The Chinese pianist, who played one of his own works in the Competition, is active as composer, conductor, pianist, and teacher.

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GIVEN BY

1 Tied: Stanislav Ioudenitch Uzbekistan $20,000 Nancy Lee and Perry Bass*

Olga Kern Russia 20,000 2 Tied: Maxim Philippov Russia 20,000 William M. Fuller Foundation, Marcia and Bobby French

Antonio Pompa-Baldi Italy 20,000 The Mary Potishman Lard Trust Finalists: Alexey Koltakov Ukraine 10,000 T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation

Wang Xiaohan China 10,000 Mrs. F. Howard Walsh, Sr.

American College of Musicians/ National Guild of Piano Teachers PHYLLIS JONES TILLEY MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE OF COMMISSIONED WORK: Antonio Pompa-Baldi ($5,000,

Alann Bedford Sampson, Rose Anne and Lewis Kornfeld) STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCES OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Davide Franceschetti, Stanislav

Ioudenitch, Maxim Philippov ($1,000 each, Van Cliburn) JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARDS: Davide Franceschetti, Sergey Koudriakov, Alexander Moutouzkine, Masaru Okada ($4,000 each, Gordon W. Smith, Blaine Smith, and Susan and Dee Smith; Neal Steffen Memorial Foundation; Raymond E. Buck Foundation; Lynn and Pete Randels, Sandy and Steve Randels, and Marcus Raskin, in honor of Betty Randels) *Given through a generous gift to the Cliburn Endowment.

Each semifinalist received $2,500, given by: Alann P. and Charles F. Bedford Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas; Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum; Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc.; Carolyn and Gerald Grinstein; Ann and Edward R. Hudson, Jr.; and Mr. Hugh L. Watson.

SECOND STAGE Alessandra Maria Ammara (Italy) Maurizio Baglini (Italy) Davide Franceschetti (Italy) Sergey Koudriakov (Russia) Masaru Okada (Japan) Vassily Primakov (Russia) FIRST STAGE Dror Biran (Israel) Yuri Blinov (Belarus) Stefania Cafaro (Italy) Yunjie Chen (China) Ying Feng (China) Tadashi Imai (Japan) Paavali Jumppanen (Finland) Amir Katz (Israel) Albert Mamriev (Israel) Maxim Manioukov (Russia) Oxana Mikhailoff (Russia) Anton Mordasov (Russia) Alexander Moutouzkine (Russia) Jong Hwa Park (Korea) Jong-Gyung Park (Korea) Andrew Russo (USA) Edna Stern (Belgium) Roger Wright (USA) JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Marcello Abbado (Italy) Joaquín Achúcarro (Spain) Eileen Tate Cline (USA)

Richard Dyer (USA) Claude Frank (USA) Thomas Frost (USA) Andrzej Jasinski (Poland) Yoheved Kaplinsky (Israel) Jürgen Meyer-Josten (Germany) Jean-Marc Peysson (France) Menahem Pressler (USA) Zhou Guangren (China) SCREENING JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Marcello Abbado (Italy) Eileen Tate Cline (USA) Yoheved Kaplinsky (Israel) Jürgen Meyer-Josten (Germany) Gold medalists Stanislav Ioudenitch and Olga Kern

CONDUCTOR: James Conlon CHAMBER MUSIC: Takács Quartet ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL GRAND PRIZE: Lowell Liebermann ($5,000) AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL PARTICIPATION AWARD: Lowell Liebermann; Judith Lang

Zaimont ($2,500 each)

AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL NEW WORKS: C. Curtis-Smith, Four Etudes; Lowell Liebermann, Three Impromptus; James Mobberley, Give ‘em Hell!; Judith Lang Zaimont, Impronta Digitale MASTER OF CEREMONIES: James Conlon OFFICIAL ARTWORK: Tom Phillips, Music World I & Music World II DOCUMENTARY: The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge, directed by Peter Rosen CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Alann Bedford Sampson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Richard Rodzinski

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WINNERS’ UPDATES ALEXANDER KOBRIN The Russian gold medalist also won the Cliburn’s first Internet Audience Award. In addition to performing across Asia, Europe, and the United States, he is the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano at Columbus State University, and since 2013 has also been a member of the celebrated Artist Faculty at New York University’s Steinhardt School.

In July 2017, Mr. Kobrin will join the faculty of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. JOYCE YANG The silver medalist was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2010, and today enjoys a busy concert schedule. Recent highlights include debuts with the Minnesota Orchestra and San Diego Symphony, and tours with violinist Augustin Hadelich. In 2016, she released her first recording with Hadelich as well as the world-premiere recording of Michael Torke’s concerto Three Manhattan Bridges, a piece created for her.

SA CHEN The Beijing-based Crystal Award winner is a piano star in China. Her recent engagements have included concerto dates with the San Francisco Symphony, recital tours in China and Germany, and a performance in Washington, D.C. as part of the Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day event.

DAVIDE CABASSI Mr. Cabassi has performed widely, especially in Italy, and has been a faculty member of the Monteverdi Conservatory in Bolzano and artist-in-residence at the Col legno Festival in Lucca. Among his many recordings are discs of Mozart (2013) and Beethoven (2014) sonatas on the DECCA label.

CHU-FANG HUANG The Chinese pianist won top prizes at the Cleveland Competition and Young Concert Artist Auditions shortly after being named a Cliburn finalist. She received the 2011 Avery Fisher Career Grant, is a Steinway Artist, and continues an active performing career.

ROBERTO PLANO Since being named a Cliburn finalist, this Italian has maintained an active concert schedule in Europe and the United States. He founded and teaches at the Accademia Musicale Varesina, and created the Music Association “Alfred Cortot” to spread the joy of classical music while emphasizing music education for children. His 2016 debut recording for DECCA Classics featured the Harmonies Poétiques et Religieuses by Liszt, which DECCA had not recorded since the 1960s.

In September 2016, he joined the faculty of Boston University.

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WINNER

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AMOUNT

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1 Alexander Kobrin Russia $20,000 Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass* 2 Joyce Yang South Korea 20,000 William M. Fuller Foundation, Marcia and Bobby French 3 Sa Chen China 20,000 Mary D. Wash Finalists: Davide Cabassi Italy 10,000 T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation

Chu-Fang Huang China 10,000 The Corbett Family

Roberto Plano Italy 10,000 American College of Musicians/National Guild of Piano Teachers BEVERLEY TAYLOR SMITH AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A NEW WORK: Joyce Yang ($5,000, Gordon W. Smith,

Blaine Smith, Susan and Dee Smith) STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCES OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Joyce Yang ($6,000, Van Cliburn) RAYMOND E. BUCK JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARD*: Maria Mazo ($4,000, Raymond E. Buck Foundation) JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARDS: Jie Chen, Sodi Braide, Gabriela Martinez ($4,000 each, Bell Helicopter a Textron Company,

Neal Steffen Memorial Foundation) INTERNET AUDIENCE AWARD: Alexander Kobrin (Apple iPod Photo) *Given through a generous gift to the Cliburn Endowment.

Each semifinalist received $5,000, given by: Alann Bedford Sampson; the Alann P. and Charles F. Bedford Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas; the Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum; the Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc.; and Edward and Ann Frasher Hudson.

SECOND STAGE Ning An (USA) Jie Chen (China) Ying Feng (China) Gabriela Martinez (Venezuela) Maria Mazo (Germany/Russia) Xiaohan Wang (China) FIRST STAGE Lilian Akopova (Ukraine) Giuseppe Andaloro (Italy) Stephen Beus (USA) Sodi Braide (Nigeria/UK) Grace Fong (USA) Davide Franceschetti (Italy) Alexei Grynyuk (Ukraine) Mariya Kim (Ukraine) Marina Kolomiytseva (Russia) Alexey Koltakov (Australia) Soyeon Lee (South Korea) Ang Li (Canada) Albert Mamriev (Israel) Alexandre Moutouzkine (Russia) Esther Park (USA) Daria Rabotkina (Russia) Ilya Rashkovskiy (Russia) Elizabeth Joy Roe (USA) Rui Shi (China) Rem Urasin (Russia) Di Wu (China) ChenXin Xu (China) Andrius Žlabys (Lithuania)

JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Marcello Abbado (Italy) Peter Cossé (Germany) Richard Dyer (USA) Claude Frank (USA) Thomas Frost (USA) Joseph Kalichstein (Israel) Jürgen Meyer-Josten (Germany) Menahem Pressler (USA) Tadeusz Strugała (Poland) Zhou Guangren (China) SCREENING JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Marcello Abbado (Italy) Thomas Frost (USA) Yoheved Kaplinsky (Israel) Jürgen Meyer-Josten (Germany)

l-r: Joyce Yang, Alexander Kobrin, and Sa Chen

CONDUCTOR: James Conlon CHAMBER MUSIC: Takács Quartet ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL GRAND PRIZE: Sebastian Currier ($5,000) AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL PARTICIPATION AWARD: Sebastian Currier;

Jennifer Higdon; Daniel Kellogg; Ruth Schonthal ($2,500 each) AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL NEW WORKS: Sebastian Currier, Scarlatti Cadences + Brainstorm; Jennifer Higdon, Secret & Glass Gardens; Daniel Kellogg, scarlet thread; Jan Krzywicki, Nocturnals; Ruth Schonthal, Sonata quasi un’improvvisazione MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Van Cliburn OFFICIAL ARTWORK: Howard Hodgkin, Concert DOCUMENTARY: In the Heart of Music, directed by Andy Sommer CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Alann Bedford Sampson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Richard Rodzinski

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THIRTEENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 22–JUNE 7, 2009 NANCY LEE AND PERRY R. BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

WINNERS’ UPDATES NOBUYUKI TSUJII The Japanese pianist rocketed to celebrity status when he was named co-winner of the Cliburn gold medal.

He maintains a busy concert schedule throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States, with recent highlights including his debut with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under Valery Gergiev and a debut recital at Wigmore Hall. Mr. Tsujii has recorded several best-selling albums for Avex Classics.

HAOCHEN ZHANG The Chinese co-gold medalist continues to perform to acclaim throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States, with recent highlights including a new recital CD on BIS with works of Schumann, Brahms, Janácek, and Liszt; a return engagement with the Philadelphia Orchestra; and a tour of Europe with the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Zhang was recently announced as the only pianist among the four 2017 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients.

YEOL EUM SON The South Korean followed her silver-medal win at the Cliburn with the silver at the Tchaikovsky Competition in 2011. Active as a chamber musician, recitalist, and soloist worldwide, she also is a writer with a column in Korea’s most widely read newspaper and a book of essays published in 2015.

EVGENI BOZHANOV The native of Bulgaria has built a reputation as a risk-taking, original pianist. His 2017–2018 concert highlights will include recitals across Europe, an appearance at the Royal Festival Hall in London, and the Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Houston Symphony Orchestra.

MARIANGELA VACATELLO The Italian finalist and Internet Audience Prize winner released an all-Liszt recording in 2011, and an all-Debussy recording in 2012, both on the Brilliant Classics label. She lives in Umbria and is a piano professor at the Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali “G. Briccialdi” in Terni.

DI WU Highlights of the Chinese finalist’s recent tours include her first appearances in Minsk and Moscow; a visit to Mexico for three concerts; and 20 concerts in Asia, during which she played the Rachmaninoff Second and Grieg concertos in major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, and Taipei.

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WINNER

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GIVEN BY

1 Tied: Nobuyuki Tsujii Japan $20,000 Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass*

Haochen Zhang China 20,000 2 Yeol eum Son South Korea 20,000 Marcia and Bobby French Finalists: Evgeni Bozhanov Bulgaria 10,000 Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kleinheinz

Mariangela Vacatello Italy 10,000 T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation

Di Wu China 10,000 William E. Scott Foundation

Mollie L. and Garland M. Lasater Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas BEVERLEY TAYLOR SMITH AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A NEW WORK: Nobuyuki Tsujii ($5,000, Gordon W. Smith,

Blaine Smith, Susan and Dee Smith) STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCES OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Evgeni Bozhanov and Yeol eum Son

($3,000 each, Van Cliburn) JOHN GIORDANO JURY CHAIRMAN DISCRETIONARY AWARD: Alessandro Deljavan ($4,000, Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh) RAYMOND E. BUCK JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARD*: Lukáš Vondrácek ($4,000, Raymond E. Buck Foundation) JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARD: Eduard Kunz ($4,000, Neal Steffen Memorial Foundation) INTERNET AUDIENCE AWARD: Mariangela Vacatello

*Made possible by a generous gift to the Cliburn Endowment.

Each semifinalist received $5,000, given by: Alann Bedford Sampson; the Alann P. and Charles F. Bedford Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas; the Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum; the Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc.; and Edward and Ann Frasher Hudson.

SECOND STAGE Ran Dank (Israel) Alessandro Deljavan (Italy) Kyu Yeon Kim (South Korea) Eduard Kunz (Russia) Andrea Lam (Australia) Michail Lifits (Germany) FIRST STAGE Stephen Beus (USA) Yoonjung Han (South Korea) Naomi Kudo (USA/Japan) Natacha Kudritskaya (Ukraine) Soyeon Lee (South Korea) Ang Li (Canada) Spencer Myer (USA) Ilya Rashkovskiy (Russia) Mayumi Sakamoto (Japan) Victor Stanislavsky (Israel) Chetan Tierra (USA) Vassilis Varvaresos (Greece) Lukáš Vondrácek (Czech Republic) Amy J. Yang (USA/China) Feng Zhang (China) Ning Zhou (China) Zhang Zuo (China)

JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Marcello Abbado (Italy) Dmitri Alexeev (Russia) Hung-Kuan Chen (USA) Michel Beroff (France) Richard Dyer (USA) Joseph Kalichstein (Israel) Yoheved Kaplinsky (Israel) Jürgen Meyer-Josten (Germany) Menahem Pressler (USA) Tadeusz Strugała (Poland)

SCREENING JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Marcello Abbado (Italy) Hung-Kuan Chen (USA) Richard Dyer (USA) Yoheved Kaplinsky (Israel))

l-r: Yeol eum Son, Nobuyuki Tsujii,

CONDUCTOR: James Conlon Haochen Zhang CHAMBER MUSIC: Takács Quartet ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL GRAND PRIZE: Mason Bates ($5,000) AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL PARTICIPATION AWARD: Mason Bates; Derek Bermel;

Daron Hagen; John Musto ($2,500 each)

AMERICAN COMPOSERS INVITATIONAL NEW WORKS: Mason Bates, White Lies for Lomax;

Derek Bermel, Turning; Daron Hagen, Suite for Piano; John Musto, Improvisation & Fugue MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fred Child OFFICIAL ARTWORK: Ivan Chermayeff, incorporating Treble Clefs by Josef Albers, 1932.

Courtesy of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation.

DOCUMENTARY: A Surprise in Texas: The Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, directed by Peter Rosen CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION: Alann Bedford Sampson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Richard Rodzinski

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FOURTEENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION MAY 24–JUNE 9, 2013 NANCY LEE AND PERRY R. BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

WINNERS’ UPDATES VADYM KHOLODENKO The Ukrainian-born gold medalist quickly emerged as one of the most gifted performers of his generation.

This spring he ended a three-year artistic partnership with the Fort Worth Symphony that included live recordings of the complete Prokofiev piano concertos released by harmonia mundi. This season he also appeared in Paris with the Mariinsky Theater Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev; with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; and at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. BEATRICE RANA Since winning the Cliburn silver, this Italian pianist has made waves on the international music scene, collaborating regularly with conductors on the highest level and performing at the most esteemed venues and festivals. This season she performed Bach’s Goldberg Variations at Wigmore Hall, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, and many others. She is an exclusive Warner recording artist; her new Goldberg Variations disc won BBC Music Magazine’s Newcomer Award.

SEAN CHEN The charismatic Crystal Award winner was named a 2015 fellow by the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship Fund for the Performing Arts. He collaborates with prominent orchestras and is an advocate of new music who writes and performs his own transcriptions. Mr. Chen also is a Steinway Artist and has contributed to the catalog of Steinway’s new SPIRIO system.

FEI-FEI DONG The Chinese finalist performs widely as a concert pianist and a teacher through outreach sessions and master classes. Since her Cliburn appearance, she has made her Weill Recital Hall debut at Carnegie Hall, performed for the Gilmore Rising Stars Series, and appeared at Bravo! Vail Valley and other notable music festivals.

NIKITA MNDOYANTS The Russian pianist, whose father was a Cliburn finalist in 1977, went on to win the Cleveland and Paderewski international piano competitions. He tours throughout Europe as a solo and chamber musician and also is active as a composer.

TOMOKI SAKATA After his Cliburn success, the young Japanese pianist went on to win the Franz Liszt competition in Budapest and has made recital, chamber, and concerto appearances throughout the world. Octavia Records released his debut disc in spring 2015, featuring works by Liszt, Scriabin, Debussy, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff.

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WINNER

COUNTRY

AMOUNT

GIVEN BY

1 Vadym Kholodenko Ukraine $50,000 Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass* 2 Beatrice Rana Italy 20,000 Marcia and Bobby French 3 Sean Chen USA 20,000 Mollie L. and Garland M. Lasater Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation, and Shirley and Wesley R. Turner* Finalists: Fei-Fei Dong China 10,000 Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kleinheinz*

Nikita Mndoyants Russia 10,000 T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation

Tomoki Sakata Japan 10,000 William E. Scott Foundation BEVERLEY TAYLOR SMITH AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A NEW WORK: Vadym Kholodenko ($5,000, the Estate

of Gordon William Smith*) STEVEN DE GROOTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Vadym Kholodenko ($6,000, Van Cliburn) JOHN GIORDANO JURY CHAIRMAN DISCRETIONARY AWARD: Steven Lin ($4,000, Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh*) RAYMOND E. BUCK JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARD*: Alessandro Deljavan ($4,000, Raymond E. Buck Foundation*) JURY DISCRETIONARY AWARD: Claire Huangci ($4,000, Neal Steffen Memorial Foundation) AUDIENCE AWARD: Beatrice Rana ($2,500, Will Courtney)

* Made possible by a generous gift to the Cliburn Endowment.

Each semifinalist received $5,000, given by: Fifth Avenue Foundation; Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum, Inc.; The Frill Foundation; The Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc.; Ann Frasher Hudson*; and Alann Bedford Sampson.

Each non-advancing competitor received $1,000 from the Cliburn 180°s.

SECOND STAGE Nikita Abrosimov (Russia) Alexey Chernov (Russia) Alessandro Deljavan (Italy) Jayson Gillham (Australia/United Kingdom) Claire Huangci (United States) Nikolay Khozyainov (Russia) FIRST STAGE Luca Buratto (Italy) Sara Daneshpour (United States) François Dumont (France) Yury Favorin (Russia) Lindsay Garritson (United States) Guiseppe Greco (Italy) Ruoyu Huang (China) Marcin Koziak (Poland) Steven Lin (United States) Kuan-Ting Lin (Taiwan) Alex McDonald (United States) Gustavo Miranda-Bernales (Chile) Oleksandr Poliykov (Ukraine) Scipione Sangiovanni (Italy) Yekwon Sunwoo (South Korea) Alessandro Taverna (Italy) Jie Yuan (China) Eric Zuber (United States)

JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Dmitri Alexeev (Russia) Michel Beroff (France) Andrea Bonatta (Italy) Richard Dyer (USA) Joseph Kalichstein (Israel) Yoheved Kaplinsky (Israel) Liu Shih Kun (China) Minoru Nojima (Japan) Menahem Pressler (USA) Blanca Uribe (Colombia) Arie Vardi (Israel) Xian Zhang (China) SCREENING JURY John Giordano, chairman (USA) Andrea Bonatta (Italy) Richard Dyer (USA) Yoheved Kaplinsky (Israel) Blanca Uribe (Colombia)

l-r: Sean Chen, Beatrice Rana, Vadym Kholodenko

CONDUCTOR: Leonard Slatkin CHAMBER MUSIC: Brentano String Quartet ORCHESTRA: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra COMMISSIONED WORK: Christopher Theofanidis, Birichino (2013) MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fred Child OFFICIAL ARTWORK: Untitled (Cliburn Competition) by Ed Ruscha DOCUMENTARY: Virtuosity: The Fourteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition,

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CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR PIANO COMPETITION Inaugurated in 1999, the Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition is the first event of its kind in the United States. Hailed by the Boston Globe as “a celebration of music, and the people who have to make music no matter what,” it was established at the behest of the late Nela Rubinstein, wife of legendary pianist Arthur Rubinstein.

The contest highlights the importance of music-making in everyday life and provides a forum for musicians age 35 and older who do not derive their primary source of income from playing or teaching piano. The quadrennial competition brings together 75 of the finest amateur pianists from around the world for seven days of performances, symposia, and social events.

WINNERS FIRST COMPETITION

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Victoria Bragin

June 9–13, 1999

Jury Award Joel Holoubeck (Numismatist, France) Press Jury Award Joel Holoubeck Audience Award Alexandre Bodak (Physician, France)

SECOND COMPETITION June 5–10, 2000

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First Prize Christopher Basso (Assistant Store Manager, USA) Second Prize Steven Ryan (Computer Consultant, USA) Third Prize Debra Saylor (Private Voice Instructor, USA) Press Jury Award Christopher Basso Audience Award Christopher Basso Best Performance of a Work from the Baroque Era Christopher Basso Best Performance of a Work from the Classical Era Steven Ryan Best Performance of a Work from the Romantic Era Debra Saylor Best Performance of a Modern Work Christopher Basso Most Creative Programming Award Michael Hawley (Professor of Media

L-r: Carla Kemp Thompson, Cliburn chairman of the Board; Jacques Marquis, Cliburn president and CEO; and 2016 Amateur winner Thomas Yu

THIRD COMPETITION June 3–8, 2002

First Prize Victoria Bragin (Professor of Chemistry, USA) Michael Hawley (Director of Special Projects, MIT, USA) Second Prize Paul Romero (CD-ROM Game Composer, USA) Third Prize Not awarded Press Jury Award Michael Hawley Audience Award

Best Performance of a Work from the Baroque Era Ellen Dodson (Business Consultant, USA) Best Performance of a Work from the Classical Era Charles Chien (Flight Attendant Purser, USA) Best Performance of a Work from the Romantic Era Victoria Bragin Best Performance of a Modern Work Victoria Bragin

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Most Creative Programming Award Michael Hawley Jury Discretionary Awards Charles Chien Henri Delbeau (Doctor of Internal Medicine, USA) Debra Saylor (Sales Associate, USA) Special Recognition Awards Miho Fisher (Retired Cardiologist, Japan, [U.S. Resident]) Mark Horowitz (Cantor and Educator, USA) Yat-Lam Hong (Piano Technician, USA) Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Award Karen Bush Purpero (Missionary, USA)

FOURTH COMPETITION May 31–June 5, 2004

First Prize Paul Anthony Romero (Composer and Porcelain Dealer, USA) Second Prize Averill Piers Baker (Legal Volunteer, Canada) Third Prize Ann Herlong (Homemaker, USA) Press Jury Award Paul Anthony Romero Audience Award Paul Anthony Romero Best Performance of a Work from the Baroque Era Ann Herlong Best Performance of a Work from the Classical Era Hiroko Ohtani (Physical Chemist, Japan [U.S. Resident]) Best Performance of a Work from the Romantic Era Paul Anthony Romero Best Performance of a Modern Work Miho Yamada Fisher (Medical Researcher, Japan [U.S. Resident]) Most Creative Programming Award Darin Tysdal (Music Store Co-manager, USA)

Olga Kern (front row left), Carla Kemp Thompson (front row, second from left), and Jacques Marquis (far right) with the 2016 Amateur semifinalists

Jury Discretionary Awards Miho Yamada Fisher Franz Josef Mantini (Electrical Engineer, USA) Special Recognition Awards Dale L. Backus (Mechanical Engineer, USA) Greg Fisher (Computer Programmer and Web Designer, USA)

Best Performance of a Work from the Baroque Era Clark Griffith Best Performance of a Work from the Classical Era Franz Mantini (Electrical Engineer, USA)

Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Award Stephen Fierros (Information Systems Advisor, USA)

Best Performance of a Work from the Romantic Era Drew Mays

FIFTH COMPETITION

Best Performance of a Post-Romantic Work Mark Fuller

May 28–June 3, 2007

Richard Rodzinski First Prize Award Drew Mays (Ophthalmologist, USA) Second Prize Mark Fuller (Attorney, USA) Third Prize Clark Griffith (Composer/Retired Internet Technology Administrator, USA) Press Jury Award Mark Fuller

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Audience Award Drew Mays

Most Creative Programming Award Esfir Ross (Dental Assistant, USA) Jury Discretionary Awards Thomas Maurice (Network Administrator, Canada) Kent Lietzau (Aerospace and Defense Industry Executive, USA) Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Award David Hibbard (Retired Railroad Manager, USA)

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SEVENTH COMPETITION June 19–25, 2016

Richard Rodzinski First Prize Award Thomas Yu (Periodontist, Canada) Second Prize Michael Slavin (Ophthalmologist (ret.), USA) Third Prize Xavier Aymonod (Strategy Consultant, France) Press Jury Award Thomas Yu Audience Award Thomas Yu Best Performance of a Work from the Baroque Era Clark Vann Griffith (Database Programmer (ret.), USA)

2016 silver medalist Michael Slavin

Best Performance of a Work from the Classical Era Ken Iisaka (Software Engineer, Japan/Canada) Best Performance of a Work from the Romantic Era Matthias Fischer (Physician, Germany)

SIXTH COMPETITION May 23–May 29, 2011

Richard Rodzinski First Prize Award Christopher Shih (Physician, USA) Second Prize Clark Griffith (Database Programmer (ret.), USA) Third Prize Barry Coutinho (Family Physician, USA) Press Jury Award Jane Gibson King (Homemaker, USA) Audience Award Christopher Shih

Best Performance of a Work from the Romantic Era Christopher Shih

Best Performance of a Post-Romantic Work Jasmin Tiodang (Stay-at-Home Mother, Indonesia)

Best Performance of a Post-Romantic Work Barry Coutinho

Creative Programming Award Gregory Knight (Software Engineer, USA)

Most Creative Programming Award Clark Griffith

Jury Discretionary Awards Deirbhile Brennan (Accountant, Ireland) Lana Marina (Stay-at-Home Mother, United States)

Jury Discretionary Awards Leslie Myrick (Hospital Administrator (ret.), Canada) David Hibbard (Railroad Manager (ret.), USA) Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Award Clark Griffith

Best Performance of a Work from the Baroque Era Clark Griffith Best Performance of a Work from the Classical Era Jun Fujimoto (Piano Marketing Specialist, USA)

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CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL The Cliburn launched a major new program in 2015—a competition and festival for pianists ages 13 to 17. The First Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival took place June 21–28, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas, on the campus of TCU. 1997 Cliburn gold medalist Jon Nakamatsu served as jury chairman, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performed with each of three finalists under conductor Mei-Ann Chen. Competition performances were open to the public and all were webcast live at Cliburn.org.

The 23 exceptional young pianists who competed—selected from an applicant pool of 160—represented 14 nations.

“This competition helped us establish relationships with the top international talent at an earlier age,” said Jacques Marquis, Cliburn president and CEO. “But, just as important, this was another means for the Cliburn to use its standing and expertise to encourage tomorrow’s great artists. We have provided a valuable forum for them to express themselves and an entrance to the next step of their journeys. The top international jurors, the media and webcast, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and the festival atmosphere — which included performance experience and professional career advice — all made the Competition and Festival significantly useful for a student who has aspirations of being a professional musician.”

WINNERS FIRST COMPETITION June 21–28, 2015

First Prize Alim Beisembayev, Kazakhstan, 17 Second Prize Arsenii Mun, Russia, 16 Third Prize Youlan Ji, China, 16 Audience Award Misha Galant, USA, 17 Best Performance of a Classical Sonata Misha Galant, USA, 17 Best Performance of a Lyrical Work Adam Balogh, Hungary, 17 Jury Discretionary Awards Clayton Stephenson, USA, 16 Tony Yike Yang, Canada, 16 Youlan Ji, 16, of China; Alim Beisembayev, 17, of Kazakhstan; and Arsenii Mun, 16, of Russia, were winners of the First Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival.

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CLIBURN CONCERTS Established in 1976, Cliburn Concerts is a distinguished series that presents outstanding classical concerts annually at the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and a nightclub venue in Fort Worth. Widely regarded as the foremost classical performance series in the region, Cliburn Concerts features the world’s leading soloists, recitalists, ensembles, and rising stars. Notable artists include pianists Radu Lupu, András Schiff, Murray Perahia, Mitsuko Uchida, and Grigory Sokolov; instrumentalists Hilary Hahn, Itzhak Perlman, and Yo-Yo Ma; vocalists Deborah Voigt, Joyce DiDonato, and Nathan Gunn; and alternative-classical specialists Time for Three and VOCES8.

CLIBURN CONCERTS HISTORY 1977

Gold and Fizdale – duo piano Lili Kraus – piano Hilde Somer – piano Carleton Smith – lecture James Dick – piano

1977

Gold and Fizdale – duo piano Gary Towlen – piano György Sándor – piano Lorin Hollander – piano Paul Hume – lecture

1978

Aaron Copland – composer Ruth Laredo – piano Gold and Fizdale – duo piano Susan Starr – piano Ivan Davis – piano

1979

Ralph Votapek – piano Gary Towlen – piano Emanuel Ax – piano Phillips & Renzulli – duo piano James Dick – piano

1979–1980

Janina Fialkowska – piano Jeffrey Swann – piano Earl Wild – piano Robin McCabe – piano Anthony & Joseph Paratore – duo piano The Tokyo String Quartet and Minoru Nojima – piano

1980 –1981

Peter Orth – piano Richard & John Conti-Guglia – duo piano Tedd Joselson – piano Gregory Allen – piano Susan Starr – piano Bella Davidovich – piano

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1981–1982

Beaux Arts Trio Bolcom and Morris – piano/mezzo-soprano Lev Natochenny – piano James Galway – flute Gold and Fizdale – duo piano Ralph Kirshbaum – cello and Jeffrey Swann – piano Claudio Arrau – piano Pekinel Sisters – duo piano

1982–1983

Jeffrey Kahane – piano Annie Fischer – piano Ivan Moravec – piano The Cleveland Quartet and William De Rosa – cello The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Pinchas Zukerman – violin Santiago Rodriguez – piano Anthony & Joseph Paratore – duo piano András Schiff – piano Calliope, a Renaissance Band Menahem Pressler – piano Sour Cream, a Recorder trio Annapolis Brass Quartet

1983–1984

Harold C. Schonberg – lecture Gustavo Romero – piano Frankl, Pauk & Kirshbaum Trio Jorge Bolet – piano London Early Music Group Kenneth Cooper – harpsichord and Carol Wincenc – flute Robert Davidovici – violin and Steven De Groote – piano Preservation Hall Jazz Band Igor Kipnis – harpsichord Arden Trio Grant Johannesen – piano Gary Graffman – lecture Mendelssohn String Quartet and Stephanie Brown – piano André-Michel Schub – piano

1984–1985

Steven De Groote – piano Cristina Ortiz – piano Prague String Quartet and Malcolm Frager – piano Richard Stoltzman – clarinet and Bill Douglas – piano Annapolis Brass Quintet and Schola Cantorum McLain Family Band Carter Brey – cello and Edmund Battersby – piano Paul O’Dette – lute Radu Lupu – piano Ralph Votapek – piano

1985–1986

Katia & Marielle Labeque – duo piano Hugh Tinney – piano Barry Douglas – piano Murray Perahia – piano The Ridge String Quartet and Jeffrey Kahane – piano Peter Zazofsky – violin and Malcolm Frager – piano I Musici Chamber Orchestra

1986–1987

Michael Houstoun – piano Joaquin Soriano – piano Vladimir Ashkenazy – piano Marian McPartland – piano Muir String Quartet and Peter Orth – piano Steven De Groote – piano Deller Consort William Wolfram – piano Philippe Bianconi – piano Ralph & Albertine Votapek – duo piano

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CLIBURN CONCERTS 1987-1988

Guarneri String Quartet Alicia de Larrocha – piano The Soldier’s Tale/Carnival of the Animals Natalia Trull – piano Alexander Peskanov – piano Mitsuko Uchida – piano Ruth Laredo – piano and Paula Robison – flute Alexander Toradze – piano Anthony & Joseph Paratore – duo piano

1988–1989

Earl Wild – piano Rudolf Firkusny – piano Alexander Slobodyanik – piano Waverly Consort Kyoko Takezawa – violin Colin Carr – cello David Wehr – piano John Lill – piano Vladimir Viardo – piano

1989–1990

Alexei Sultanov – piano Beaux Arts Trio Shura Cherkassky – piano Radu Lupu – piano Jessye Norman – soprano and Geoffrey Parsons – piano Anthony & Joseph Paratore – duo piano The Glory That Was Venice José Feghali – piano

1990–1991

José Carlos Cocarelli – piano James Galway – flute and Christopher O’Riley – piano Guarneri String Quartet and Seymour Lipkin – piano André Watts – piano Minoru Nojima – piano Vienna Choir Boys Vladimir Ovchinikov – piano Petite messe solennelle Shura Cherkassky – piano

Cliburn at the Bass: Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax

1991–1992

Benedetto Lupo – piano Evgeny Kissin – piano Boris Berezovsky – piano Yo-Yo Ma – cello and Emanuel Ax – piano André-Michel Schub – piano and Cho-Liang Lin – violin Samuel Ramey – bass and Warren Jones – piano Kevin Kenner – piano Frederica von Stade – mezzo-soprano and Martin Katz – piano Alicia de Larrocha – piano Deborah Voigt – soprano and Leverine Rothfuss – piano Artur Pizarro – piano

1992–1993

Alexander Shtarkman and Tian Ying – pianos and Schola Cantorum Cécile Ousset – piano Alexander Shtarkman – piano Pavel Berman – violin Alexander Kniasev – cello Nelson Freire – piano

Sherrill Milnes – baritone and Jon Spong – piano Itzhak Perlman – violin and Samuel Sanders – piano Garrick Ohlsson – piano Barbara Hendricks – soprano and Staffan Scheja – piano Marilyn Horne – mezzo-soprano and Martin Katz – piano

1993–1994

Joaquín Achúcarro – piano Midori – violin and Robert McDonald – piano Richard Goode – piano Yefim Bronfman – piano Marvis Martin – soprano and Pierre Vallet – piano José Feghali and Vladimir Viardo – duo piano Evgeny Kissin – piano James Galway – flute and Christopher O’Riley – piano Cecilia Bartoli – mezzo-soprano and György Fischer – piano Simone Pedroni – piano Thomas Hampson – baritone and Armen Guzelimian – piano

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1994–1995

Philippe Entremont – piano Leontyne Price – soprano and David Garvey – piano Grigory Sokolov – piano Richard Stolzman – clarinet and the Texas Boys Choir Leif Ove Andsnes – piano Samuel Ramey – bass and Warren Jones – piano Sergio Daniel Tiempo – piano Valery Kuleshov – piano Renée Fleming – soprano and Helen Yorke – piano Guarneri String Quartet and Menahem Pressler – piano André Watts – piano Wendy Warner – cello and Meng-Chieh Liu – piano

1995–1996

Dame Moura Lympany – piano Christopher Taylor – piano Gidon Kremer – violin and Vadim Sakharov – piano Dmitri Hvorostovsky – baritone and Mikhail Arkadiev – piano Evgeny Kissin – piano

1997–1998

Wolfgang Holzmair – baritone and Ulrich Koella – piano Bolcom and Morris piano/mezzo-soprano and André De Shields, Angelina Réaux, and Jeremy Geidt – vocalists Dawn Upshaw – soprano and Richard Goode – piano András Schiff – piano Christian Zacharias – piano Lisitsa and Kuznetsoff – duo piano

Jon Nakamatsu – piano Peter Schickele – piano and David Düsing – tenor Dobravka Tomsic – piano The King’s Singers José van Dam – bass-baritone and Maciej Pikulski – piano Menahem Pressler – piano Evelyn Glennie – percussion Waltraud Meier – mezzo-soprano and Nicholas Carthy – piano Barbara Bonney – soprano and Carey Levine – piano Grigory Sokolov – piano Anne-Sophie Mutter – violin and Lambert Orkis – piano Wynton Marsalis – trumpet and The Chamber Music Society of

Lincoln Center

1996–1997

André-Michel Schub and Santiago Rodriguez – duo piano and Deborah Mashburn and Brad Wagner – percussion Mischa Maisky – cello and Daria Hovora – piano Bryn Terfel – baritone and Malcolm Martineau – piano Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir Ton Koopman – conductor Tokyo String Quartet Susan Graham – mezzo-soprano and Steven Blier – piano Radu Lupu – piano Kathleen Battle – soprano and J.J. Penna – piano Alexander Toradze – piano and Maxim Mogilevsky and Svetlana Smolina – pianos

1998–1999

Árcadi Volodos – piano James Galway – flute Sarah Cunningham – viola da gamba Jeanne Galway – flute Monica Huggett – baroque violin Phillip Moll – harpsichord Sergio & Odair Assad – duo guitar Bo Skovhus – baritone and Warren Jones – piano Renée Fleming – soprano and Steven Blier – piano Yakov Kasman – piano Denyce Graves – mezzo-soprano and Warren Jones – piano András Schiff – piano Krystian Zimerman – piano House of Blues Moiseyev Dance Company Boys Choir of Harlem

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1999–2000

Olga Kern performs at the opening of the Kimbell Art Museum’s Renzo Piano Pavilion.

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Garrick Ohlsson – piano Ben Heppner – tenor and Craig Rutenberg – piano The King’s Singers and Evelyn Glennie – percussion Evgeny Kissin – piano Radu Lupu – piano Anonymous 4 Aviram Reichert – piano Moscow Soloists Yuri Bashmet – conductor Takács Quartet Jubilant Sykes – baritone and Andrew Litton – piano

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CLIBURN CONCERTS CONTINUED

2000–2001

Mikhail Voskresensky, Nikolai Petrov, and Ralph Votapek – pianos and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Ian Hobson – conductor Yo-Yo Ma – cello Andrea Marcovicci – soprano and Shelly Markham – piano Katia Skanavi – piano Chanticleer Joshua Bell – violin and Simon Mulligan – piano Barry Douglas – piano Murray Perahia – piano Thomas Hampson – baritone and Craig Rutenberg – piano Cliburn at the Modern

2001–2002

Stanislav Ioudenitch – piano Guarneri String Quartet Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman – duo piano Lang Lang – piano Audra McDonald – soprano Ted Sperling – piano Mary Ann McSweeney – bass Dave Ratajczak – drums Samuel Ramey – bass and Warren Jones – piano Krystian Zimerman – piano Alfred Brendel – piano José Feghali – piano Daniel Binelli – bandoneon Olivier Charlier – violin Nina Kotova – cello Joan DerHovsepian – viola Curt Thompson – violin André Watts and Andrew Litton – pianos Jon Vickers – narrator and José Feghali – piano Claire Bloom – narrator Eugenia Zukerman – flute and Rachelle Jonck – piano Da Camera Society of Houston John Aler – tenor Sarah Rothenberg – piano Willard Spiegelman – reader and the American String Quartet

2002–2003

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Dawn Upshaw – soprano and Stephen Prutsman – piano Olga Kern – piano Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet and Jon Nakamatsu – piano Hilary Hahn – violin and Natalie Zhu – piano

Philippe Bianconi – piano Vladimir Feltsman – piano Garrick Ohlsson – piano Sir James Galway – flute Lady Jeanne Galway – flute Phillip Moll – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Mark Mellits* –composer

2003–2004

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Cristina Ortiz – piano The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Yefim Bronfman – piano Radu Lupu – piano The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble Dmitri Hvorostovsky – baritone and Ivari Ilja – piano Sir James Galway – flute Lady Jeanne Galway – flute Phillip Moll – piano Maxim Philippov – piano Krystian Zimerman – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Ricky Ian Gordon* – composer John Adams and David Del Tredici* – composers William Bolcom* – composer Mark Ford* – composer

2004–2005

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Antonio Pompa-Baldi – piano Takács Quartet Ivan Moravec – piano Emanuel Ax – piano and Yo-Yo Ma – cello Leif Ove Andsnes – piano Louis Lortie – piano Renée Fleming – soprano and Richard Bado – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Ned Rorem* – composer Osvaldo Golijov, Esteban Benzecry, and Samuel Zyman – composers John Adams and Thomas Adès – composers Michael Hersch* – composer

2005–2006

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Alexander Kobrin – piano András Schiff – piano Barry Douglas – conductor and piano and Camerata Ireland Chamber Orchestra Thomas Hampson – baritone and Craig Rutenberg – piano Jean-Yves Thibaudet – piano Vladimir Feltsman – piano Joshua Bell – violin and Jeremy Denk – piano Audra McDonald – soprano Ted Sperling – piano Bill Hayes – drums Mary Ann McSweeney – bass CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Mark Adamo* – composer Morten Lauridsen – composer Lowell Liebermann* – composer

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2006–2007

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Jeffrey Kahane – guest conductor and piano and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Sa Chen – piano Radu Lupu – piano Frederica von Stade – mezzo-soprano Samuel Ramey – bass Warren Jones – piano Emanuel Ax – piano Nelson Freire – piano Petite messe solennelle with the Fort Worth Opera

Ronald Shirey – conductor

Robynne Redmon – mezzo-soprano

Scott Scully – tenor

Ryan Taylor – bass-baritone

Angela Turner Wilson – soprano

Shields-Collins Bray – piano

Jon Nakamatsu – piano

Janet Pummill – harmonium

Cliburn Concerts Chorus CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio – piano, violin, cello The Ioudenitch Studio Benedetto Lupu – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN William Bolcom* – composer Music with Vision featuring Animusic

by Wayne Lytle Thomas Pasatieri* – composer

2007–2008

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Joyce Yang – piano André Watts – piano Academy of Ancient Music (First Presbyterian Church) Richard Egarr – director and harpsichord Rachel Brown – flute Pavlo Beznosiuk – violin Joseph Crouch – cello Rodolfo Richter – violin with a special performance by

Texas Camerata Joshua Bell – violin and Jeremy Denk – piano Anne Sofie von Otter – mezzo-soprano and Bengt Forsberg – piano CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL Kavafian-Schub-Shifrin Trio – violin, piano, clarinet Mariusz Kwiecien – baritone and Howard Watkins – piano Ingrid Fliter – piano

2008–2009

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Rudolph Buchbinder – guest conductor and piano with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Richard Goode – piano Yundi Li – piano Gold Fingers José Feghali – piano Stanislav Ioudenitch – piano Olga Kern – piano Jon Nakamatsu – piano Leonidas Kavakos – violin and Enrico Pace – piano CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe – duo piano Takács Quartet Louis Lortie – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Sebastian Currier* – composer Jake Heggie* – composer

CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Osvaldo Golijov* – composer Richard Danielpour* – composer Adam Guettel* – composer

2009–2010

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Nobuyuki Tsujii – piano Gabriella Montero – piano Garrick Ohlsson – piano Michael Shih – violin Karen Basrak – cello Shields-Collins Bray – piano Laura Bruton – viola Jennifer Corning Lucio – oboe Kristina Reiko Cooper – cello Susan Dubois – viola Scott Lee – viola Swang Lin – violin Brinton Averil Smith – cello Marc-André Hamelin – piano Yo-Yo Ma – cello and Kathryn Stott – piano Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo – clarinet, piano

Photo by Rodger Mallison

CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Jennifer Higdon* – composer Ricky Ian Gordon* – composer Ursula Oppens* – composer

Cliburn at the Bass: Hilary Hahn and Robert Levin

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Cliburn Sessions: Anderson & Roe Piano Duo

2010–2011

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Haochen Zhang – piano Juilliard String Quartet and Carol Wincenc – flute Vladimir Feltsman – piano Joyce DiDonato – mezzo-soprano and David Zobel – piano Stephen Hough – piano Olga Kern – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN William Bolcom* – composer John Musto* – composer Joan Tower* – composer

2011–2012

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Conrad Tao – piano Yuja Wang – piano Jon Kimura Parker – piano and Cho-Liang Lin – violin Joyce Yang, piano Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Nathan Gunn – baritone and Julie Gunn – piano Emanuel Ax – piano

CLIBURN AT THE MODERN John Corigliano* – composer Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim with Anthony de Mare – piano American Anthem with Angela Turner Wilson – soprano

2012–2013

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Ralph Votapek, André-Michel Schub, Alexander Kobrin, and Hoachen Zhang – pianos

and the Fort Worth Symphony

Orchestra

Miguel Harth-Bedoya – conductor Brentano String Quartet Radu Lupu – piano Joshua Bell – violin and Samuel Haywood – piano Yeol eum Son – piano

2013–2014

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Vadym Kholodenko – piano Deborah Voigt – soprano and Brian Zeger – piano Midori – violin and Özgür Aydin – piano Barry Douglas – piano CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL Olga Kern – piano David Finckel – cello and Wu Han – piano Jon Nakamatsu – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Kevin Puts* – composer Jennifer Higdon* – composer CLIBURN SESSIONS Anderson & Roe – piano duo

CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Derek Bermel* – composer John Bucchino* – composer Christopher Theofanidis* – composer

*Indicates that composer was present at the performance.

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2014–2015

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Beatrice Rana – piano Denis Matsuev – piano John Giordano Tribute Concert Haochen Zhang – piano Joyce Yang – piano Stanislav Ioudenitch – piano Jon Nakamatsu – piano Simone Pedroni – piano José Feghali – piano André-Michel Schub – piano Vladimir Viardo – piano CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL James Ehnes – violin and Andrew Armstrong – piano David Fray – piano Lawrence Brownlee – tenor and Kevin Murphy – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN Lowell Liebermann* – composer Mark Adamo* – composer CLIBURN SESSIONS Time for Three – string trio Sybarite5 – string quintet Fort Worth Opera Studio Artists Stephen Carey – piano Matt Moeller – baritone Clara Nieman – mezzo-soprano Brian Wallin – tenor Maren Weinberger – soprano CLIBURN FESTIVAL The Works of Chopin Amphion String Quartet Fei-Fei Dong – piano Adam Golka – piano Brian Perry – bass Tomoki Sakata – piano Michael Shih – violin Allan Steele – cello Mariangela Vacatello – piano Ko-Eun Yi – piano

2015–2016

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Marc-André Hamelin – piano Yefim Bronfman – piano Garrick Ohlsson – piano CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL The Rising Stars of the Metropolitan Opera Janai Brugger – soprano Brent Funderburk – piano Sarah Mesko – mezzo-soprano David Won – baritone Amanda Woodbury – soprano Alessio Bax – piano Joshua Roman – cello and Andrius Zlabys – piano CLIBURN AT THE MODERN “Made in Fort Worth” with Martin Blessinger* and Till Meyn*

– composers Ben Moore* – composer CLIBURN SESSIONS eighth blackbird – sextet SHUFFLE Concert – chamber ensemble Timo Andres + Gabriel Kahane – composer-pianists

2016–2017

CLIBURN AT THE BASS Hilary Hahn – violin and Robert Levin – piano CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL: MASTERS Brentano String Quartet and Haochen Zhang – piano Nathan Gunn – baritone and Julie Gunn – piano Richard Goode – piano CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL: VIRTUOSOS Sean Chen – piano Behzod Abduraimov – piano Avi Avital – mandolin and Kenneth Weiss – harpsichord CLIBURN AT THE MODERN “American Piano” Gabriela Lena Frank* – composer CLIBURN SESSIONS VOCES8 – a cappella Conrad Tao – piano Sybarite5 – string quintet

CLIBURN FESTIVAL “An American Influence” Attacca Quartet Jonathan Beyer – baritone Henry Kramer – piano Spencer Myer – piano Ava Pine – soprano Allan Steele – cello Kate Stevens – piano Ertan Torgul – violin Ralph Votapek – piano

*Indicates that composer was present at the performance.

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EDUCATION CLIBURN IN THE CLASSROOM The Cliburn’s largest education outreach program presents the excitement of live piano performances to second-, third-, and fourth-grade students and reinforces the basic elements of music through fun, interactive activities within the context of classical piano repertoire. Students see professional musicians perform pieces composed by Beethoven, Chopin, Bach, and many more. The program reaches approximately 52,000 students in 175 North Texas elementary schools. Participation is free for students and for schools.

The curriculum was developed by nationally recognized children’s music education specialist Dr. John Feierabend and Cliburn artistic consultant Shields-Collins Bray. Each session is led by a host/facilitator and features a concert pianist.

Hosts 2001–2017 Melinda Allen Shields-Collins Bray Sara Doan Corrie Donovan Karen Hall Colleen Mallette Margo McCann Matt Ransdell Carol Reynolds Jonathan Tsay

Artists 2001–2017 Candace Bawcombe Philippe Bianconi Helen Blackburn Shields-Collins Bray Davide Cabassi Frederic Chiu Domenico Codispoti Jan Crisanti Keith Critcher José Cubela Corrie Donovan Natsuko Ejiri Adam Golka José Luis Hernández Sahun Hong

Cliburn in the Classroom participating school districts Aledo ISD Arlington ISD Birdville ISD Burleson ISD Carroll ISD Castleberry ISD Crowley ISD Dallas ISD Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Everman ISD

Fort Worth ISD* Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Hurst, Euless, and Bedford ISD Keller ISD Mansfield ISD Northwest ISD Weatherford ISD Westlake Academy Charter School White Settlement ISD

Adam Jackson Jan Jiracek Olga Kern Alexey Koltakov Aaron Kurz Sergey Kuznetsov Gloria Lin Katerina Makarova Colleen Mallette Scott Marosek Alex McDonald Evan Mitchell Spencer Myer Kyle Orth Samir Patel Dean Peiskee, Jr.

Brian Perry Elizabeth Joy Roe Andrew Russo Nathan Ryland Paul Sánchez Jade Simmons John Solomons Laura Spector Kim Torgul Jonathan Tsay Lewis Warren, Jr. Wang Xiaohan

*Includes all public elementary schools in district.

Photo by Aya Nomura

Kim Torgul and Shields-Collins Bray

Corrie Donovan leads a Cliburn in the Classroom session.

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CLIBURN CONVERSATIONS Cliburn Conversations educates audiences by providing insight into select Cliburn at the Bass and Cliburn at the Kimbell programs. The lighthearted lecture series is open to all ticket holders and takes place prior to performances. The lively discussions include musical and visual examples, and often interviews with guest artists. The Bass Hall sessions are held in the Green Room, located on the Box Tier level, and the Kimbell events are inside the auditorium of the Piano Pavilion.

Cliburn Conversations hosts include Dr. Carol Reynolds, former associate professor of music at Southern Methodist University; author and musicologist Laurie Shulman; and musicologist Christina Kucan Allen.

“VAN CLIBURN: AN AMERICAN HERO” Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Children’s Education Program and the Cliburn have collaborated to create a new arts education program focusing on Van Cliburn. Using actors, a concert pianist, and video projections, this one-of-a-kind production teaches children about Cliburn’s life, music, and significance. “Van Cliburn: An American Hero,” written and directed by Joel Ferrell, has been presented at Bass Performance Hall to 12,000 FWISD fourth graders each year since 2014. (It also will be presented twice in free public performances during the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—see page 43.)

The story is well-known: a tall, handsome young Texan goes to Moscow in 1958 at the height of the Cold War to compete in the First Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, a contest designed to showcase Soviet superiority in music. What happened next is the stuff of legends, as his astounding talent won him first prize, and his signature warmth and civility won him the hearts of the Russian people. He was welcomed home a hero—one of the most persuasive ambassadors of American culture, who had transcended political divides and demonstrated the universality of classical music like none before him.

Photo by Jill Johnson

The program lets students learn about this important time period in world history— and be exposed to classical music in a compelling way—through a powerful, reallife story. The live performance features the piano works Cliburn loved and played, and serves to ensure that his legacy continues for generations to come.

“Van Cliburn: An American Hero” at Bass Performance Hall

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EDUCATION CONTINUED

CLIBURN COMPETITORS IN SCHOOLS Adopt-A-Competitor gives children a direct link to the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Several days before the event begins, competitors present concerts at local elementary schools for fourth- and fifth-grade students, meeting with them afterwards to visit and answer questions. The students then track the progress of their “adopted” competitor throughout the competition. Along with their teachers and parents, students can watch competition performances, free of charge, on closed-circuit television in the Van Cliburn Recital Hall or online at www.cliburn.org. Because many competitors hail from countries outside the United States, students learn about geography, as well as the cultures and customs of their adopted competitors’ nations. Teacher study guides and children’s activity booklets are provided to teachers and students, and are also available at www.cliburn.org.

ADOPT-A-COMPETITOR PARTICIPANTS 1997 Susumu Aoyagi Alexandre Dossin Jan Jiracek Jon Nakamatsu Fernando Rossano Christopher Shih Ju-Ying Song Lev Vinocour 2001 Alessandra Ammara Maurizio Baglini Yunjie Chen Davide Franceschetti Tadashi Imai Olga Kern Oxana Mikhailoff Masaru Okada Andrew Russo Elizabeth Schumann Edna Stern 2005 Davide Cabassi* Alexei Grynyuk Marina Kolomiytseva* Soyeon Lee Esther Park Roberto Plano Daria Rabotkina Elizabeth Joy Roe Rui Shi ChenXin Xu

2009 Alessandro Deljavan Andrea Lam Ang Li Michail Lifits Spencer Myer Victor Stanislavsky Mariangela Vacatello Di Wu Ning Zhou Zhang Zuo 2013 Sean Chen Alessandro Deljavan Yury Favorin Lindsay Garritson Jayson Gillham Claire Huangci Kuan-Ting Lin Alex McDonald Nikita Mndoyants Alexander Poliykov

Nikita Mndoyants participates in Adopt-a-Competitor in 2013.

2017 Martin James Bartlett Sergey Belyavskiy Alina Bercu Kenneth Broberg Rachel Cheung Madoka Fukami Dasol Kim Julia Kociuban Rachel Kudo Philipp Scheucher

*Could not participate due to order of performance in the Competition.

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Northwestern University Bienen School of Music congratulates VAN CLIBURN COMPETITOR

EunAe Lee Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music Northwestern University Ryan Center for the Musical Arts 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, Illinois www.music.northwestern.edu

The University of North Texas Keyboard Division congratulates faculty member Pamela Mia Paul for her participation in the screening jury of the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Keyboard Studies at UNT Degrees in Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Collaborative Piano Fellowships and Scholarships available KEYBOARD FACULTY Joseph Banowetz, piano Brad Beckman, pedagogy Brad Bennight, harpsichord Jesse Eschbach, organ Steven Harlos, collaborative piano Christoph Hammer, fortepiano Heejung Kang, accompanying/piano literature Pamela Mia Paul, piano Elvia Puccinelli, collaborative piano Gustavo Romero, piano Vladimir Viardo, piano* Adam Wodnicki, piano *Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, 1973

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OUTREACH CLIBURN IN THE COMMUNITY

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Cliburn in the Community is an outreach effort that provides the experience of live classical music performance for free to a broad audience through partnerships with vibrant venues and organizations throughout Fort Worth. The program brings in young, emerging artists for weeklong residencies that include performances and other community engagement opportunities. The concerts are presented in non-traditional venues across North Texas in communities with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Recent Cliburn winners often perform. Over the past four years, the Cliburn has reached thousands with these important events.

Steven Lin performs in Sundance Square

CLIBURN LIVE Cliburn Live broadcasts more than 250 excellent classical music performances live online over four years, plus three international competitions as well as select recitals from the top musicians performing today.

Photo by Ralph Lauer

The Cliburn’s history of webcasting spans 16 years and has included five Van Cliburn International Piano Competitions from Bass Hall (2001, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017), two Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competitions (2011, 2016), the Van Cliburn Memorial Concert from Sundance Square Plaza (2014), the First Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival (2015), and two Cliburn at the Kimbell and four Cliburn at the Bass concerts (2014–2017). Over a fouryear period, Cliburn Live attracts the world’s attention with millions of visits from 100 countries.

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The Shepherd School of Music

With a dedicated faculty, extraordinary performance opportunities, beautiful facilities and an unparalleled education at one of America's premier universities, The Shepherd School of Music piano programs equip students with the necessary skills for professional success.

Dean of the Shepherd School of Music Robert Yekovich Piano Faculty Piano Chamber Music and Accompanying Brian Connelly Virginia Weckstrom Piano Performance Brian Connelly Jeanne Kierman Fischer Jon Kimura Parker Robert Roux Piano Pedagogy Sohyoung Park

The Shepherd School of Music Rice University, Houston, TX music.rice.edu

congratulates ICM student

KENNETH BROBERG on being named one of 30 competitors to compete in the prestigious 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

The Van Cliburn competition is the same event that Broberg’s instructor, ICM founder and associate professor of music/piano Stanislav Ioudenitch, won in 2001.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 167

SPECIAL TRIBUTES 174

IN MEMORIAM

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MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE DONATIONS

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SUPPORT THE CLIBURN

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VAN CLIBURN ENDOWMENT TRUST

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CLIBURN MEMBERSHIPS

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CLIBURN ENDOWMENT

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CLIBURN CONTRIBUTORS

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2014 GALA

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2015 GALA

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2016 GALA

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KEYBOARD CIRCLE EVENTS

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CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE EVENTS

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CLIBURN 180°

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT WORTH, INC.

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FIFTEENTH COMPETITION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES

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2015 JUNIOR COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS

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2016 AMATEUR COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS

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CLIBURN COMMITTEES

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FIFTEENTH COMPETITION CONTRIBUTORS

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Cliburn programs are a collaborative effort of artists, many dedicated volunteers, and Cliburn staff.

We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to the success of the programs in the 2013–2017 seasons.

2016–2017 SEASON FIFTEENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION May 25–June 10, 2017 COMPETITOR HATS Overland Sheepskin Co. FACILITIES AllStorageDFW.com Athans Audio Visual Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest Seoul National University St. Paul’s School, London Steinway Hall – New York Sundance Square Texas Christian University The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. The Martha Williams Group, Williams Trew GIFT SHOP Patricia Torn Alexander Brooke Wright Designs Neiman Marcus Fort Worth HEALTH SERVICES Drs. Batton, Harlin & Wilkinson / Smile Fort Worth Dr. Christopher Ewin Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Texas Health Resources Foundation HOSPITALITY Food/Beverage Alonti Ben E. Keith Foods Black Rooster Bakery Blue Bonnet Bakery Blue Mesa Grill Bob’s Steak & Chop House-Fort Worth Buffalo Bros.

Campisi’s Restaurant Cannon Chinese Kitchen Capital Grille Central Market Cari Davis

Cousin’s Bar-B-Q G & C Vending and Coffee Service Galligaskins Nancy Ginsburg Rebecca Hillard Jason’s Deli Joe T. Garcia’s La Madeleine La Piazza Lamarca Prosecco Lettuce Cook for You Mi Cocina Pak-A-Pocket Restaurant Park Hill Café Pearl Snap Kolaches Pizza Snob Planet Sub Martha Prioleau Red Robin Republic National Distribution Company Riscky’s Barbeque Romano’s Macaroni Grill Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Samantha Springs Natural Spring Sam’s Club Swiss Pastry Shop Terra Mediterranean Grill The Lunch Box Treasury Wine Estates University of North Texas Health Science Center Uno Pizzeria & Grill Vending Nut Company, Inc. West Fork Grill Hotel Partners Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Worth University Drive Hampton Inn Southwest Cityview The Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel

The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel Jury Green Room Meal / Snack Donations Jane Anthony Sarah Bates Anne Marie Bratton Janis Brous Brenda Brunette Julie Closuit Leigh Ann Connally Amy Connor Anne Davidovich Laura Deskins Carol Dunaway Mary Jane Edwards Kara French Sarah Gentry Nancy Ginsburg Julie Kleberg Lauri Lawrence Lou McDowell Melissa McLaughlin Trina Murray Christy Newton Conor Rainbolt Caren Rector Patricia Ryan Letty Waltrip Susie Duggins Weaver Elizabeth Walraven Elizabeth White Orientation Receptions Kim Darden Neiman Marcus Fort Worth Steinway Hall – North Texas/Houston The Martha Williams Group, Williams Trew The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Welcome Bags Amon Carter Museum of American Art Lynsey Blair 167

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTINUED Diageo Moët Hennessy Fidelity National Title – Baker Firm Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Goody Goody Joe T. Garcia’s Kimbell Art Museum Lacey Lee Michaels Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Neiman Marcus Fort Worth Print Globe Lacey Shilling Spec’s Wine, Spirits, and Finer Foods Steinway Hall–North Texas / Houston Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame The Capital Grille Worthington Hospitality Suites Chicotsky’s Liquor Lamarca Prosecco Paula and Scott Orr Treasury Wine Estates PIANOS Steinway & Sons Steinway Hall – North Texas/Houston

FORT WORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FINE ARTS BANNERS Beverly Fletcher Becky Lawton Fort Worth ISD Lone Star Banners and Flags Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. WINNERS’ IN-KIND GOODS AND SERVICES 8VA Music Consultancy Neiman Marcus Fort Worth WITH GRATITUDE 4 Color Press Arrangements by Mary Parks Buehler Companies Central Market City of Fort Worth Denitech Fort Worth, Inc. Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Joe T. Garcia’s Martha Rowan Hyder Lone Star Banners and Flags Tim Matheus Whitney Hyder More Mowry Creative Denise Renfro

Sigma Alpha Iota, Texas Wesleyan, Fort Worth Alumni Chapter Sigma Alpha Iota, Texas Wesleyan, Beta Kappa The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Placements: Elizabeth Brammer Robin Bumstead Neely Douglas Rebecca Gunter Keri Hickman Elizabeth Ann Pike Mandy Purselley Candace Salazar Devin Sanders Kelsey Shaw Pamela Smith Rachel Thompson Michelle Tilley Shannon Urbina Mary Elizabeth Van Meter United Way of Tarrant County University of Tulsa Fort Worth/ Arlington Alumni Chapter WOATS

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AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION American Airlines

ARCHIVES Texas Christian University

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION AND HOSPITALITY Becky Brooks and Tom Kees Jan and Fred Brossart Imelda and Jaime Castro Margaret and Craig Dearden Bonnie Dove Marcia and Glenn Garoon Ted Gorski Mary Jane and Larry Harbison Vicki Ray and David Hendricks Johanna Kimpland Tony Kroll and Dirk Maney Sarah and Victor Muñoz Lyo Nunes Andrew Power Patricia Steffen Jerry Thiel Sandi and Greg Wilson

CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL USHERS Claudia Foreman Judie Hankins Barbara Jani Janis Jones Jim Key Tom Lyles Marilyn Matthews Kathryn Thilman Susan Thrower RECEPTIONS 180° Receptions Acre Distillery Adam Palmer Design Anderson and Riddle, LLP Sasha Camacho/Lone Star Film Society Pati and Bill Meadows Neiman Marcus

Rahr and Sons Brewery Republic National Distributing Company Jon Suder Tarrant County Bar Association Post-Concert Allison and John Beadles Rose Anne Cranz Genie Guynn Insperity Eddie Lesok Berlene and Jarrell Milburn Scott Orr/Fidelity Investments Ann Ryan Virginia Smith Jon Suder Carla and Kelly Thompson Sandi and Greg Wilson Van Cliburn Circle Dinner Thomas L. Smith

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTINUED FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS Monica Benson Becky Brooks and Tom Kees Jan and Fred Brossart Imelda and Jaime Castro Sarah Cooper Will Courtney Kathie Cummins Margaret and Craig Dearden Charlie Estes Lindy Eubank Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Marcia and Glenn Garoon Jonathan Ginsburg, Fettmann Ginsburg PC Mary Jane and Larry Harbison Kristi Hasty Vicki Ray and David Hendricks Bill Howell Johanna Kimpland Tony Kroll and Dirk Maney Chris Leito Courtney Miller Andrea Palmer Performing Arts Fort Worth

Thomas Ragozzino Melissa Shahbaz Star-Telegram Patricia Steffen Rachael Steffen The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel Jerry Thiel Jane Weir Echo Wilson Sandi and Greg Wilson TECHNOLOGY Microsoft Philanthropies

2015–2016 SEASON SEVENTH CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR PIANO COMPETITION June 19–25, 2016 GIFT SHOP HF Custom Solutions FACILITIES Sundance Square The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. JURY GREEN ROOM Susanne Avondet Kim Darden Nancy Ginsburg Serena Ginsburg Rebecca Hillard Caroline Hudson Shannon and Breck Ray Susy Weaver HEALTH SERVICES Dr. Christopher Ewin Texas Health Resources

Pearl Snap Kolaches Pizza Snob Sam’s Club #4742 Swiss Pastry Shop Terra Mediterranean Grill The Lunch Box University of North Texas Health Science Center Hotel Partners Courtyard Fort Worth Downtown/ Blackstone Courtyard Fort Worth University Drive Fort Worth Hampton Inn Southwest Cityview Springhill Suites Fort Worth University The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

HOSPITALITY Orientation Lauri Lawrence

Prizes Billy Bob’s Texas Overland Sheepskin Co. Sid Richardson Museum Shop

Food/Beverage Blue Mesa Grill Cannon Chinese Kitchen Cousin’s Bar-B-Q G & C Vending and Coffee Service Jimmy John’s Sandwiches Kroger McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café Pak-A-Pocket Restaurant

Welcome Bags Amon Carter Museum of American Art C & S Bookkeeping, LLC Fort Worth Botanic Gardens Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Kimbell Art Museum Mi Cocina Chapel Hill Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Saddleback Leather Company Steinway Hall – North Texas/Houston Texas Christian University Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame The Capital Grille Vending Nut Company With Gratitude Arrangements by Mary Parks Kathie Cummins Denitech Fort Worth, Inc. Fidelity National Title – Baker Firm Fifth Avenue Greenhouses Flowers on the Square Hines Jim Irwin Floral McCully Engraving Thomas Ragozzino The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Placements: Melissa Babich Lynsey Blair Erin Bryant Anne Hill Courtney Holt Cathleen Redus Echo Wilson Steinway & Sons was the official piano of the Seventh Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTINUED

2015–2016 CLIBURN CONCERTS & GENERAL AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION American Airlines AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION AND HOSPITALITY Becky Brooks and Tom Kees Kathie Cummins Bonnie Dove Marcia and Glenn Garoon Ted Gorski Mary Jane and Larry Harbison Adelaide Leavens Tony Kroll and Dirk Maney Sarah and Victor Muñoz Lyo Nunes Andrew Power Kato and Stephen Seleny Patricia Steffen Becca and Mark Stupfel Jerry Thiel Sandi and Greg Wilson POST-CONCERT RECEPTIONS Mercedes Bass Sue and John Allen Chalk Will Courtney Barbara and Ralph Cox Rose Anne Cranz Kim and Glenn Darden Ron DeFord

Insperity Jeff King/Northern Trust Scott Orr/Fidelity Investments Gail Rawl Jon Suder Anna Belle Thomas CLIBURN AT THE KIMBELL USHERS Claudia Foreman Barbara Jani Janet Key Jim Key Lea Lyles Marilyn Matthews Kathryn Thilman Susan Thrower 180° RECEPTIONS Bill Bostelmann/Flowers on the Square Anna Melissa and Peter Philpott Carla and Kelly Thompson 180° MAIN STREET VOLUNTEERS Emma and Christopher Beavers Ekaterina Bostaph Mimi and Townes Clemons Kristi and Herndon Hasty Chris Leito Reagan and Matthew McLain Andrea Palmer

Meredith and Breck Ray Hannah Watkins FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS BBVA Compass Fort Worth Becky Brooks and Tom Kees Will Courtney Kathie Cummins Lindy Eubank Jim Irwin Floral Marcia and Glenn Garoon Tina and Ted Gorski Mary Jane and Larry Harbison Haley Jacobs Melody Knight Tony Kroll and Dirk Maney Hayley Kuhlmann Thomas Ragozzino Kato and Stephen Seleny Thomas L. Smith Star-Telegram Patricia Steffen Steinway Hall – North Texas/Houston Becca and Mark Stupfel Sundance Square Sandi and Greg Wilson The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

2014–2015 SEASON FIRST CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL June 21–28, 2015 ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR Benson Lee FACILITIES Will Courtney University Baptist Church University Christian Church HEALTH SERVICES Dr. Christopher Ewin Dr. Charles F.A. McCluer Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Texas Health Resources 170

HOSPITALITY Closing Dinner Beth and Randy Gideon Competitor Pizza Party Christopher Leito Food/Beverage Avoca Ben E. Keith Company, Foodservice Division The Capital Grille Kroger Mama’s Pizza Mrs. Renfro’s Salsas

Nothing Bundt Cakes Shannon and Breck Ray Roy Pope Grocery Sodexo Sprouts Farmer’s Market Standard Coffee Steel City Pops Jury Room Kim Darden Rhonda Felton Nancy Ginsburg Rebecca and Reese Hillard Carolyn Hudson

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTINUED TRANSLATOR Joshua Liu

Kristi Newton Anna Melissa Philpott Pizza Snob Terra Mediterranean Grill Opening Dinner & Draw Party Gaylord and Bradley Lummis / Mallory and Palmer Lummis Anne and Doug Wright Orientation Hosts Dr. Victor Boschini/TCU Chancellor’s Office Judy and Jeff Schmeltekopf The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Williams Trew Real Estate JUROR TRANSPORTATION Autobahn Motorcar Group TECHNOLOGY/AUDIO/VISUAL Tarrant Technology Athans Audio Visual Inside Image Creative Design

WELCOME BAGS Amon Carter Museum of American Art Andi Cowan Robert Chicotsky Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Kimbell Art Museum Luskey’s Western Stores National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Steinway Hall - North Texas/Houston Texas Christian University The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth WITH GRATITUDE Arrangements by Mary Parks Sean Chen Fifth Avenue Greenhouses Denitech Fort Worth, Inc. Dr. Misha Galaganov Hines The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Placements: Lynsey Blair

Annie Conine Cami Gildner Rebecca Gunter Keri Hickman Melissa Hickman Susanna Knouse Whitney MacDonald Dawn K. Menendez Elizabeth Ann Pike Cathleen Redus Carrie Stires Chrissy Tefera Michelle Tilley Mary Elizabeth Van Meter Allison Westmoreland Lone Star Banners and Flags PianoTexas International Academy & Festival - Dr. Tamás Ungár, director Texas Christian University School of Music - Dr. Richard Gipson, director Steinway & Sons was the official piano of the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition.

2014–2015 CLIBURN CONCERTS & GENERAL AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION American Airlines AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION AND HOSPITALITY Olivia Bernabei Shields-Collins Bray Becky Brooks and Tom Kees Jan and Fred Brossart Kathie Cummins Bonnie Dove Margaret and Craig Dearden Vicki and David Hendricks Sandra and Allan Howeth Adelaide Leavens Marge and Nate McGrew Cara and Ken Moczulski Sarah and Victor Muñoz Judy Needham Lyo Nunes Andrew Power Karen and David Seidler Kato and Stephen Seleny Patricia Steffen

Zachariah Stoughton Mairin and Kevin Terry Sandi and Greg Wilson POST-CONCERT RECEPTIONS Brad Alford and John Forestner Susanne and Kevin Avondet Anne and Robert Bass Esther and Will Courtney Mary Jeanne Dyess Sarah and Baker Gentry Carolyn and Randall Hudson Elisabeth and Rob Myers TCU Sandi and Greg Wilson Kimbell and Mitch Wynne 180° RECEPTIONS Townes Clemons Margaret and Craig Dearden Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Montgomery Plaza Caroline and Jimmy Samis Mimi and Chad Stephens

FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS Olivia Bernabei Sarah Jane Cooper Esther and Will Courtney Kathie Cummins DFW Musicians Services, LLC Serena Ginsburg Vicki and David Hendricks Sandra and Allan Howeth Martha Hyder Thomas Ragozzino Rusty Glenn Designs Karen and David Seidler Thomas L. Smith SonicPool Post Production Star-Telegram Steinway Hall – North Texas/Houston Sundance Square Mairin and Kevin Terry Sandi and Greg Wilson The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel 171

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTINUED

2013–2014 SEASON 2013–2014 CLIBURN CONCERTS & GENERAL AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION American Airlines AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION AND HOSPITALITY Olivia Bernabei Shields-Collins Bray Imelda and Jaime Castro Kathie Cummins Margaret Dearden Bonnie Dove Bill Howell Becky Brooks and Tom Kees Chayong Lee Beverly Morneault Victor Muñoz Lyo Nunes Andrew Power Vera Rowell† and Cy Rowell Paige and Robert Russey Dawn Srimavin Patricia Steffen Becca and Mark Stupfel

Lee Wilkinson Suzy Williams Jocelyn and William Wuester POST-CONCERT DINNER AND 180° RECEPTION HOSTS Anne and Robert Bass Capital Grill Sue and John Allen Chalk Juana-Rosa and Ron Daniell Kimbell Art Museum Lauri Lawrence Suzanne and Kevin Levy Eddie Lesok Berlene and Jarrell Milburn Dana and David Porter Elaine and Terry Small Carla and Kelly Thompson FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS Bennett Construction Shields-Collins Bray Sarah Jane Cooper

Esther and Will Courtney Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. Kathie Cummins Erik Danielson Fort Worth Club Kristi Hasty Maya Jhangiani Steven Lin Daria N. Lissy Evan Mitchell Thomas Ragozzino Ellie Schmeltekopf Star-Telegram Patricia Steffen Steinway Hall – Dallas/Fort Worth/ Plano Sundance Square The Ashton Hotel Jonathan Tsay Volusion The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

VAN CLIBURN MEMORIAL CONCERT February 27, 2014 PERFORMERS Yakov Kasman Alexander Kobrin Alexey Koltakov José Feghali† Steven Lin Simone Pedroni

Maxim Philippov Antonio Pompa-Baldi USHERS Claudia Foreman Charles Foreman Jean Frick Dave Frick

Ron Jennett Lea Lyles Nat O’Day Katherine Thilman Karl Thilman Deceased

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SPECIAL TRIBUTES

José Feghali

1985 GOLD MEDALIST 1961–2014 José Feghali will long be remembered as a beautiful musician, a masterful teacher, and a brilliant mind.

After his gold medal win at the Seventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1985, José went on to perform in over 1,000 concerts worldwide, including orchestra appearances with the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, Concertgebouw of Amsterdam, Royal Philharmonic, and virtually all American orchestras. Recital engagements also took him around the globe, including major venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall, and Chicago’s Orchestra Hall.

He was a dedicated and sought-after teacher, serving as artist-in-residence at TCU from 1990 until his death in 2014. He quickly became a beloved part of the Fort Worth community and a fixture in its cultural scene. José took an active role on the Cliburn’s board of directors, often sharing his passion about its direction and future. As recently as the 2013 Competition, he would call in to help tweak the sound levels of the webcast, always dedicated to perfection.

José was a talented producer, and recording and mastering engineer, working on over 50 projects, including as the remastering engineer for the Cliburn’s Retrospective series of CDs. He was also an avid storm chaser and amateur radio operator.

His love for music was rivaled by his love for technology, which led him to also serve as the TCU School of Music’s coordinator of internet technologies, where he was awarded the Mike Ferrari Award for his work with Internet2, and video conferencing and streaming technology. He fixed coding issues in a Microsoft videoconferencing program to improve the audio quality and was consequently invited to speak at a Microsoft conference.

His dedication and generosity were seemingly endless. He had a mind that could conquer anything, and a smile that could light up a room. We were honored to know him.

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SPECIAL TRIBUTES Susan Bagby Tilley

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (1985–1994) 1938–2014 Susan Tilley was passionate about classical music and the piano from an early age, an interest that would lead her to play a pivotal role in the growth of the Cliburn, and in Van Cliburn’s career, as well. Before serving as chairman and overseeing the 1989 and 1993 Competitions, she worked on several committees, including housing, pianos, and entertainment. A very close friend to Van, she was also instrumental in his 1987 White House performance for President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev.

Salutatorian at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Susan was the first female editor of SMU’s student newspaper and graduated the university magna cum laude.

Before her graduation, she was selected as Miss Dallas and went on to be first runner-up in the Miss Texas pageant. After moving to Fort Worth in 1960, she quickly became involved in the city’s rich philanthropic and civic community; she helped found Mayfest, acting as its first chairman, as well as Stream & Valleys.

Richard Lee Brown

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (1966–1969) 1925–2014 Richard Lee Brown served the Cliburn with distinction from its very origins, sitting on the executive committee of the First Competition in 1962. He went on to become vice chairman, and then chairman of the Foundation and the Third Competition in 1969. He remained on the board through the 1981 Competition, before being named director emeritus.

A Fort Worth native, he graduated first in his class from Paschal High School and went on to earn an LLB from the University of Texas at Austin and an LLM from George Washington University. He was an awarded veteran of World War II, receiving, among other distinctions, the Bronze Star for Heroic Achievement. Richard was an esteemed attorney and judge, who used his passion and intelligence to advance the missions of a great number of Fort Worth non-profit organizations, among which the Cliburn is fortunate to be counted.

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IN MEMORIAM

Betty Ambrose

Joseph D. Ambrose

Bernard S. Appel

Richard L. Brown

Cliburn Board Member

Cliburn Board Member

Cliburn Board Member Spouse

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family

Chairman of the Board (1966–1969)

Robert L. Cargill

James H. Cashion

Harriett A. Clemons

Nina Maria Cole

1923–2015

1935–2016

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

Cliburn Board Member

Cliburn Board Member Spouse

Shirley S. Counts

Esther Wilson Courtney

William C. Cummins

José Feghali

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

Cliburn Board Member Spouse

Cliburn Board Member Spouse

1985 Gold Medalist

1923–2015

1929–2015

1933–2014

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1921–2014

1921–2014

1939–2016

1932–2017

1925–2014

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Founder

1934–2016

1961–2014

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IN MEMORIAM

Charles K. Fischer 1926–2017

L.R. French

Dee J. Kelly

1926–2013

Jack F. Hardwick 1932–2013

1929–2015

Cliburn Board Member Spouse

Cliburn Board Member Spouse

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family

Cliburn Board Member Spouse

Jean G. Kemp

Lewis Kornfeld

Judith S. Nowlin

1916–2013

1931–2016

O. D. Raulston

Cliburn Board Member

Cliburn Board Member

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family

Cliburn Concerts Artist Advisory Counci

1925–2013

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family

Vera M. Rowell

Thomas M. Stoker

Susan Bagby Tilley

1936–2015

1953–2015

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

Cliburn Board Member

Chairman of the Board (1985–1994)

1938–2014

1933–2016

Marietta Watson 1936–2015

Cliburn Board Member Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition Volunteer

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IN MEMORIAM CONTINUED

Herschel C. Winn 1931–2016

Cliburn Board Member

Elaine Y. Yamagata 1922–2016

Cliburn Board Member Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Juror Host Family

NOT PICTURED Jan Ekier

Mary Ellen Emery

Virginia M. Falck

Hiroko Nakamura

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Juror

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Finalist

1913–2014

1933–2016

1926–2014

1944–2016

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Juror

Beverly Fogleman

Patricia Helme

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Volunteer

1937–2015

1935–2016

Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition Volunteer

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Kenneth R. Raessler

Mary Jo V. Rauscher

1932–2015

1930–2014

Cliburn Board Member

Cliburn Board Member

Geneva “Genny” L. Mascorro 1932–2015

Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition Volunteer

Barbara Rubin 1932–2013

Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition Volunteer

Patricia P. Nolan 1927–2015

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Competitor Host Family

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF Renee Abrams Judith S. Cohen Rosalyn G. Rosenthal Nancy L. Bass Shannon and Breck Ray Jean Baumann Don and Angie Trahan Joyce P. Braddock John Mann Gardner II Richard L. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Louise H. Canafax Will A. Courtney Kathie Cummins Mitzi and Bill Davis Gerald and Mattie Evans Patricia Gazewood Mr. and Mrs. S. Keith Jackson, Jr. Judy and Ted Mayo Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. J. David Tracy Harriett A. Clemons Richard Cather Mitzi and Bill Davis Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Gorski, Jr. Kay and Bill Howell Mr. and Mrs. Houston Kauffman Dr. and Mrs. James Nolan Murphy III Shannon and Breck Ray Evelyn Siegel Elaine and Terry Small Heywood C. Clemons Kay and Bill Howell Van Cliburn Fort Worth Local No. 126 I.A.T.S.E. Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Cornelia Friedman Mona Morrison and Michael C. Winter Shannon Y. Ray Regina J. Rogers Paige and Bob Russey SRG, LLP The Discovery Fund The Roach Foundation, Inc. Esther Courtney Beverly Harden Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Kelly III

Carol Noel Mr. and Mrs. Rice M. Tilley, Jr. Jere Fred Culp Jimmy Culp José Feghali Marisa T. Hammond Eddie M. Lesok Lynn and Nat O’Day Paige and Bob Russey Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Donna and Bryan Whitworth L.R. French Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Preston M. Geren Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Judy Givan Richard S. Bailey Charles Isola Jane Nicholl Mary Agnes Seabrook Martha Paul Grammer Kristi and Herndon Hasty Joan E. Kelly Paige and Bob Russey Jean G. Kemp Mr. and Mrs. Neils Agather Ramona and Lee Bass Mark Ernest Bivins Serena and Robert Blocker Bratton Family Foundation Betty Brown and Richard L. Brown† Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wilson Bryant, Jr. Will A. Courtney Kim and Glenn Darden Carol and Jim Dunaway Mrs. Terry K. Dunlap Mr. and Mrs. George Durham Mary Jeanne Dyess Mrs. Jill A. Fischer Marcia and Glenn Garoon The Hon. and Mrs. Preston Geren III Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Gorski, Jr. GWR Foundation Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Dr. and Mrs. James F. Herd Mrs. Patricia Honea Kay and Bill Howell Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Hudson, Jr. Melinda and Jerry Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Dee J. Kelly, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Kelly III Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kleinheinz Rose Ann Kornfeld Lauri Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Leonard Eddie M. Lesok Mr. and Mrs. P. Bradley Lummis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lee Malone Mrs. Paul W. Mason Judy and Ted Mayo Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Mays Betty Claire McKnight Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Monteleone Lynn and Nat O’Day Mr. and Mrs. William M. Penny, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Philpott Patricia Purvis Shannon and Breck Ray Paige and Bob Russey Patricia and Win Ryan Patricia H. Schutts Marisa Gibson Selkirk Elaine and Terry Small Mr. and Mrs. Marcus M. Snyder Mr. Lias J. Steen Mr. and Mrs. Ned Stocker Amar K. Tanna The DuBose Family Foundation Nancy and Andy Thompson Ms. Anne Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Rice M. Tilley, Jr. Mr. C. Loren Vandiver Mr. and Mrs. Bryan C. Wagner Rinda and Jeff Wentworth Westbriar Construction, LLC Martha and J.R. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Mitch S. Wynne Lewis Kornfeld Judith S. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Harris Kenneth Hill Mrs. Patricia Honea Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Hudson, Jr. Diane J. Lam Eddie M. Lesok Mr. and Mrs. Scott Matheson Judy and Ted Mayo Paige and Bob Russey Sallie and Joseph Tarride Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Wood Mary Krippel Mrs. Jack Thomson 179

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MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE DONATIONS CONTINUED Gerald R. Leonard Cheryl R. Mitcham Lillian C. Liu David Lin Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mills Dr. Alexandra Simotas Jane McGee Yvonne and Charlie Hayes Lois Marquardt Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation Lee Johnson Capital Management, LLC Mary A. Stockwell Roger F. Marquardt Mary A. Stockwell Meriwether Morley Mr. and Mrs. James York Virginia Simons Odum Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson O.D. Raulston Fidelity National Title–Baker Firm Cecil Y. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Morin M. Scott Cynthia and Terry Siegel Ruby Shields Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Paul Smith Gina and Mark Golde Donald Solomon John Mann Gardner II Joe Stecko Paul A. Clinkscales Carl A. Stempel Judith Stempel and John A. Stempel† Loretta B. Thomas John Mann Gardner II Susan B. Tilley Anonymous Heather Angel George Ann and Bill Bahan Cathie Bailey Mr. and Mrs. James R. Blake Betty Brown and Richard L. Brown†

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Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Christie Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coggins Esther Courtney† and Will A. Courtney Alice Cranz Rear Admiral Robert C. Crates Jimmy Culp Kim and Glenn Darden Mitzi and Bill Davis José Feghali† Mrs. Jill A. Fischer Gamtex Industries Ben Gatzke Mr. and Mrs. Clay Grant Jay L. Hamburg Donald R. Hammond Marisa T. Hammond Norine Haynes Ms. Georgette Horrigan Martha V. Leonard Susan O. Leonard Judy and Ted Mayo Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. McDermott Dr. and Mrs. James Nolan Murphy III Nancy and John Snyder Foundation Lynn and Nat O’Day Cathy Packard Cynthia and Scott Prince Jeffrey C. Rea Regina J. Rogers Paige and Bob Russey Mr. and Mrs. Marcus M. Snyder Sandra Swan The Bayard and Cornelia Friedman Fund Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Anna Jean and Richard Walsh Rinda and Jeff Wentworth Edward O. Whipple Alan Yonack Bruce E. Toppin Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. James R. Blake Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Brown Deborah R. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Christie Kim and Glenn Darden Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davidovich Nancy Ebersole Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Gorski Jr. Harvest Supply Company Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hook Kay and Bill Howell

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson Dr. and Mrs. John B. McClane Shelby Schafer Mr. and Mrs. Walter Arsdale Schmid III Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daniel Settle Lynda and Grady Shropshire Dr. Michael M. Stryker Nenetta and Steve Tatum Mr. and Mrs. Duer Wagner, Jr. Kathy Webster and Charles Webster† Pat and Don Williamson Vivienne H. Wilson Avis Waldrop Mr. and Mrs. Dylan Becker Loretta Harbin Allison Minter Waters & Kraus Marietta Watson Dr. and Mrs. Charles Biltz Janie L. Frank Elliott & Patricia Garsek Charles H. Jones Adelaide and Tom Leavens Martha V. Leonard Eddie M. Lesok Janna Poland U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Charles H. Webster Esther Courtney† and Will A. Courtney Allen I. Wexler Jane O. Cote Maureen B. Zlody Maura T. Zlody Michael P. Zlody Deceased

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE DONATIONS CONTINUED IN HONOR OF Seymour Bernstein Donald Shaw Shields-Collins Bray Gail A. Granek Elizabeth Casper Judy and Ted Mayo Van Cliburn Jacques Marquis Ann and Tim McKinney Marianne E. Pohle Joan Rentel Regina Rogers

Eugenie Guynn Lenna and Paul Recer

Menahem Pressler David B. King

Ann F. Hudson Jude and Terry Ryan

Rosalyn G. Rosenthal Judith S. Cohen

Juana-Rosa L. Daniell Mr. and Mrs. Bob P. Bowlin

Alann B. Sampson David B. King

Craig Dearden Ella Rew

Jade Simmons James Meehan

Ann Elliott Yvonne and Charlie Hayes

Thomas L. Smith Mr. Edward P. Bass Maestro and Mrs. John R. Giordano Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. William A. Massad

Mr. and Mrs. Herndon S. Hasty, Sr. Kristi and Herndon Hasty

Jennifer Corbett Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Philpott

Kay Howell Susanna and Harper Bartolomei Mr. and Mrs. R. David Newton

Kathie A. Cummins Mr. and Mrs. Bob P. Bowlin

Marsha H. Kleinheinz The Hon. and Mrs. Preston Geren III

Carol Eagle Hope High

Vivienne Mays Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Bruner

Lindy Eubank Judith S. Cohen

Dr. Robert McKinney Jimmy Culp

Cami Goff Bratton Family Foundation Nancy and Richard Rogers

Emily Oakes Barbara B. Ragsdale Dr. Charles Perricone Jimmy Culp

Rebecca Stupfel Mr. Edward P. Bass Jonathan T. Suder Mr. and Mrs. Ed Goldstein Rice M. Tilley Will Courtney Priscilla and Joe Martin Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompson Carla K. Thompson Maestro and Mrs. John R. Giordano Neiman Marcus Mr. and Mrs. Blair Woodall

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SUPPORT THE CLIBURN

SUPPORT THE CLIBURN The Cliburn relies on the generous support of individuals and organizations, and offers a variety of giving options.

Cliburn Membership Become a Cliburn member with a contribution of $75 or more annually.

Keyboard Circle Donate $1,500 or more annually and receive an invitation to a private recital by a Cliburn pianist, priority seating for Cliburn Concerts, and other VIP benefits.

Van Cliburn Circle Pledge $20,000 or more, payable over four years, and receive special privileges during the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and VIP benefits.

Memorial and Tribute Fund Make a gift in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one.

Corporate and Foundation Giving Showcase your company with a corporate sponsorship. The Cliburn will work closely with you to develop recognition and benefits that are mutually beneficial and meet your company’s strategic needs. Fulfill your corporate or family foundation’s mission through a grant to the Cliburn.

Endowment Let your passion for music live forever by making a gift to the Cliburn Endowment.

Your support will help sustain the mission of the Cliburn for generations to come.

Cliburn Legacy Society Perpetuate your love of classical music by including the Cliburn or the Cliburn Endowment in your will or estate plans.

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VAN CLIBURN ENDOWMENT TRUST The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the following donors for perpetuating the mission of the Cliburn by making an endowment gift.

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP Anne T. & Robert M. Bass Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass† Charron & Peter Denker Ann & Edward Hudson

Marsha & John Kleinheinz Mary Virginia Foncannon Trust The Meadows Foundation Rosalyn G. Rosenthal & Manny Rosenthal†

Anonymous 1995 Branch Irrevocable Trust A.M. Pate, Jr. Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee Amon G. Carter Foundation Shirley & Charles Anton† Cornelia C. & James R. Blake Brown Foundation, Inc. Louise T. Canafax† Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn† Van Cliburn†

Carroll W. Collins† Whitfield J. Collins† Dr. Scott Ellis Cutler Electra Carlin Estate Ernest Allen, Jr. Estate Estate of Gordon William Smith Floye Dunning Estate Marie Stirner Estate Martina Navratilova Children’s Youth Foundation Betty Jo Pate & Sebert L. Pate†

The Arch and Stella Rowan Foundation Trafton Bogert Sue & John Allen Chalk, Sr. Harriett & Heywood C. Clemons† Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust Estate of Charlotte Olivia MacDonald Gore

Florence Meltzer Simon Living Trust Jack L. Grigsby† William Y. Harvey† Linda Reimers Mixson† Lucille Moudy† Olive Edrington Pillsbury Estate

Anna Belle P. Thomas Shirley & Wes Turner Mary D. & F. Howard Walsh† Robert Wood†

LEADERSHIP

ASSOCIATE

Raymond E. Buck Foundation The Ben and Julie Rogers Foundation Sid Richardson Memorial Fund Stripling & Cox (Dunlap Company) Rice M. Tilley, Jr. Susan B. Tilley† Union Pacific Corporation / Union Pacific Foundation Mary C. Wysong

Dan G. Poland† Andrew Raeburn† Jean & John Roach Richard Rodzinski John M. Stevenson Hugh L. Watson† Sidney J. Wilson

CLIBURN LEGACY SOCIETY Legacy gifts ensure that the performance and appreciation of classical music will continue for generations to come.

William Joseph Bryan Barbara J. Clarkin M. Thomas Collier Gail & Laurence S. Cooke Dennis Dalton Juana-Rosa & Ron Daniell Paul DesRochers

Gail Aronoff Granek Kristina & Herndon S. Hasty Pamela & Michael Henry Rebecca R. Henson Sandy & Bill Kincaid Mollie L. Lasater Lauri Lawrence

Betty Looney Jennifer & Terry Readdick Richard Rodzinski Alann Bedford Sampson Esther Swallen Shores Gerald Thiel Cynthia E. Young

Deceased

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If you have included or would like to include the Cliburn in your will or estate plans, please call 817.738.6536.

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CLIBURN MEMBERSHIPS Joining the Cliburn family is one way to provide crucial operating support that allows the Cliburn to sustain and grow its programs. Individual memberships are available at all levels and provide benefits to the donor.

VAN CLIBURN CIRCLE MEMBERS Founded in memory of Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass, and Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn, Van Cliburn Circle members pledge $20,000 or more. These pledged gifts, payable over four years, are extremely important as they allow for future planning.

Sue and Chris Bancroft Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Edward P. Bass Mercedes T. Bass Ramona and Lee Bass Gregory Berry Cornelia and Jim Blake Trafton Bogert Sue and John Allen Chalk Gary Cole, Jr. Barbara and Ralph Cox Juana-Rosa and Ron Daniell

Kim and Glenn Darden Jill A. Fischer Eugenie Guynn Nancy and Bill Hallman Melissa and Scot Hollmann Ann and Ed Hudson Martha Hyder Teresa and Luther King Marsha and John Kleinheinz Berlene and Jarrell Milburn Lynn and Nat O’Day Joan Rentel

Marsha and William Rickett Jean and John Roach Regina J. Rogers Rosalyn G. Rosenthal Thomas L. Smith Anna Belle P. Thomas Carla and Kelly Thompson Shirley and Wes Turner Anna Jean and Richard Walsh Sandi and Greg Wilson 2016–2017 VCC Members

KEYBOARD CIRCLE MEMBERS Keyboard Circle members join with annual gifts of $1,500 or more.

Ellen Appel and Bernard S. Appel† Mr. and Mrs. Louis K. Avondet Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bartel Connie Beck and Frank Tilley Kimberly and Gary T. Britton Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wilson Bryant, Jr. Mimi and Townes Clemons Michelle and Martin Conroy Julie and Nick Corbett Dr. and Mrs. Atlee M. Cunningham, Jr. Dr. Dennis Dalton Ron DeFord Charron and Peter Denker Drs. Rosemary and Jeffrey G. Detweiler Karen M. Doolittle Mr. and Mrs. Larry Duggins Mary Jean Dyess Cass Edwards III and Robbie Schroeder Dr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Ellis John E. Forestner Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Fortson

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Mr. and Mrs. E. Randall Hudson III Isabelle and Sam Hulsey Dr. and Mrs. Vicente L. Jocson Melinda and Jerry Johnston Robyn and Craig Kelly Rose Ann Kornfeld Mrs. Mary Landers Constance Langston Mrs. Christel Laughlin Lauri Lawrence Martha V. Leonard Eddie M. Lesok Deborah L. Lively Mr. and Mrs. P. Bradley Lummis Mary and Joseph D. Macchia Gregory L. McCoy Marge and Nate McGrew Ellen Messman Nesha and George Morey Denise Mullins Paula and Scott Orr Mr. and Mrs. David M. Porter

Mrs. Susan Pratt James R. Seitz, Jr. Alpha Shirey Gretchen and Whit Smith Virginia Street Smith Patricia A. Steffen Janny and Warren Strickland Sallie and Joseph Tarride Mary Katherine and Dean A. Tetirick Gerald E. Thiel Leslie Webb and Alfred Hutchins Mrs. Sandra J. Werner Lee T. Wilkirson Suzy Williams Dr. and Mrs. John Paul Wood Jr. Diane Zubalsky 2016–2017 KBC Members

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

CLIBURN ENDOWMENT The Cliburn acknowledges with profound appreciation everyone who has made the thoughtful decision to leave a legacy with a gift to the Cliburn Endowment, the principal of which will remain in perpetuity and work to enhance the mission of the Cliburn. It is an honor to recognize their generosity and to express our abiding gratitude for their trust. The spirit of each will be an inspiration throughout the future.

These esteemed patrons have made commitments to the Cliburn Endowment over the past four years from 2013–2017.

CHARRON AND PETER DENKER Endowment gift designated for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition with recognition for the Charron and Peter Denker Semifinalist Award.

ROSALYN G. ROSENTHAL

ESTATE OF LOUISE T. CANAFAX

Endowment gift designated for the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival with recognition for the Jury Chairman.

Endowment gift from listing the Cliburn as a beneficiary in her will with recognition for the Louise T. Canafax Semifinalist Award.

MARY CRAVENS WYSONG HANEY

ROBERT WOOD REVOCABLE TRUST

Endowment gift from listing the Cliburn as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Endowment gift from listing the Cliburn as a beneficiary in his will.

The Cliburn also recognizes and thanks the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Japan Committee, who made an endowment gift in memory of Elaine Yamagata, and Trafton Bogert, who has designated his Van Cliburn Circle pledge payments toward the Cliburn Endowment.

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CLIBURN CONTRIBUTORS The Cliburn acknowledges with deep gratitude the support of the following donors, whose generous underwriting during the 2013–2017 competition cycle helps make possible all the Cliburn programs. Included are cash contributions, ticket donations, memberships, and donations to the Cliburn Endowment. The list reflects all gifts made between July 1, 2013, and April 30, 2017. The Cliburn also wishes to express its sincere appreciation for those whose contributions were received after this list was compiled and sent to print. $500,000 or greater Sid W. Richardson Foundation $250,000–$499,999 Amon G. Carter Foundation Arts Council of Fort Worth Anne T. and Robert M. Bass8 Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust $100,000–$249,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bancroft8 Mr. Edward P. Bass / Philecology Trust8 Charron and Peter Denker5 Edith Winter Grace Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Jill and Charles Fischer / Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation8 Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kleinheinz8 Mercedes T. Bass Charitable Corporation Rosalyn G. Rosenthal / Rosenthal 1997 Charitable Lead Annuity Trust / The Rosenthal Foundation8 Texas Commission on the Arts The Burnett Foundation The Pangburn Foundation The Walton Family Foundation, Inc. William E. Scott Foundation $75,000–$99,999 Kim and Glenn Darden8 Elizabeth L. and Russell F. Hallberg Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John C. Goff Mr. and Mrs. J. Luther King, Jr. / Luther King Capital Management8 Anne and John Marion Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Northern Trust Ann B. Ryan / The Ryan Foundation Thomas L. Smith / The O’Bryan Cliburn Cultural Foundation8 186

Mr. and Mrs. Kelly R. Thompsonˆ8 Ms. Alice L. Walton XTO Energy Inc. $50,000–$74,999 Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Chartiable Trust, Bank of America Trustee Mercedes T. Bass8 Ramona and Lee Bass8 Mr. and Mrs. James R. Blake8 BNSF Foundation TX Estate of Louise Canafax ExxonMobil Foundation Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Eugenie Guynn8 Mrs. Elton M. Hyder, Jr.8 JPMorgan Chase Foundation Mary Potishman Lard Trust Greg Morse / Worthington National Bank Marsha and William Rickett / The William and Marsha Rickett Family Fund and Trey Rickett Stites Fund of the Dallas Foundation8 The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation The Stayton at Museum Way $40,000–$49,999 Alcon Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Collins Juana-Rosa and Ron Daniell8 GWR Foundation Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Nancy and William Hallman / Qurumbli Foundation / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund8 Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Hudson, Jr.8

Priscilla and Joe Martin / Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. National Endowment for the Arts Pinnacle Bank Southwest Bank Texas Christian University The Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. $30,000–$39,999 Anonymous Barbara and Ralph Cox / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Dr. and Mrs. Atlee M. Cunningham, Jr.7 Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund Lowe Foundation Mr. and Mrs. P. Bradley Lummis / The Frill Foundation 7 Mollie and Garland Lasater Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Berlene T. and Jarrell R. Milburn8 Nesha and George Morey 7 Mr. and Mrs. David M. Porter5 Joan Rentel8 Regina J. Rogers8 T. J. Brown & C. A. Lupton Foundation, Inc. The Hyder Foundation The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. Sandi and Greg Wilson8 Woodward Family Foundation $20,000–$29,999 Autobahn Motorcar Group Gregory Berry8 Trafton Bogert8 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Bratton / Bratton Family Foundation Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation Nina Maria Cole† and Gary Cole, Jr.8 Mitzi and Bill Davis / Fort Worth & Western Railroad

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CLIBURN CONTRIBUTORS Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Fortson Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation Marcia Fuller French / William M. Fuller Foundation Gene and Jerry Jones Family Charities Mr. and Mrs. Scot C. Hollmann8 Rose Ann Kornfeld5 Marty Leonard Lowdon Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ardon Moore R4 Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John V. Roach II / The Roach Foundation, Inc.8 Mrs. Anna Belle P. Thomas8 Anna Jean and Richard F. Walsh8 $15,000–$19,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Louis K. Avondet Sue and John Allen Chalk, Sr.8 Gunhild Corbett / Corbett Companies Esther Courtney† and Will A. Courtney, Sr. Fifth Avenue Foundation Frost National Bank Shannon and Mark L. Hart III Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP Isabelle and Sam Hulsey5 Kimbell Art Foundation Lowery Asset Consulting LLC Mr. and Mrs. John David Moritz Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Patricia A. Steffen / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Sara and Peter Sterling Janny and Warren Strickland / Schwab Charitable Fund7 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Japan Committee $10,000–$14,999 Anonymous Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.D. Arts Council Northeast Audi Fort Worth George Ann and Bill Bahan

BBVA Compass Foundation Louise B. Carvey3 C.B. Baird Jr. Foundation Jeanne and Berry Cox / Berry R. Cox Family Foundation Lucy Darden Ron DeFord5 Diane Zubalsky Charitable Gift Fund6 Discovery Fund Carol and Jim Dunaway Cass Edwards III and Robbie Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. E. Randall Hudson III5 JPMorgan Chase & Company Mr. and Mrs. Dee J. Kelly, Jr. Eddie M. Lesok6 Deborah L. Lively6 Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Mays Marge and Nate McGrew / Meyers Charitable Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Moncrief Pier 1 Imports Mrs. Susan Pratt7 Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Ravnaas Alpha Shirey6 Steinway & Sons Steinway Hall - North Texas / Houston Mark and Becca Stupfel The Beck Group The Mitchell Group, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thiel6 Shirley and Wes Turner Wells Fargo Mrs. Sandra J. Werner $7,500–$9,999 Judith S. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davidovich Karen M. Doolittle5 Mary Jeanne Dyess6 Fash Foundation Insperity / Greater Houston Golf Charity James Avery Craftsman, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Vicente L. Jocson6 Melinda and Jerry Johnston6 Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Jones Mr. and Mrs. L. Russell Laughlin Mary and Joseph D. Macchia5

Paula and Scott Orr / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Patricia and Win Ryan James R. Seitz, Jr.5 Cynthia and Terry Siegel Elaine and Terry Small / Mortex Products, Inc. Gretchen and Whit Smith5 Mr. and Mrs. Mitch S. Wynne $5,000–$7,499 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Neils Agather Mr. and Mrs. Bernard S. Appel / Bernard S. and Ellen C. Appel Charitable Foundation5 Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bartel5 Connie Beck and Frank Tilley6 Black Mountain Oil and Gas LLC Dr. and Mrs. William F. Bonnell Nancy and Robbie Briggs / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Kimberly and Gary T. Britton Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wilson Bryant, Jr.5 Cantey Hanger LLP Nancy and Clint Carlson Chesapeake Energy Corporation Camille Comeau and Jay Hebert Michelle and Martin Conroy5 Dr. Dennis Dalton5 Dr. and Mrs. Craig Dearden Dennett Construction Drs. Rosemary and Jeffrey G. Detweiler5 DFW International Airport Dr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Ellis5 Ernst & Young Fannie and Stephen Kahn Charitable Foundation John E. Forestner5 Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Gorski Jr.4 Hatter & Associates, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Leland Allen Hodges III Carroll Marion and Jeffrey H. Kobs Maria and Andrew Kroger Lauri Lawrence Martha Williams Group Gregory L. McCoy5 187

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CLIBURN CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUED Ladye Ann and Jack Miller Haydee and Carlos Mollura Neiman Marcus Love to Give Holiday Shop Laura and Michael O’Brien Once Upon a Time Foundation Park Place Motorcars Dallas Sherri and Bobby Patton Anne S. and Henry B. Paup / Law Offices of Paup, Shutt & Associates, P.C.2 Bonnie and Alan Petsche Mrs. Helen K. Richards† Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Roels, Sr. Nancy and Richard Rogers Alann B. Sampson / Alann P. & Charles F. Bedford Endowment Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Melissa and Doug Schnitzer Southside Bank Vicky and David Stropesˆ Tarrant Technology Sallie and Joseph Tarride5 Nenetta and Steve Tatum Union Pacific Foundation Virginia and Robert Hobbs Charitable Trust Virginia Street Smith Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation5 Missy and David Walters Lee T. Wilkirson Suzy Williams5 Dr. and Mrs. John Paul Wood Jr.5 Mr. and Mrs. George M. Young, Jr. $2,500–$4,999 Anonymous Thomas H. Andrews II4 Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Baekeland Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bailey Bank of Texas Mr. and Mrs. John F. Beadles Mr. Bill Bond4 Lisa and Bill Burton Denise Collins Colonial Country Club Charities Julie and Nick Corbett5 Mr. and Mrs. William W. Cowan, Jr. 188

Craig Hamilton & Company, P.C. Rose Anne Cranz Joanie and Toby Darden José Feghali† Rhonda S. and Robert Felton Fidelity Investments Cornelia C. Friedman / The Bayard and Cornelia Friedman Fund Mr. and Mrs. Baker Gentry Beth and Randy Gideon Maestro and Mrs. John R. Giordano Kelly and Paul W. Greenwell F. Edward Gwin / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Kristi and Herndon Hasty Kristin and Stewart Henderson Dr. and Mrs. James Phillip Herd Erich and Gloria Holmsten Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mack House, Jr. Leslie Webb and Alfred Hutchins5 George W. Hutson4 Patricia Hyde4 Bob and Janet Judd Janice Kelly and Dee J. Kelly† Mary and Allan R. Kelly Mr. David B. King Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Krick Dr. Stan and Marcia Kurtz Mrs. Christel Laughlin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin G. Levy Francine R. Manilow3 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. McCall, Jr.4 Ellen Messman Allison and Terry Montesi Denise Mullins5 Mr. and Mrs. Emmett M. Murphy Elisabeth and Rob Myers Mr. and Mrs. R. David Newton Nancy and John Nichols Paige and Graham Pate Mr. and Mrs. John Pergande Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Puff Karen W. Rainwater4 Shannon and Breck Ray Beth Rivers and Woody Grossman Missy and Randy Rodgers Paige and Bob Russey Safran Ms. Linda Mae Singer Mr. and Mrs. Flavious Joseph Smith, Jr.

Jonathan Suder / MJR Foundation / Friedman Suder & Cooke Mr. Peter Symcox Mary Katherine and Dean A. Tetirick5 The David M. Schwarz Architects Charitable Foundation, Inc.3 The Eastman Company, Inc. The Hodges Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation4 The O’Bryan Cliburn Cultural Foundation Sharon and Bob Timmons3 $1,000–$2,499 Anonymous Lise and Arthur Albert2 James E. and Martha Jane Anthony Ms. Mary Frances Antweil Leilani and Doc Ashbaugh Ayco Charitable Foundation4 Mona and Bob Ball Elizabeth and Lawrence Barron2 Drs. Joyce and Robert Beck3 Peggy and Bob Beckham Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Berry Big Thought Ann and Bill Biggs Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Blanton3 Serena and Robert Blocker2 Dr. and Mrs. Lee C. Bloemendal Susan K. Blue, M.D.2 Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Bolz Megan and Victor Boschini Edith A. Boswell Bowdon Family Foundation Mrs. Daniel Bowling Paula and Bob Brockway Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Brous Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Bruner William Joseph Bryan Mrs. Sis Carr† Ruth and Robert Carrigan4 Mr. and Mrs. Tim H. Carter / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Casper2 Mary K. Craig Class Mimi and Townes Clemons5 Brenda and Chad Cline4 Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Coldiron3 William Compton

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CLIBURN CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUED Mary and David Corley Angela and John Crates Bruce Crutcher Danny Deen Robert Dell Mr. and Mrs. Larry Duggins5 Ralph Duggins Emily and Mike Dunleavy Delia Duson Mary Jane and Crawford H. Edwards Yolanda and Abram Eisenstein3 Marilee F. Evans Chris Ewin, M.D. Maria and Daniel Fawcett3 Stephanie and Warner Fox Liz and Rafael G. Garza Ben Gatzke The Hon. and Mrs. Preston Geren III Felice and Marvin Girouard Susan and Richard E. Goodspeed2 Carrie and Justin Grace Ms. Gail Aronoff Granek Mr. and Mrs. Clay Grant3 Sarah and David Grimes Shirley R. Gross3 Douglas Gullickson James W. Gunn Lori and David Haley Hazel A. Hare† Jessie and John Harman Mr. William W. Harrell3 James M. Harrison and Marguerite Harrison† Haynes & Boone, LLP Yvonne Ittner Hays and H. Charles Haysˆ Gail Heaslet3 Betsy and Owen Hedden Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Heinzelmann Ms. Vicki Ray and Dr. David Hendricks Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Holt Hickman Rebecca and Reese Hillard Ruth Ann Hoffman2 Alberta Hogg and Family Margaret and J. Walker Holland Mr. S. Roger Horchow4 Ann and Joe Horkey Dr. Christopher K. and Karen E. Hull Wendy and James Hunsaker

Jann Jackson2 James and Dorothy Doss Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kalpakis Jean and Gordon Kelly, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hart Kelly Robyn and Craig Kelly5 Sally and Jeff King4 Ms. Nancy Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Hal A. Lambert Mrs. Mary Landers5 Gail and Bill Landreth Constance Langston5 Ms. Mary E. Lattimore Adelaide and Tom Leavens1 Nicole M. LeBlanc Donovan Lewis Michelle and Scott Marlow Mr. Jacques Marquis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Marsh Nicholas and Louella Martin / Nicholas and Louella Martin Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Mary Stewart Ramsey Family Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Mastin IV Judy and Ted Mayo2 Angela McLean Mr. Carroll Merlick Mid-America Arts Alliance Cynthia A. Miller Joseph Minton Molyneaux Charitable Foundation Dr. and Mrs. William Morton Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mueller2 Cordelia and John Owings3 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Paukune Pamela Mia Paul4 Mr. and Mrs. Maxim Pekarev Stephen B.L. Penrose Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Philpott Marianne E. Pohle1 Sue and Dane Pranke Mr. and Mrs. Thompson E. Purvis III Jenifer and Terry Readdick2 Ms. Ellen Roeser2 Sam’s Club Fort Worth #4742 Pat and Alan Schutts

Patricia H. Schutts2 Marisa Gibson Selkirk Shared Community Benefit Foundation Joslyn and Greg Shirey3 Evelyn Siegel Bev and John Snyder / Nancy and John Snyder Foundation of the North Texas Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Marcus M. Snyder Mr. Lias J. Steen Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Stephens III Jo Ann and Greg Swienton Dr. Theodore S. Takata4 Target Stores Betty and John Taylor Texas Women for the Arts The Piano Technicians Guild Fort Worth Chapter 761 The Robert S. and Joyce Pate Capper Charitable Foundation The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Mark Philip Thomas Carol Ann Thompson Ginny and Joe Tigue Mr. and Mrs. Rice M. Tilley, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William E. Tucker3 Jutka and Tamás Ungár2 Walmart Bertha and Kimball Watson Professor and Mrs. William H. Watson Megan and Joey Wilkinson / Bowdon Family Foundation Martha and J.R. Williams Mona Morrison and Mike Winter Mr. and Mrs. Blair Woodall Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ralph Young, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Yu $300–$999 Anonymous Julie S. Alexander1 Alink-Argerich Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jim Anderson Harriet and Larry H. Anton Barbara and Henry Armstrong Pam and George N. Armstrong, Jr.1 Lydia Artymiw and David Grayson Dr. and Mrs. Francisco Aviles1 189

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CLIBURN CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUED Suzanne Bahan Mr. Allen Baird1 Ms. Susan F. and Mr. Paul J. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Barr Susanna and Harper Bartolomei Emma and Christopher Beaversˆ Joanne Beck Mrs. Greta Beckerman Ms. Janie Beggs Viktors Berstisˆ1 Fran Bolen1 Arnold R. Bolstein Dr. Robert W. Brown1 Betty Brown and Richard L. Brown† Becky and Doug Bryant Jan H. Burton Mrs. Linda Fash Bush Judy and Jerry Cagle Linda and David Cameron1 Marcia Levy and Mark Cannon1 Roberta and Richard Case Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christ Stacey and Bryan Christ Barbara J. Clarkin Mr. and Mrs. Leland Clemons Jeff Cockrell Teresa A. Coleman M. Thomas Collier1 Combined Federal Campaign of North Central Texas William J. Condon and Scott M. Yonker3 Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Cook Annabelle Corboy1 Victor N. Corpuz Dr. and Mrs. Michael Cosgrove Ms. Anne B. Cox Marilyn Cruit Jimmy Culp1 Megan Culver Kathie Cummins Peter Dahlberg Dallas Ft. Worth Metoplex Combined Federal Campaign Gregory T. Davis Shirley and John Dean Dr. Henri Delbeau1 Dr. Paul W. Dlabal / The Dlabal Foundation

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Lyn L. Evans Mary Ellen and Dick Fahy Thomas G. Farrier Janet Vaught Faulkner1 Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Feldman1 Mildred Hedrick Fender Leslie and Simon Finlow Fort Worth Local No. 126 I.A.T.S.E. Richard M. Francis Mr. and Mrs. Juan S. Frias Mr. Douglas Frobese1 Shirlee and Taylor Gandy José Luis Garcia-Corona Marcia and Glenn Garoon Charlene and George Gaskill1 Dot and John Gibson1 Patricia Ingle Gillis Mr. and Mrs. Diego O. Giordano Mr. and Mrs. James Goddard Mrs. Pamela A. Gordon Susie and Clark Gregg2 Jeanne and Roy Grogan1 Kelly Louise Gross1 Irving Groves John C. Guevara, M.D.1 Lawrie Gulley Drs. Kim and Paul Hagelstein Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford Martha and James Harlow Lynn G. Harris Charles B. Harris1 Julie and Jay Hayes Mr. Edward Healeyˆ Anne Helmreich and Christian Wulffen4 Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hotard Kay and Bill Howell Sandra and Allan Howeth1 Ken Iisaka Mr. and Mrs. Neil Isbell Murray A. James1 Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jameson Loren and Kay Jensen Gerald M. Kaplan1 Karen R. Kaplan1 Shelly and Bud Kennedy Kenneth & Cherrie Garrett Foundation Kyle F. Kerr2 Mason King2 Michael Koch

Bob Kruppa Elizabeth L. Landy Carol and James Leito Dr. Carol Leone and Mr. Regan Smith1 Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lesok1 Marion and Darrell Lester Brigitte V. Little LMEPAC Charity Program Custodial Account Louise W. Kahn Endowment Fund of the Dallas Foundation Jerome Lowenthal2 Dan Lowrance L. R. Lumley Ms. Talia T. Lydick Ms. Patti MacDonald Ellen and Theodore Mack / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund2 Danielle and Garrett Martin Dr. Jerard R. Martin Maria I. Martinez1 Mrs. Paul W. Mason Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. William A. Massad1 Nan and Mark Matson Stacie and David McDavid Dr. and Mrs. M. Dwain McDonald2 Margaret and Stuart McDonald2 Mr. and Mrs. Cappy McGarr John T. McInerney Ann and Tim McKinney Betty Claire McKnight Mr. and Mrs. William W. Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Randal K. Moore Mike Mullins Mrs. Cecil Edwin Munn Sarah and Victor Muñoz Mr. and Mrs. K.L. Murph Mutual of America Honorable Judy G. Needham Mrs. Tatiana D. Neel and Mr. Roger D. Neel† Patty and Bob Neilson2 New Music USA Dr. Naomi J. Oliphant Mr. Anthony Oliver / Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. Mike Orlie

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CLIBURN CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUED Nancy Palmer Betty Jo Pate Dr. Harris Franklin Pearson Pat and Dr. Jack Pierce Drs. Bill and Ruth Pitts Mrs. Janna Poland Mr. and Mrs. Paul Prater Judith and Don Prejean Cynthia and Scott Prince Mr. and Mrs. Edward Proctor1 Carol Ray Mrs. Willis E. Rector Rev. Dr. William P. Rhett, Jr. Mr. William Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. David Rich Paula Ridge Ms. Kristin E. Robertson Rockwell Collins, Inc. Ms. Cynthia Roe Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Rosenkrantz Adelaide and Charles Royer Kathryn D. Rucker Jude and Terry Ryan Nancy Sabbag David and Karen Seidler Mrs. Mary Chandler Selcer1 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Seleny Carla Self and Joe Nedley1 Karen and Richard Shepherd1 Judy and Dennis Sherrard Earle A. Shields, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Shih Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Silman

Mr. and Mrs. Emmet G. Smith1 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Morris Smith Kevin Smith Rodger Soucy SRG, LLP Richard Stanford1 Judith Stempel and John A. Stempel† Sandy and Mike Stepp Dr. and Mrs. George H. Sullivan Ms. Kristin Sullivan and Mr. Mitch Whitten Amar K. Tanna Jerry and James Taylor Michelle and Matt Tilley Kathryne O’Bryan Timberlake Tony Tortorice Maureda and Al Travis2 Nelita True Mr. and Mrs. Chi-Chun Tsai1 John Tuggle1 R. Weldon Turner Mike Tyson2 Dr. and Mrs. Gary L. Upton Mr. C. Loren Vandiver James E. Vannice1 Robert VanStryland2 Rhonda and Richard Venne Albertine and Ralph Votapek2 John C. Wang Hannah and Jarratt Watkins Gwen Weiner Hollace and Bruce Weiner1 Mrs. Harry H. Whipp1

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Wilgus1 John H. Williams Tucker Willis Martha Woodson1 The Cliburn Board of Directors acknowledges with deep gratitude the matching gifts made by the following organizations: Bank of America Matching Gifts Program BNSF Foundation Texas Constellation Brands Exxon Mobil Foundation Matching Gift Programs IBM Corporation Matching Gifts Program UBS Foundation USA Matching Gift Program Deceased ˆWith matching gifts †

Cliburn membership levels 1 Member 2 Friend 3 Partner 4 Patron 5 Keyboard Circle Bronze 6 Keyboard Circle Silver 7 Keyboard Circle Gold 8 Van Cliburn Circle

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2014 CLASSICALLY CLIBURN GALA RIDGLEA COUNTRY CLUB

Allegro Vivace Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Tina and Ted Gorski/Anna Melissa and Peter Philpott/Marsha and John Kleinheinz Alice L. Walton Allegro Anne and John Marion Rosalyn G. Rosenthal Thomas L. Smith Allegretto Cami and John C. Goff Carla and Kelly Thompson

Andantino Beth and Craig Collins Kim and Glenn Darden Lucy Darden/Gail Rawl Kay and Ben Fortson Teresa and Luther King Luther King Capital Management Mollie and Garland Lasater Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Northern Trust Dana and David Porter/Becca and Mark Stupfel

In-Kind Sponsors Altec, Inc. Autobahn Motorcar Group Cowtown Bus Charters, Inc. Eclipse Entertainment Fresh Nancy and Bill Hallman Men’s Wearhouse Mowry Advertising & Design Neiman Marcus Fort Worth Nicholas Varney Jewels Pressman Printing Helen K. Richards c/o Robert Chicotsky Steinway & Sons–Dallas/ Fort Worth/Plano The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

Chairmen Anna Melissa Philpott, Tina Gorski, Marsha Kleinheinz

Anne T. and Robert M. Bass

Nenetta and Steve Tatum, Laurie and Clark Kemble

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2014 CLASSICALLY CLIBURN GALA RIDGLEA COUNTRY CLUB

Weldon Turner, Cami and John Goff

Vadym Kholodenko, Jacques Marquis, Kim Darden

Front row: Joanie Darden, Mike Jones, Dana Porter, Toby Darden, Donna Jones; Back row: David Porter, Becca and Mark Stupfel, Jay and Julie Herd

Kelly and Carla Thompson

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2015 GALA I AN ASIAN OVERTURE RIDGLEA COUNTRY CLUB

Peony Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Marsha and John Kleinheinz Thomas L. Smith The Walton Family Foundation Lotus Anne Marie and Doug Bratton/ Kim and Glenn Darden Cami and John Goff Anne and John Marion Dana and David Porter Cherry Blossom Beth and Craig Collins

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Orchid Sue and Christopher Bancroft Mitzi and Bill Davis Marcia Fuller French Kelly and Paul Greenwell/Suzanne and Kevin Levy/Patty Lowdon Teresa and Luther King–Luther King Capital Management Priscilla and Joe Martin Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Leslie and John David Moritz Northern Trust Star-Telegram Carla and Kelly Thompson

In-Kind Sponsors 4 Color Press Autobahn Motorcar Group Byrd & Bleecker Cowtown Bus Charters Nancy and Bill Hallman Mowry Design Steinway & Sons–North Texas/ Houston The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

Susy Weaver, Mercedes Bass, Tommy Smith

Beautiful decor

Cornelia Blake, Gunnie Corbett, Carolyn and Randall Hudson

Gail Rawl, Joe Minton

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2015 GALA I AN ASIAN OVERTURE RIDGLEA COUNTRY CLUB

Walker Friedman, Carla Thompson, Anne Marie Bratton, Doug Bratton, Berry Cox, Jeanne Cox, Kelly Thompson, Kim Darden, Glenn Darden; Seated: Lisa Gupton, Ted Gupton, Joan Friedman

Chairmen David and Dana Porter

Stewart Coleman, Liz Coleman, Brian Hayes, Kate Thompson, Breck Ray, Meredith Ray; Seated: Peter Van Amburgh, Molly Thompson, Walton Ward, Heather Kanny

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2016 GALA I A CUBAN CRESCENDO RIDGLEA COUNTRY CLUB

Tango Mercedes T. Bass Cami and John C. Goff Marsha and John Kleinheinz Salsa Gene and Jerry Jones Anne and John Marion Alice Walton Rumba Beth and Craig Collins

Merengue Sue and Christopher Bancroft Anne Marie and Doug Bratton Kim and Glenn Darden Carol and Jim Dunaway Star-Telegram Alyson and Powie French / Maria and Andrew Kroger Ann and Ed Hudson / Carolyn and Randall Hudson / Frasher and John Pergande Teresa and Luther King / Luther King Capital Management Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Iris and Ardon Moore Leslie and John David Moritz Northern Trust The Beck Group

In-kind Sponsors Autobahn Motorcar Group Byrd & Bleecker Cowtown Bus Charters Glazer’s Distributing Cami and John C. Goff Tina and Ted Gorski Nancy and Bill Hallman Perry Tong / Pop’s Safari Room Tim Matheus Jimmy Mowry Design Richard Perry Steinway & Sons–North Texas/ Houston The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

Jacques Marquis and Carla Thompson

Anderson & Roe Piano Duo (Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe)

Kim Darden and Mercedes Bass

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2016 GALA I A CUBAN CRESCENDO RIDGLEA COUNTRY CLUB

Jerry and Gene Jones, Chairmen Cami and John Goff

Priscilla Martin, Jim and Carol Dunaway

Front row: Caren Parten, Laura Wilson, Ginger Epstein, Bonnie Epstein, Camille Comeau, Shelley Vaubois Back row: Keith Parten, Marc Epstein, Jay Hebert, Jeff Davis

Luther and Teresa King

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KEYBOARD CIRCLE EVENTS Each year, the Cliburn hosts a special event to recognize members of the Keyboard Circle. These patrons support the Cliburn with an annual gift of $1,500 or more, and are invited to a private recital with a Cliburn winner, in addition to receiving complimentary valet parking and Green Room privileges for Cliburn at the Bass performances.

Jacques Marquis, Carla Thompson, Vadym Kholodenko

Jerry Thiel, Joan Pohly, Ron DeFord

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Michelle Marlow, Fei-Fei Dong, Kim Darden

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VAN CLIBURN CIRCLE EVENTS The Van Cliburn Circle is the bedrock of support for the Cliburn. Members include individuals, corporations, and foundations that commit $20,000 or more over a four-year period in support of annual operations, competitions, education programs, or the endowment. Circle members receive special benefits and recognition, and are invited to exclusive Cliburn events each year.

Tina Gorski, Thomas L. Smith, Ted Gorski, Bob and Anne Bass

Carla Thompson, Kim Darden, Lucy Darden, Glenn Darden, Gail Rawl

Frost and Martha Prioleau, Anna Melissa Philpott, Marsland Moncrief, Peter Philpott, Dick Moncrief

Priscilla Martin, Ralph and Barbara Cox

A fun time was had by all.

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CLIBURN 180° Cliburn 180° is a social group for arts-minded professionals that focuses on classical music for our generation.

Established in 2009 for people in their 20s and 30s, Cliburn 180° offers fun social events and opportunities to stay engaged with the arts community in Fort Worth.

Cliburn 180° 2013–2017 Advisory Committee Christopher Beavers Monica Benson Ekaterina Bostaph Sasha Camacho Townes Clemons Sarah Cooper Erin Gibbons Susanna Bartolomei

Kristina Hasty Chris Leito Bobby Loudermilk Meghana Mathew Matthew McLain Andrea Palmer Gustavo Peña Thomas Ragazzino

Meredith Ray Caroline Samis Melissa Shahbaz Allie Turney Mary Elizabeth Van Meter Hannah Watkins Natalie Wilkins Anne Wright

Photo by Leo Wesson

Sean Chen

Chris Mahaffey, Jarrett and Hannah Watkins, Anne Harper, and Paige Edge

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CLIBURN 180° 180° Prize As part of their mission, the Cliburn 180°s take on a fundraising role every four years, during the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, in order to provide cash prizes for competitors not advancing to the Semifinal Round. In 2017, that means $1,000 for each of the non-advancing Preliminary competitors (10) and $2,500 for the non-advancing Quarterfinalists (8), for a total of $30,000. This is a meaningful gift, because it means that none of the 30 extraordinary competitors leaves Fort Worth empty-handed.

We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to the success of raising the funds for the 180° non-advancing prize. The list reflects all gifts made between July 1, 2013, and April 30, 2017. The Cliburn also wishes to express its sincere appreciation for those whose contributions were received after this list was compiled and sent to print.

Anonymous Amy M. Abramowitz Mr. and Mrs. Anderton Rory Arredondo Linda Barker Mercedes T. Bass Monica Benson Mary and Dennis Blaschke Mr. and Mrs. Bolt Anne Marie Bratton James Breen Robert W. Brown MD Katie Cade Mr. and Mrs. Leland Clemons Mimi and Townes Clemons The Cliburn Camille Comeau and Jay Hebert Nancy Cooper Sarah Jane Cooper Julie and Nick Corbett Cotten Schmidt & Abbott LLP Rose Anne Cranz Megan Culver Mary Danylak Gregory Davis Mitzi and Bill Davis Robert Diaz Jay Downie Mr. and Mrs. Favia Linda Filbert Mr. and Mrs. Flores Mr. and Mrs. Flowers Franklin I. Brinegar Foundation

Sally Gracey F. E. Gwin Haltom’s Jewelers Kristi Hasty Kristi and Herndon Hasty Isabel S. Hebert John Patrick Howell Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Jaeger Karmany Yoga Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP Beth Kerns Morgan and Kelly Kostohryz Susan and Frank Lawler Carol and James Leito Mrs. James Leito, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Leito Chris Leito Gaylord G. Lummis Carroll Marion and Jeffrey H. Kobs Jacques Marquis Danielle and Garrett Martin Sandra McKibben Mr. and Mrs. Matthew McLain Mr. and Mrs. Moore Staley Moore Dr. and Mr. Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Mullarkey Mr. and Mrs. Muñoz Elisabeth and Rob Myers Alicia and Philip Newburn Dr. and Mrs. Newsom Keely Nezworski

Scott Orr Andrea Palmer and Luke McMahan Leigh Pauling Mr. and Mrs. Pondt Chelsey Rapp Patricia Ratliff Kelly and Peter Ray Shannon and Breck Ray Terry Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Rich Donna Rutter Sarah Gentry Art Mr. and Mrs. Schaffer Lauren and Matt Schmid Melissa and Kayvon Shahbaz Suzanne K. Shephard Kevin Smith Mr. and Mrs. Snyder Steinway Hall Fort Worth Tara and Jason Strickler Brandi and Clint Stuck Mrs. Thomson Carla and Kelly Thompson Walter Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Van Meter Erin Vader Timothy Watts Jane Weir Shelby White Winstead P.C. Russ Wohlers

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT WORTH, INC.

2017 Junior League Placements

Over the past 50 years, the Cliburn has been fortunate to receive extraordinary support from the Junior League of Fort Worth—an organization that has continuously offered its volunteer network and financial assistance for Cliburn Competitions since 1966. The Junior League is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

The purpose of the Junior League is exclusively educational and charitable, and it has provided volunteers and grants to the Cliburn throughout its history. League members fulfill their volunteer service requirements through placements in non-profit organizations, and many women who were originally introduced to the Cliburn through their placements continue to volunteer with the organization today. In fact, Cliburn chairmen Adelaide Fuller, Martha R. Hyder, Phyllis Tilley, Susan B. Tilley, Alann Bedford Sampson, and Carla Kemp Thompson were members of the League. Several longtime Cliburn board members served with the Junior League as well, including Scottie Bartel, Isabelle Hulsey, and Gail Rawl, the first League representative to sit on the Cliburn’s board.

The Cliburn salutes the Junior League of Fort Worth for its exemplary volunteer service, and recognizes the League as an integral partner in bringing outstanding classical music to Fort Worth and the world. Truly, the Junior League and its members have allowed the Cliburn to thrive while also fulfilling its mission.

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FIFTEENTH COMPETITION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES COMPETITOR HOUSING

CORE Chairman Adelaide Leavens CORE Vice-Chairman Maureda Travis Housing Placement Committee Betty Brooks Julia Huseman Adelaide Leavens Maureda Travis Competitor Host Families Edita and Ron Adams Julia Allison Hannah Behrens / Karim Jamal Marilyn and Brad Brewster Becky J. Brooks and Tom Kees Margaret and Craig Dearden Kay and George Duggan Brad Alford and John Forestner Marcia and Glenn Garoon Sharon Godwin Becky and Greg Haskin Karen and Chris Hull Katie and Mark Kalpakis Tony Kroll and Dirk Maney Connie Langston Lisa and Shannon Logan Patricia Murphy and Henson Graves Sheila Palagi / Ann P. Pate Peg and John Pokrifcsak Andrew Power Suzy and Ray Rhodes Alice and Charles Scoma Karen and David Seidler

Sunny and Mel Stanley Rebecca Stern and Stephen Nold Jon Suder Dawn and Andy Taft Cindy Will / Doreen Bruner Sandi and Greg Wilson Nancy and Paul Witt Social Hosts Emma and Christopher Beavers Mimi and Townes Clemons Jessica Collins Sara Doan and Thomas Ragozzino Paige Edge and Brett Epstein Anne Harper and Chris Mahaffey Kristi and Herndon Hasty Barbara McNealy and Willie Lott Danielle and Garrett Martin Kate and Jim Murphy Kristin Newman Jossy Paschal Carolyn Phillips Tony Prenger Charlie Soule Christian Walker Hannah and Jarrett Watkins Natalie Wilkins GIFT SHOP

CORE Chairman Mary Elizabeth Van Meter CORE Vice-Chairman Mandy Purselley

Committee Bettie Bosworth Liz Brammer Erin Bryant Robin Bumstead Mary Collins Katie Copeland Neely Douglas Sarah Drake Sarah Elliott Rhonda Felton Ashley Freer Suzanne Frossard Rebecca Gunter Ashley Hansen Tyler Homewood Ben Ivester Anne Ivy Victoria Johnson Dianne Kramer Teri Kramer David Le Madison Lee Suzanne Levy Amy Mitani Ashley Mooring Anne Murphey Mary Martinsen Magdalyn Nguyen Linda Nolan Mary Perry Shanelle Reyes Cindy Rogers Tiffany Rubenkoenig Candace Salazar Amy Sandman Kelsey Shaw Brenda Sims Peggy Sims Pamela Smith Elisabeth Sunderman Chrissy Tefera Shannon Urbina

ENTERTAINMENT/ HOSPITALITY

CORE Chairman Kim Darden CORE Vice-Chairman Gaylord Lummis Closing Patron Dinner Co-Chairmen Caroline Samis Whitney Wynne Committee Kristi Newton Melissa and Kayvon Shahbaz Mimi Stephens Closing Party– Sundance Square Plaza Chairmen: Hannah and Jarrett Watkins Special Event Hosts Mercedes T. Bass Ramona and Lee Bass Kim and Glenn Darden Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Marcia French Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Kimbell Art Museum Annette and Mike McColm Lezlie and John David Moritz Elisabeth and Rob Myers Dana and David Porter Juror Assistant Christoph Hiller

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FIFTEENTH COMPETITION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES CONTINUED Juror Hosts Scottie and Harry Bartel Sterling Lauer Lauri Lawrence Jeanie Rosenblum Alann Bedford Sampson Rinda Wentworth Suzy Williams Jury Green Room Co-Chairmen Rebecca Hillard Martha Prioleau

Committee Harriett Anton Stephanie Brentlinger Leigh Ann Connally Sarah Cooper Rose Anne Cranz Stephanie Fox Vivienne Mays Meredith Ray Libby Tilley Molly Van Amburgh Zoo Party Co-Chairmen Susanne and Kevin Avondet Dana and Dee Kelly

Committee Kara and Fuller French Sarah and Baker Gentry Carolyn and Randall Hudson Donna and Mike Jones Molly and Dan Jones Kristy and Rob Odom Mary Perry Michelle and Tom Purvis Linda and George Young Official Guests Lynsey Blair Opening Dinner & Draw Party Co-Chairmen Tina Gorski Blaine Smith Tara Tooke 204

Committee Lisa and Peter Alcorn Robin Arena Ann and Gabriel Barbier Jan Barboglio Susanna and Harper Bartolomei Janie Beggs Amy and Byron Biggs Ken Blasingame Bill Bostelmann Janis and Sam Brous Sasha Camacho Rose Anne Cranz Lezlie Davis Eden and James Delaune Tina and Ted Gorski Anne and Wes Goyer Olivia and Jeff Kearney Shelly and Bud Kennedy Marsha and John Kleinheinz Tina and Harry Lynch Pati and Bill Meadows Michelle and Bernard Nussbaumer Anna Melissa and Peter Philpott Denise and Mike Renfro Mary Jane and Frank Ryburn Blaine Smith and Richard Hubbard Dee Smith Tara Tooke Charlotte and Paul Tripplehorn Pam and Monk White Laura and Blair Woodall Chris and Wym Van Wyk, Jr. Wym Van Wyk III Honorary Committee George Ann and Bill Bahan Sally and David Beyer Mitzi and Bill Davis Nancy Dedman Cantey and Pat Ferchill Mary Alice and John Giordano Marty and Bob Grable Ann and Ed Hudson Olga Kern Anne and Johnnie Langdon

Mollie and Garland Lasater Katherine and Ben Love Mary Ralph Lowe and Charles Flanders Laura Lynch Dian and Don Malouf Sharon and Ed Martin Betty Claire McKnight Joe Minton Kit and Charlie Moncrief Marsland and Dick Moncrief Gail Rawl Ann Ryan Alann Bedford Sampson Thomas L. Smith Vladimir Viardo Suzy Williams Platinum / Golden Circle Co-Chairmen Tina Gorski Anna Melissa Philpott Committee Carma Anderson Kaydee Bailey Claire Barry Susanna Bartolomei Anne Marie Bratton Brenda Brunette Julie Closuit Andi Cowan Carolyn Crosswell Anne Davidovich Becky Delaune Mary Jane Edwards Josephine Garrett Liz Garza Nancy Ginsburg Brooke Goggans Laura Harrison Janie Harper Marsha Kleinheinz Kathryn Laughlin Suzanne Levy Kristi Newton Penny Lindy Michelle Purvis Gina Ravnaas Patricia Ryan Terri Sexton Blaine Smith Sara Sterling Janice Thomas

Elizabeth Valdez Letty Waltrip Julie Watson Karen Williams Suzi Woo Susan Young Screening Auditions Jury Room Co-Chairmen Rebecca Hillard Martha Prioleau Special Hosts Anderson & Roe (Webcast Hosts) Arden Brock Mollie Lasater Brentano String Quartet Gail Granek Maestro Slatkin / Jury Chairman Johanna Kimpland Maestro McGegan Kristy Odom Worthington Hospitality Suite Co-Chairmen Bridget and Bric Shelton Committee Tahereh Behbehani Matt Canedy Robert Carrigan Crislyn Clowdus Tori Cocking Katie Braden Copeland Grace Davenport Valerie Hopper Dorothy Kramer Brooke Krebs Gayle Krengle Catherine McCurdy Ruby Mengden Rachelle Moore Darrell Noe Laura Renfro Debra Rue Jan Taborsky Rachel Thompson

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

FIFTEENTH COMPETITION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES CONTINUED FACILITIES / ARRANGEMENTS

PRODUCTION/ LOGISTICS

CORE Chairman Kristy Odom

CORE Chairman Michelle Tilley

CORE Vice-Chairman Devin Wenske Sanders

Memorabilia Display Chairman Echo Wilson

CORE Vice-Chairman Marian Frymire

Assistants Anna Gerrish Anne Hill Zareen Khan Deidre Stoley

Committee Tahereh Behbehani Barbara Boulware Grace Davenport Cricket Hackney Shirley Hanna Valerie Hopper Ruby Mengden Darrell Noe Nat O’Day Tracy Palmer Debra Rue Alicia Smith Casey Williams Parking / Security Kristy Odom Plants and Flowers Katie Copeland Rentals Kristy Odom

Adopt-A-Competitor Robin Bumstead Elizabeth Ann Pike

Airport Transportation Chairman Michele Hahnfeld Committee Bonnie Dove Ted Gorski Carolyn Gurley Tracy Holmes Backstage Mothers Kathie Cummins Maria Harman Calligraphy Jacqueline Copeland Competition Load-In Erin Bryant Caroline Frymire Lindsay and Jim Griffis Junior League of Fort Worth Done in a Day Zareen Khan Frankie Morris

Deidre Stoley Matt Tilley Satoya Williams Competition Music Erik Danielson Echo Wilson

Competitor Welcome Suite Co-Chairmen Shirley Branham Judy Clinkscales

Committee Ellen Appel Matt Canedy Sarah Cooper Tim Cowan Sarah Drake Mary Graham Mary Jane Harbison Gerry Houk Sandi Kennedy Leza Kerr Carleen Kizer Judy Lester Martha Lunday Tom Lunday Lizzy McNamara Arturo Montoya Connie Montoya Laura O’Brien Cheryl Robison Pat Steffen Carrie Stires Judy Vick Andrea Lu Wang Carol Williams Hospitality/Food Co-Chairmen Jaye Skaggs-Browning Connie Stierstorfer Linda Weber Gail DeWeese Wilson

Volunteer Interns Katie Balderston Chas Berry Margaret Biggs Grace Cauble Alex David Sam Elkind Charlie Estes

Edward Lee Graham Lee Vincent Marquis William Marquis Sean Nolan Thu Pham Peter Philpott William Rattikin Juliet Suarez Will Thomas Sam Woodson Page Turners/Score Readers Josephine Chiu Erik Danielson Joey Emerson Carlos A. Guajardo Mei Li Thomas Ragazzino Cindy Rogers Spring Seals Brianna Stotts Susan Stubson Echo Wilson Quanzhou Yan In-Town Transportation Marian Frymire Rachel Thompson Liaison to Volunteer Manager Lydia Carrigan

Paper Products Marian Frymire Michelle Tilley

Welcome Bags Co-Chairmen Lynsey Blair Mary Jane Harbison Keri Hickman

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FIFTEENTH COMPETITION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES CONTINUED PUBLIC RELATIONS/ PROMOTIONS

Steve Pergande Todd Prickett Caroline Shivers Alexandra Stevens Cathy Taylor Carol Wilkerson Natalie Wilkins Visitor Information Book Mary Kathrine Tetirick

CORE Chairman Becky Brooks CORE Vice-Chairman Becky Lawton

Airport Transportation– Press Netty Matthews

FWISD Banner Program/ Installation Becky Lawton

Press Room Hospitality Co-Chairmen Anne Carvalho Cheryl McDonald Margaret McDonald

Committee Elliott Anderson Lise Bessant Kevin Connelly Kim Cooke Rebecca Cristol Karen Ekstrom Suzanna Farmer Jill Fitzgerald Paula Fultz Tom Kees Colleen Kleuser Hollie Lancarte Jennifer Ledbetter Debra Lombardi Stuart McDonald Karen McKenzie Manolo Mercado Rosie Marie Mercado Diane Morton Karen Parker 206

Visitor Information Booth Co-Chairmen Cheryl Alexander Beth Hellier

Committee Nicholas Alexander Kandie Anderson Karen Ellen Anderson Caroline Baden Tahereh Behbehani Susan Bibb Matt Canedy Robert Carrigan Sue Chalk Grace Davenport Sarah Drake Rhonda Felton Allison Fogle Clark Hellier Judy Holland Valerie Hopper Lisa Johnson Connie Lorick Barbara Lotz Ruby Mengden Ben Naylor Darrell Noe Laura O’Brien Tracy Palmer Debi Patterson Cynthia Redden Shanelle Reyes Debra Rue Shelby Schafer Mary Alice Selcer Kristin Sullivan John Sutton Mary Katherine Tetirick Lori Urso Richard Urso Carole Vernon Andrea Wang

BASS HALL USHERS Carol Ann Adams LaChristina Adams Steve Adams Susan Adams Elizabeth Adcock Foluke Adejokun Calvin Aiken Marilyn Aiken Judee Alex Sylvia Allenbach Catherine Almaraz Jenette Anderson Marilyn Anderson Scott Arnold Lee Ann Ausec Judy Babcock Leona Baer Garth Baillie Joyce Baker Cindy Baker-Spriggs Tim Baldwin Andrea Ballard Geraldine ‘Cookie’ Banks Kammi Barnard Ann Barnes Dudley Barnes Marilyn Barnes Patricia Barry Cathy Bartle Pamela Bass Freddie Bates Pat Bathory Patricia Beasley Bobb Beauchamp Reva Jean Beck Robert Beck Carmen Becker Bridget Bell Karen Bell Elaine Benigno David Bennett Debbie Bennett Harriet Bertelsen Jutta Bertelsen Sandy Beyer Ann Birka Marjorie Black Bobby Blackmon Marsha Blackmon Claudia Blalock Berry Bock Donald Bock JoAnn Bollman

Karen Bonjour Tom Bonjour Jean Bowers Palmer Bowers Kathy Bowman Linda Boyd Jeff Braziel Barbara Brickley Barbara ‘H’ Brown Barbara Jean Brown Sam Brown John Buckley Pat Buckley Lisa Buenting Shannon Bueter Carol Burdick Joan Burgett Dale Burks Carole Burrage Doug Burrage Kay Byron Jean Callann Carol Callery Joan Campbell Noel Campos Kay Caperton Margie Carrigan Gregory Carter Shauna Cass Jayne Castellanos Leslie Castillo Ann Chancey Joseph Che Sue Che Zhong Chen Chaucer Chern Becky Christensen Carol Cichon Anne Clements Donna Cline Earline Cockrum Marianne Cohen Sharron Colburn Elizabeth Cole Jeff Cole Sue Cole Donna Cook Ellie Cooper Virginia Copher Catherine Corpus Jeanie Cosper Juanita Cosper Stephanie Cowden Steve Cowden

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

FIFTEENTH COMPETITION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES CONTINUED Stephanie Craig-Phillips Christine Craver Joel Crenshaw Myra Crenshaw Cynthia Curley Gerry Curtis Marilyn Curtis Carolyn Dalton Cheryl Davidson Cheryl Davis M.Paul Deal Nancy Deal Linda DeGiorgio Leslie Dell Bob Dellamura Dee Dezeeuw Leetta Doelling Marcia Doherty Stephanie Donath Melanie Dotzour Bryant Dowden Eugene Drautz Sue Drautz Joey Duncan Naomi Duncan Louise Dungan Patricia Ebaire Dianne Ellis Carolyn Ernst Paul Ernst Bonnie Evans John Evans Irene Everett David Fahmer Elizabeth Fahmer Emily Fairbanks Jan Fambrough Tina Farquhar Xiujun Farrier Nancy Faul Noel L. Faul Sarah Faulkner Sandy Fitch Kathleen Flores Donald Focht Sarah Focht Rosemary Folks Diane Force Shannon Force Pat Ford Randy Ford Saundra Ford Beverly Foreman Claudia Foreman

Mary Foster Judye Fouts Kathi Fowler Charlene Franko David Frick Jean Frick Bob Fuston Betsy Gaines Charles Gaines Sheila Galis Sheryl Gallagher Pamela Gamble Robert Gamble Wanda Gann Maureen Garbarino Bonnie Garcia Mary Gardiner Jane Gartenhaus Dee Gates Linda Gathings Lynne Gayler Helga Gerlinger John Gernhauser Deborah Gery Mattie Gilliam Lonnie Gisi Larry Goodman Mary Goodman Linda Goodwin Amber Green Dory Habenicht William Habenicht Donna Hall Rosaria Hall Cheryl Harbison Anthony Harris Sarah Harris Linda Harville Debra Haynie Shirley Herman Elaine Herring Dorothy Hess Brenda Hille LaJean Hindman Barbara Hinds Bart Hines James Hinsey, Jr. Vicki Hlavacek Ruth Ann Hodges Christian Hodson Jamie Hogue Jan Holcomb Martha Hollis Anna Holzer

Mary Hommer S. Madonna Horcher Brenda Horn Janice Horn Mary Horton Carolyn Howard Sydney Howell Mary Ann Hudak David Huebner Byron Huffman Lori Huffman Lori Irvin Eva Isbell Neil Isbell Susie Isbell Susan Jackubowski Barbara Jani Arnold Jansen Ron Jencopale Wendy Jenkins Ron Jennett Rosemary Jobe Mary Lou Jobes Happy Johns D. Kay Johnson Ann Johnston Sharon Joly Beverly Jones Janis Jones Jonquele Jones Rose Jones Velma Jones Greg Kalina Margot Kalina Janice Kasten Judith Keller Donna Kendrick Diane Kinzlmaier Beth Kisor Gary Koettel Jose Koettel Ed Kopiak Dianne Kramer Tracy Krueger Patty Kulpa Beverly Kuoppala Mary Kuykendall Constance LaClair Debby Lawing Eddie Lawrence Katie Lazarus Teri Lazarus Beverly Lee Cynthia Lee

Evelyn Lee Dee Lemser Jeffrey Leonard Christopher Liddle Way-Yu Lin Carolyn Linton Dolores Little Renata Logsdon Scott Logsdon Carolyn Lombard Pete Lombard Elva Lopez Charlie Lowe Laura Lutz Lea Lyles Theda Lynch Donald Lyons Jean Lyons Victoria Macarthur Terry Mallozzi Darold Marckmann Ann Marks Roberta Marshall Sue Marshall Daniel Martin Elizabeth Martin Gwen Martin Michael Martin Valri Martin Mary Massey Nancy Mathisen Denise Matthews Deanna Maxwell Giulio Mazzocco Joann McBride Betty McCoy Letha Grace McCoy Kay McDonald Mike McGehee Marisa McGregor Janice McKinney Judy McMahon Fonda McMillen Hima Mettu Etta Miller Patricia Miller Lila Millican Schwemer Dorothy Mladenka Martin Montes Paul Montgomery Virginia Montgomery Brenda Moon Dan Moon Mei-Jing Moore 207

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FIFTEENTH COMPETITION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES CONTINUED Donna Moran Donna Morgan Jan Morgan Lisa Morinello Lynn Morris Nancy Moulton Sarah Munoz Victor Munoz Beckie Munsell Bill Munsell Molly Munson Ellen Myers Moira Namuth Kay Naughton Ben Naylor Marilyn Nelson Tom Nelson Sin Ae Newman Tonya Niblett Edith Nichols Mimi Nimocks Catriona Noble Jay Norelius Tina Norelius Stella Norman Beverly Oakes Nat O’Day Jaye Omberg Norma Orlie Cliff Orme Bette Park Myrtis Parker Diane Parsons Roger Parsons Jo Patton Tom Paul Donna Pawlowski John Pawlowski Ha Pham Diane Pierce Melissa Plaster Bobby Ponder Eileen Potter Pat Potts Barbara Price Debra Price Jeffrey Price Ken Price Miriam Pulido Joycelyn Quick Rolland Quick Judy Rawlins Regina Ray

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Barbara Reed Clayton Reid Steve Reis Anita Reisdorfer Beverly Reynolds Arla Richter Connie Riles Barbara Riney Abbie Risteen Judy Roark Jeanelle Roberts Barbara Robinson Betty Rogers Catherine Rogers Mimi Rogers Gary Rohloff David Rollins Belinda Ross Patty Rudder Ron Rudder Karen Ruff Laura Rugg Mary Russell Andrew Sadowski Beverly Saldana Janet Sale Mike Saliba Alfredo Salinas Mary (Cathy) Salling Gene Sargent Vickie Schiller Susan Schlegel Mary Ann Schoening Nancy Scoggin Douglas Seibel Jeffrey Seifert Shirley Shady Bronislava ( Brenda ) Shafir Israel Shafir Sharon Shannon Paula Sharpe Suzy Shaunfield Dolores Shaw GW Dub Shepherd Lyn Shimmin Bob Signs Glenda Signs Carolyn Simmons Marian Sims Laurie Skelton Norma Slocum Diane Smith

Lee Smith Nancy Smith Robert Smith Sandy Smith Sharyn Smith Sherry Smith Bernadette Sneed Alice Anna Sobel Charlotte Sobel Ralph Sobel David Soens Pamela Spore Ray Spriggs Patti Stapleton Michael Staruh Gwen Steele Laurie Stelljes Joyce Stephens Debbie Stevenson Ann Stewart Reecia Stoglin John Sweek Suzanne Sweek June Sykes Ralph Sykes Jan Taborsky Audrey Tackett Ron Tatsumi Jane Taylor Patricia Tellman Dan Thompson Mary Ann Thompson Susan Thrower Ronald Todd Sherrell Todd Penny Tolbert Laura Tomlinson-Loose Sherri Toon Lynda Traugott Dave Trotter Joyce Trotter Deanna Trussell Wayne Trussell Brenda Turner Joan Van Dyke Cindy Vasquez Diane Verde Ruby Vierus Debbie Von Tress Patricia Voss Jan Waddell Mollie Wagar Monretta Walker

Joyce Wallace Lynn Walters John Wang Terry Wang Wensy Wang Willie Watkins Charlene Watson Jean Wei Paul Wei Hal Weicht Sylvia Weiner Della Weis Debbie Welch Shirley Welch Freda Wells Ron White Sylvia Whitfill Peggy Widaman Glenn Wiehardt Mary Wiehardt Sharon Wilkerson Judy Williams Deborah Williamson Sandra Winkle Lisa Winn Susan Winn Ted Witt Vicki Witt Karen Woolley Warren Woolley Marian Works James Wu Raylan Wu James Young Robert Zak Debbie Zess Silvia Zhang Dazheng Zhu

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

2015 JUNIOR COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS BACKSTAGE MOM **Kathie Cummins **Maria Harman

CALLIGRAPHY Janie Harper

CHAMBER MUSICIAN COORDINATOR Deborah Brooks

COMPETITOR HALL

**Lauri Lawrence *Kristy Odom Lynsey Blair Debi Bletko Brad Brewster Marilyn Brewster Roscoe Bussell Julian Cedillo Amy Combs Bonnie Dove Doreen Geiger Cami Gildner Rebecca Gunter Keri Hickman Christine Jones Leza Kerr Colleen Kleuser Edward Lee Kerry MacKenzie Kathy Nicol Nick Parkinson Elizabeth Ann Pike Kelly Pumphrey, food manager Suzy Rhodes Marilyn Scamardo Ellie Schmeltekopf Anne Smith Pam Thomas Linda Weber Allison Westmoreland Betty White Karen Williams Nancy Witt Paul Witt

GIFT SHOP

**Dawn Menendez **Mary Elizabeth Van Meter Amy Biggs Kim Boyd Nancy Ginsburg Deirdre Goodman, scheduling manager Melissa Hickman Susanna Knouse Anne Murphey National Charity League Cathleen Redus Mary Schlegel Chrissy Tefera

GREEN ROOM

**Meredith Ray **Molly Thompson Leigh Ann Connally Rose Anne Cranz Vivienne Mays Breck Ray, Jr. INTERNS Ross Biggs Charlie Boyd Serena Ginsburg Gabi Schlegel

JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS Charlie Estes Ethan Jones Avocet Odom Leelee Odom Wilder Odom Juliet Suarez JUROR HOST Gail Granek

Johanna Kimpland

LAWN DINNER Mimi & Townes Clemons Sarah Cooper Kristi & Herndon Hasty Monica Napier Thomas Ragozzino Melissa Shahbaz Hannah & Jarratt Watkins

FACILITIES

MUSICAL SCORES

CONDUCTOR HOST

**Kristy Odom

FACILITIES ASSISTANT Annie Conine

Erik Danielson Whitney MacDonald Echo Wilson

NAME TAGS

Janice Knowles

PACKET ASSISTANCE

Yuan Liu

Lourdes Raupe Anita Reisdorfer Frank Rixen Willie Roberson Cody Sheridan Kathryn Thilman Susan Thrower Betty White

PRESS ROOM FOOD COORDINATOR

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR LIASON

Frankie Morris

Michelle Tilley

SCORE READERS

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME BAGS/INFORMATION BOOK

Joan Moore

PACKET COORDINATOR Carrie Stires

PAGE TURNER

Sean Chen Joey Emerson Thomas Ragozzino

TRANSPORTATION **Marian Frymire **Michele Hahnfeld Lyo Nunes Debby Rice

TRANSLATOR Joshua Liu

USHERS

**Claudia Foreman Sally Allsup Cindy Ashbaker Edythe Cohen Barbara Compher Lady Feaster Dave Frick Jean Frick Dee Gates Judie Hankins Sarah Harris Gail Heaslet James Hinsey Anna Holzer Ron Jennett Janis Jones Betty Keller Janet Key Jim Key Georgia Kidwell Charlotte Krupp Lea Lyles Mike McGehee Susan McGehee Elizabeth Matthes Marilyn Matthews Patsy Mayhan Etta Miller Dorothy Mladenka Sin Ae Newman

Andi Cowan

WELCOME HOSTS **Adelaide Leavens **Maureda Travis Julia Allison Katya Bostaph Linda Bradford Brad Brewster Marilyn Brewster Shanna Carruth Laurin Chevaillier Mason Chevaillier Glenn Garoon Marcia Garoon Larry Harbison Mary Jane Harbison Tony Kroll Dirk Maney Natalia Monakhova Todd Overton Ray Rhodes Suzy Rhodes David Seidler Karen Seidler Pam Thomas Mike Tyson Natalie Wilkins Karen Williams Tom Williams Nancy Witt Paul Witt

WELCOME HOST TRANSLATOR Christine & Frank Liu

** denotes Chair/Co-Chair * denotes Assistant Chair

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2016 AMATEUR COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS BACKSTAGE MOM **Kathie Cummins *Maria Harman

CALLIGRAPHY

Jacqueline Vahrenkamp

CHAMBER MUSICIAN COORDINATOR Deborah Brooks

COMPETITOR HALL ** Lynsey Blair **Michelle Tilley Joe Blake Erin Bryant Brigid Conner Katie Copeland Foster Cranz Ashley Freer Marian Frymire Rebecca Gunter Anne Hill Lisa Johnson Johanna Kimpland Lauri Lawrence Yong Miller Danielle Morris Caroline Passmore Elizabeth Ann Pike Suzy Rhodes Carrie Stires Kristin Sullivan Joy Trigg Leah Vahrenkamp Devin Wenske Karen Williams Wendy Wright

FACILITIES

**Kristy Odom

FOOD

**Linda Weber **Connie Stierstorfer

GIFT SHOP

**Mary Elizabeth Van Meter *Mandy Purselley Melissa Babich Foster Cranz Stephanie Fox Courtney Holt Dianne Kramer Anne Murphey Cathleen Redus Amy Sandman Chrissy Tefera

JURY GREEN ROOM **Meredith Ray **Molly Thompson Sarah Cooper Foster Cranz Rose Anne Cranz Nancy Ginsburg Serena Ginsburg Vivienne Mays Ally Ravnaas Breck Ray

INTERNS

Juliรกn Cedillo Gabi Schlegel Adam Tunnard

JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS ** Charlie Estes Libby Jenkins Madison Lee Avocet Odom Leelee Odom Wilder Odom Nick Parkinson Juliet Suarez

LIAISON TO THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Hayley Kuhlmann Zoey Miller

MID-WEEK DINNER **Andrea Palmer *Hannah Watkins

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MUSICAL SCORES Echo Wilson Erik Danielson

PAGE TURNERS Erik Danielson Spring Seals Brianna Stotts Rachel Turner Echo WIlson

PRESS ROOM

**Frankie Morris Becky Gibbs

SCORE READERS Thomas Ragazzino

TRANSPORTATION **Marian Frymire **Michele Hahnfeld Bonnie Dove Johanna Kimpland Lyo Nunes Teresa Yeargins

WELCOME BAGS **Keri Hickman

**denotes Chair/Co-Chair *denotes Vice Chair

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

CLIBURN COMMITTEES ARTISTIC ADVISORY Townes Clemons Greg Davis Ann Hudson Sam Holland Nicole LeBlanc Denise Mullins Pamela Mia Paul

BOARD FORUM HOSTS Kim Darden Kathryn Laughlin Shannon Ray

DEVELOPMENT

FINANCE

Individual Subcommittee Carla Thompson, Chair David Bucher Kathryn Laughlin Lauri Lawrence Jon Suder Jerry Thiel Martha S. Williams

NOMINATING

Kenneth Barr, Chair

Jeff King, Chairman Harry E. Bartel Tim H. Carter Eddie M. Lesok Gregory McCoy Emmett Murphy Beth Joan Rivers David Stropes

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Corporate Subcommittee Scott Orr, Chair Jay Hebert Caroline Samis Kathleen Stevens Mary Katherine Tetirick

Kathryn C. Laughlin, Chairman Kim Darden Randy Gideon Randall Hudson Bill Landreth Greg McCoy Caroline Samis

CLIBURN ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES

Foundation Subcommittee Randall Hudson, Chair Rebecca Hillard Darlene Mann Greg McCoy Laura O’Brien

Carla Thompson and Jacques Marquis are ex-officio on all committees.

Harry Bartel Randall Hudson Dee Kelly Warren Strickland

Jeff King, Chair Kevin Avondet Kenneth Barr Randy Gideon Michelle Marlow Vivienne Mays

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

FIFTEENTH COMPETITION CONTRIBUTORS The Cliburn acknowledges with deep appreciation the individuals and organizations whose contributions for the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition made this Competition possible.

The list reflects all gifts made up to May 1, 2017. The Cliburn also wishes to express its sincere appreciation for those whose contributions were received after this list was compiled and sent to print.

PRIZES AND AWARDS First Prize Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass†* Second Prize Anonymous Third Prize Mollie L. and Garland M. Lasater Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation Finalist Awards Barbara and Ralph Cox Mr. and Mrs. John Kleinheinz* T. J. Brown & C. A. Lupton Foundation, Inc. Semifinalist Awards Anonymous Louise T. Canafax†* Juana-Rosa and Ron Daniell Charron and Peter Denker* Fifth Avenue Foundation Ann Frasher Hudson* Quarterfinal and Preliminary Rounds Competitor Awards Cliburn 180º (see page 201 for list of names) Special Awards Audience Award Esther Courtney† and Will A. Courtney Best Performance of a New Work Estate of Gordon William Smith* Best Performance of Chamber Music Thomas L. Smith

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Discretionary Awards Raymond E. Buck Foundation* Pat Steffen Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh†*

JURY Jury Chairman Rosalyn G. Rosenthal* Jurors Mr. and Mrs. James R. Blake* Kim and Glenn Darden Teresa and Luther King / Luther King Capital Management Shirley and Wesley R. Turner* The Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. The Ryan Foundation T.J. Brown & C.A. Lupton Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Anna Belle P. Thomas*

HOSPITALITY Closing Reception Northern Trust Opening Dinner & Draw Party Martha Rowan Hyder Autobahn Motorcar Group Lowery Asset Consulting, LLC The Mitchell Group, Inc. Platinum/Golden Circles The Pangburn Foundation J.P. Morgan JPMorgan Chase Foundation Screening Jury Dinners Megan and Victor Boschini / Texas Christian University Barbara and Ralph Cox

Commissioned Work by Marc-André Hamelin Genie Guynn National Endowment for the Arts

Special Social Events Mercedes T. Bass Kim and Glenn Darden Ron DeFord Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Marcia Fuller French Insperity Kimbell Art Museum Gaylord and Bradley Lummis / The Frill Foundation Annette and Mike McColm Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Lezlie and John David Moritz Elisabeth and Rob Myers Dana and David Porter

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Sue and Chris Bancroft

Zoo Party Ramona and Lee Bass

FINAL ROUND Sid W. Richardson Foundation

ARTISTIC COLLABORATORS Brentano String Quartet Anne T. and Robert M. Bass

Maestro Leonard Slatkin Mercedes T. Bass Charitable Corporation

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

FIFTEENTH COMPETITION CONTRIBUTORS TRAVEL

DISCRETIONARY SUPPORT

Competitor Travel William E. Scott Foundation

Anonymous Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P. Amon G. Carter Foundation Ed Bass Black Mountain Oil & Gas LLC Cornelia and Jim Blake BNSF Foundation TX Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Ernst & Young Cynthia and Jesse Ferrer Fifth Avenue Foundation Mrs. Jay M. Fried Nancy and Bill Hallman / Qurumbli Foundation Carolyn and E. Randall Hudson James and Dorothy Doss Foundation, Inc. Beth Jones Marsha and John Kleinheinz Robert W. Kruppa Martha V. Leonard Martha Williams Group, Williams Trew Realty Mary Potishman Lard Trust Nan Matson / Franklin I. Brinegar Foundation

MEDIA PROJECT Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund The Burnett Foundation Sundance Square Simulcast Sue and John Allen Chalk Sundance Square Simulcast Screen Pinnacle Bank

EDUCATION / COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc.

PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Star-Telegram WFAA WRR

Vivienne and Robert Mays Makio Nishida Anne and Hank Paup / Law Offices of Henry B. Paup & Associates Jean and John Roach / The Roach Foundation Regina J. Rogers, in memory of Van Cliburn Patricia H. Schutts Southside Bank Southwest Bank Sara and Peter Sterling Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Stewart Jo and Greg Swienton The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation The Robert S. and Joyce Pate Capper Foundation Carla and Kelly Thompson Walmart †Deceased *Funded by a generous gift to the Cliburn Endowment.

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

FIFTEENTH COMPETITION SCHEDULE THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

MAY 27

WEDNESDAY

MAY 26

TUESDAY MAY 25

PRELIMINARY ROUND 10:00 a.m.

10:50 a.m.

11:55 a.m. ___________

MAY 30

MAY 24

PRELIMINARY ROUND 10:00 a.m.

10:50 a.m.

11:55 a.m. ___________

2:30 p.m.

3:20 p.m.

4:25 p.m. ___________

MAY 23

2:30 p.m.

3:20 p.m.

4:25 p.m. ___________

7:30 p.m.

8:20 p.m.

9:25 p.m.

MAY 29

MAY 22 PRELIMINARY ROUND 2:30 p.m.

3:20 p.m.

4:25 p.m. ___________

7:30 p.m.

8:20 p.m.

9:25 p.m.

JUNE 3

MAY 28

MAY 21

7:30 p.m.

8:20 p.m.

9:25 p.m.

JUNE 2

VAN CLIBURN: AN AMERICAN HERO 10:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

QUARTERFINAL ROUND 10:00 a.m.

10:50 a.m.

11:55 a.m. ___________

OPENING DINNER/ DRAW PARTY The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel 7:00 p.m.

JUNE 1

SEMIFINAL ROUND Recitals 2:30 p.m.

3:50 p.m. ___________

QUARTERFINAL ROUND 10:00 a.m.

10:50 a.m.

11:55 a.m. ___________

MAY 31

SEMIFINAL ROUND Recitals 7:30 p.m.

8:50 p.m.

PRELIMINARY ROUND 10:00 a.m.

10:50 a.m.

11:55 a.m. ___________

JUNE 10

7:30 p.m.

8:50 p.m.

JUNE 8

JUNE 9

SEMIFINAL ROUND Recitals 2:30 p.m.

3:50 p.m. ___________

2:30 p.m.

3:20 p.m.

4:25 p.m.

5:15 p.m. ___________

JUNE 7

A CONVERSATION WITH THE NEA 10:00 a.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

COMPETITIONS SYMPOSIUM 10:00 a.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

Concertos 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 6

CULTURAL DIPLOMACY SYMPOSIUM 10:00 a.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

MASTERCLASS WITH CHRISTOPHER ELTON 2:00 p.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

CLOSING PARTY 8:00 p.m.

Sundance Square

AWARDS CEREMONY 7:00 p.m.

PIANO LUNCH Noon • McDavid Studio

FINAL ROUND Concertos 7:30 p.m.

FINAL ROUND Concertos 3:00 p.m.

JURY SYMPOSIUM 10:00 a.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

7:30 p.m.

8:20 p.m.

9:25 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3:20 p.m.

4:25 p.m.

5:15 p.m. ___________

JUNE 5

ARTS EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM 10:00 a.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

FINAL ROUND Quintets 7:30 p.m.

MASTERCLASS WITH ANNE-MARIE McDERMOTT 2:00 p.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

CLIBURN IN THE CLASSROOM Noon • McDavid Studio MASTERCLASS WITH ARNALDO COHEN 2:00 p.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

PIANO LUNCH Noon • McDavid Studio

SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED

2:30 p.m.

3:20 p.m.

4:25 p.m.

JUNE 4

VAN CLIBURN & THE COLD WAR 10:00 a.m.

Van Cliburn Recital Hall

QUARTERFINALISTS ANNOUNCED

SEMIFINAL ROUND Recitals 2:30 p.m.

3:50 p.m. ___________

7:30 p.m.

8:20 p.m.

9:25 p.m.

Concertos 7:30 p.m.

SEMIFINAL ROUND Recitals 2:30 p.m.

3:50 p.m. ___________ Concertos 7:30 p.m.

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

FINAL ROUND Quintets 7:30 p.m.

All Fifteenth Competition performances will be at Bass Performance Hall. Subject to change. All times are approximate.

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