ANNOUNCING THE 2020 AMATEUR COMPETITION

The Cliburn is proud to announce the eighth edition of the Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition will take place May 24–30, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas, at Bass Performance Hall and Van Cliburn Recital Hall. This contest highlights the importance of music-making in everyday life. Every four years the Cliburn brings together the best amateur pianists from around the world for seven days of performances, symposia, and social events. The Amateur Competition allows people from all walks of life to display extraordinary talent and passion on the world stage.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2020 AMATEUR:

• 48 pianists will be selected as competitors.
  
• 24 additional pianists will be selected as non-competing participants.
  
• The 6 finalists will once again perform with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under the baton of acclaimed conductor Damon Gupton.
  
• 1962 Cliburn Gold Medalist Ralph Votapek will serve as jury chairman (the remainder of the jury will be announced in 2019).
• The competition will take place over 3 rounds for a combined solo recital time of up to 45 minutes + one movement of a concerto.

KEY DATES 

February 22, 2019—Online applications open

January 16, 2020—Applications due

March 12, 2020—Competitors announced

May 24, 2020—Cliburn Amateur begins