2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition

For the first time, the best 13- to 17-year-old pianists from around the globe are coming to Dallas, Texas, May 31—June 8, 2019. These elite young artists will showcase their virtuosity and touch our hearts with their sincere musicality through four stunning rounds of competition. Don’t miss this chance to witness Cliburn history, once again.

The Preliminary through Semifinal Rounds and festival events will take place on the campus of SMU, where participants will also reside. The Final Round will be held at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, where the three finalists will perform full concertos with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Ruth Reinhardt. Alessio Bax, remarkable pianist, winner of both the Leeds and Hamamatsu International Piano Competitions, and SMU artist-in-residence, will serve as jury chairman.

All Competition performances will be webcast live at Cliburn.org.

Click here to see the complete schedule of events and concerts.

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