Friday, May 22, 2009

Van Cliburn 2009: Van Cliburn International Piano Competition spotlights emerging talent

"Alexander Kobrin is grateful for the career boost he got from his first prize in the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. But, asked how he would improve music competitions, the Russian pianist says, 'I would erase them from the map.' The idea of competitions as means to artistic fame and fortune will always rub some people wrong. This year's installment of the quadrennial Cliburn Competition, running Friday through June 7 at Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall, will raise the familiar questions again."

For the full story, please see the Dallas News.

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