Amazing Pianists: Behind the Scenes at the Cliburn, Part I / Show 436

Saturday, June 17, 2023 | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | Presented by Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival

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We’re backstage at the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival. Hear brilliant performances from the competitors and learn more about this outstanding group of young pianists gathered from around the world.

Guests

Host : Peter Dugan
Peter Dugan’s position is sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet.

Performers & Repertoire

Eddison Chen, 13, from Kansas City, MO, USA
Haydn: Sonata in A flat Major, Hob. XVI: 46 Mvmt 1
Zihan Jin, 14, from China
Chopin: Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57
Alyssa Gabrilovich, 17, from Philadelphia, PA
Ossip Gabrilovich: Melody in E Minor, Op. 8
Zhonghua Wei, 14, from China
Mozart: Sonata No 14 in C Minor, K 457
Tiankun Ma, 16, from China
Sancan: Toccata
Yiran Zhou, 15, from China
Beethoven: Sonata No 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7 Mvmt 1

Release Date

Monday, October 9, 2023

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