Tag: Cliburn
![Backstage at the prestigious Cliburn Junior Piano Competition: This Week on From the Top]()
Backstage at the prestigious Cliburn Junior Piano Competition: This Week on From the TopOct 10, 2019This week From the Top goes behind-the-scenes at the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival (check your local listings or download our podcast here). Hosted by pianist Peter Dugan, this documentary style episode of From the Top features six of the 23 young pianists (age 13 to 17) chosen to participle in two weeks of high-level competition […]
- Catching Up with Alex McDonald After the CliburnJun 10, 2013
Nick Romeo continues his coverage on From the Top alumni in the Van Cliburn Competition. He managed to track down Alex McDonald at a party following the awards ceremony. Alex, 30, appeared on From the Top Show 9 when he was 17. (Q) What was your experience like the Cliburn? It’s definitely the most nerve-wracking thing […]
Nick Romeo continues his coverage on From the Top alumni in the Van Cliburn Competition. Sean Chen, 24, who appeared on Show 134 when he was 17, was one of six From the Top alumni to enter the competition with an impressive group of 30 international pianists. Sean was the only From the Top alum to advance to […]
- Eric Zuber and the CliburnJun 7, 2013
Nick Romeo continues his coverage on From the Top alumni in the Van Cliburn Competition. Eric Zuber, who appeared on Show 7 when he was 14, was one of six From the Top alumni to enter the preliminary round. (Q): How have you enjoyed the Cliburn? It’s been a long time, but a very good experience. They’re very […]
- Alum Sean Chen Advances to the Cliburn FinalsJun 6, 2013
Nick Romeo continues his coverage on From the Top alumni in the Van Cliburn Competition. Sean Chen, 24, who appeared on Show 134 when he was 17, has advanced to the finals and will perform on Friday night. NEARING THE CLIBURN FINALS by Nick Romeo Sean Chen is now one of six finalists in the Cliburn. This […]
Nick Romeo continues his coverage for us on From the Top alums in the Van Cliburn Competition. 24-year-old pianist Steven Lin, who appeared on Show 157 when he was 17, was one of six From the Top alumni to enter the preliminary round. LIFE AFTER (BUT STILL DURING) THE CLIBURN by Nick Romeo After not advancing beyond the […]
From the Top is very proud to have six alumni competing in the Van Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, Texas, one of whom, Sean Chen, has advanced to the semi-finals round. Nick Romeo, the author of “Driven: Six Incredible Musical Journeys,” is covering the competition and got a chance to speak with competitor Lindsay Garritson, who […]
- Six Alumni to Compete in Van Cliburn CompetitionApr 30, 2013
It is with excitement that we report that six From the Top alumni have been named among 30 competitors in the Van Cliburn Competition, May 24 – June 9 in Fort Worth, Texas, one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions. The Van Cliburn Competition was founded in 1962 to recognize the great pianist Van Cliburn, […]
