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Cliburn

American  
[klahy-bern] / ˈklaɪ bərn /

noun

  1. Van Harvey Lavan Cliburn, Jr., 1934–2013, U.S. pianist.


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The young Korean pianist, Yunchan Lim, who became instantly hot after winning the Van Cliburn competition three years ago, was soloist in Bartók’s Third Piano Concerto.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Already at 21, Yunchan Lim, winner of the 2018 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, has reached superstar status.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

Yunchan Lim stunned the music world last year when he became the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Van Cliburn Piano Competition in Texas.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023

When he returned to South Korea after the Cliburn, he said he was unchanged.

From New York Times • May 9, 2023

The old church at Cliburn, on the banks of the Leath, was also probably placed there with some regard to defence.

From Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland by Scott, Daniel