Cliburn
Americannoun
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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 Lim arrived in Fort Worth for the competition, which took place over 17 days, he said he felt the spirit of Van Cliburn, the eminent pianist for whom the contest is named.
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
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