Preliminary Round Concerts
Wednesday, May 21 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
30 competitors - Competitors perform a 40-minute recital, to include commissioned work of 4-6 minutes by Gabriela Montero. Concerts beginning at 10:00 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. feature three pianists. Concerts beginning at 2:30 p.m. feature four pianists.
Wednesday, May 21 - 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 22 - 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 23 -10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. (followed by the announcement of quarterfinalists)
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to use any of your tickets, please give them to another music lover to use or donate them back to the Box Office up to 24 hours prior to the concert. As always, no refunds or exchanges will be allowed for Competition ticket-package purchases, except in the case of a complete Competition cancellation. Please visit cliburn.org/2025ticketpolicy for complete information.
Children under the age of 10 will not be admitted into any concert. If they appear at the concert and are accompanied by an adult, they may view the performances live via the simulcast in the Orchestra Hall at TCU and Van Cliburn Recital Hall next to Bass Hall. Visit cliburn.org/2025-competition for more information.