PianoTexas International Academy & Festival seeks to provide a high-level, international educational opportunity for of outstanding international pre-college and college piano students, piano teachers and adult amateurs through public performances and interaction with renowned performing artists, instructors and other music professionals.
PianoTexas International Academy & Fesstival, formerly known as the TCU/Cliburn Piano Institute, was founded in 1981 during the Sixth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Throughout the years, this event has evolved into an International Music Festival, renowned for its world-class solo, concerto and chamber music concerts. The International Academy has served as an important and beneficial avenue imparting musical insights and understanding of the professional music world to talented young pianists, while presenting special programs for dedicated teachers and passionate amateurs. PianoTexas is presented by the School of Music, TCU in collaboration with the Van Cliburn Foundation and the Fort Worth Symphony Association.
