Critic: Ukrainian pianist highlight of Saturday morning round
RON T. ENNIS / Star-Telegram
Oleksandr Poliykov showed confidence and lyricism
Claire Huangci slept well, woke early, Skyped with friends in Europe and ate a Friday morning breakfast of strawberries.
The first day of the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition may be a little early to spot any trends, but at least by the final notes Friday, high competence seemed assured, and several competitors went beyond that.
Claire Huangci of the United States will play the first notes of the 2013 preliminary recitals at Bass Hall.
The competitors gathered at Bass Hall for orientation, photos and reunions.
Activity picked up Tuesday ahead of the opening day Friday.
Van Cliburn’s friends and colleagues reflect on what his passing means for the competition, which begins Friday.
With just five female competitors in a field of 30, this year's Cliburn seems to be a man's world.
Cliburn Competition, day one
The 2013 Cliburn Piano Competition started Friday
The Cliburn draw party
The all-important order of play was determined at an elegant party Wednesday night at the Worthington.
Cliburn Activities Begin
Pianos Delivered and Host Families Selected Wednesday.
- The piano ‘Yoda’ of Italy
- Abrosimov felt Van Cliburn’s presence onstage
- Kuan-Ting Lin didn’t let noise throw him off
- Poliykov channels Horowitz
- Cliburn host family diary: Game day!
- Critic’s review of Friday night’s performances
- A case of nerves, then a rousing ovation
- Buratto hearts Schumann
- Cliburn aspirant recreates Beethoven’s mastery
- Alex McDonald wrote the book on his Liszt piece
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