On a desert island?

American Lindsay Garritson slept late (8:30 a.m. is late for her) and didn’t practice much (practicing 90 minutes isn’t much for her) before her physically demanding, athletic program on Saturday.

Critic: Ukrainian pianist highlight of Saturday morning round

Oleksandr Poliykov showed confidence and lyricism

Saturday’s competitors

Performances start at 11 a.m.

After years of planning, music begins at Cliburn

Claire Huangci slept well, woke early, Skyped with friends in Europe and ate a Friday morning breakfast of strawberries.

Cliburn aspirant recreates Beethoven’s mastery

An audience leaning forward during quiet passages

Several competitors delivered standout performances in Day 1 of Cliburn

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.

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Experts discuss the perfect spot for a piano

Proximity to a wall, the way the player faces and other elements go into the arrangement

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Cliburn Competition, day two

Cliburn Competition, day two

The 2013 Cliburn Piano Competition continued Saturday.
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Diva Dash

Diva Dash, a 5k obstacle run to benefit the Women's Center and Play Like a Girl in Fort Worth.
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Golfers go off two tees to try to beat weather Saturday.


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