February 4, 2005

  • Looming on the horizon is one of the primo events of Fort Worth:  The quadrennial Cliburn piano competition.


    The Star-Telegram has had its music critic attending the auditions around the world (a few days ago they'd left Russia and were in Switzerland, with NYC next on the itinerary) and reporting back on who looks like they might make it and who probably doesn't stand a chance.  There will be auditions here in Fort Worth later this month, and attendance is free.  Naturally the level of play will be uneven, but that's okay.  I think I'll go to those!  It'd be interesting to pick out a favorite or two now, and wait to see if they make the cut, then root for them when the competition gets under way rather than starting from scratch.