Van Cliburn Gold Medalist

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist

Once every four years, a new gold medalist emerges from the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. As Nebraska’s official Van Cliburn presenter since 1994, the Lied Center presents the newly awarded Van Cliburn Gold Medalist for the first time. With previous winners including Yunchan Lim, Olga Kern, Vadym Kholodenko, and Jon Nakamatsu, the Cliburn is widely considered to be “one of the most prestigious contests in classical music” (The New York Times).

This performance is supported in part by the Ruth K. Seacrest Fund. 
This performance is supported in part by the Highest Peak Foundation in memory of MarySue Harris. 
This performance is supported in part by the Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Performance Fund. 

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Location: 
Lied Center Main Stage

We Would Like to Thank Our Sponsors

Season Lieder: Art & Chris Zygielbaum 

Piano Circle:  

Mary-Ann K. Clinton 

Anabeth H. Cox

Keith Heckman 

Mrs. Larry H. Lusk 

Chris Marks & Jessica Freeman 

Liana Sandin - Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation

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2026-02-08

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