Fort Worth becomes a lively 'piano city' every four years during the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, featuring distinctive city decorations like a grand piano clock and oversized keyboard crosswalks. The competition, likened to the Olympics for musicians, offers financial awards and can shape careers. Notably, Yunchan Lim, an emerging talent, won in 2022 and gained immense popularity, with his Rachmaninov performance becoming a viral sensation. The event showcases not only talent but also a joyous and memorable experience for attendees, blending music with lively flair throughout the city.
In 2022, at the postponed 2021 instalment, a then unknown Yunchan Lim took gold. His performance of Rachmaninov's third piano concerto is now the most-watched online version.
The theme-park feel is confirmed by a white Steinway emblazoned with Mickey Mouse—a limited hand-painted Disney edition. Welcome to piano city, smiles the sign.
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