Surprise in Texas: The Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition has been called “the most prestigious classical piano contest in the world” by the Chicago Tribune and “the musical Olympics of the western world” by the Milwaukee Journal. PBS presents A Surprise in Texas: The Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, featuring the finalists vying for the 2009 competition’s coveted gold medal. The documentary airs on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 9:30 PM (ET) (check local listings). Read more . . .