We are excited to announce that we are joining the Cliburn's new venture: the Cliburn Agency! We've had a richly rewarding partnership with the Cliburn, one of the most legendary organizations in classical music, for over a decade: we've appeared on their concert series—the Cliburn Sessions (as their inaugural artists) and their mainstage Cliburn Concerts at the Kimbell Museum—and we've hosted the webcast of their prestigious International (2017, 2022) and Junior (2015) competitions. We've long been impressed by their energizing, forward-thinking approach to the field of classical piano, and their mission aligns beautifully with ours. We look forward to co-creating a powerful impact on the world of music with the Cliburn team and the other inspiring artists on the roster!
Read more about the Cliburn Agency here: https://theviolinchannel.com/the-cliburn-launches-its-own-artist-management-firm/
From the official press release:
Today, the Cliburn launches a new boutique management firm: the Cliburn Agency. The full-service firm offers comprehensive general management, concert booking, project management, and publicity and branding services to a select group of rising and established instrumentalists—piano and beyond—whose high artistic caliber is matched by a vision for moving the field of classical music forward.
THE LAUNCHING ROSTER
The initial Cliburn Agency roster comprises Anderson & Roe Piano Duo; Greg Anderson, piano; Peter Dugan, piano; Fei-Fei, piano; Bridget Kibbey, harp; and Clayton Stephenson, piano. From intriguing programming and projects to alternative concerts and community engagement, these touring musicians are dedicated to connection and creativity—and they are partnering with the Cliburn to enhance and magnify their careers, efforts, and impact.
THE AGENCY
The core of the Cliburn mission is twofold: an enduring commitment to artistic excellence and to supporting extraordinary artists. The most visible expression of that vision is the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—now one of the most-watched classical music events in the world. But it has also materialized in other arenas where the organization has developed industry-wide prowess, including the comprehensive and personalized career management packages awarded to the Competition medalists; robust international publicity efforts; and multiple leading-edge concert series.
FROM JACQUES MARQUIS, CLIBURN PRESIDENT AND CEO
“The Cliburn Agency is a compelling expansion of the Cliburn’s brand and impact. Our core mission is to support artists and continuously advance classical music. The management and promotion of exceptional musicians—particularly those with a specific fervor and dedication for expanding audiences and breaking down barriers—is the next step in realizing that mission. Through this new program, the Cliburn develops another powerful way to meet the moment and find new ways to expand classical music’s reach as a source of commonality and shared experience in today’s world.”
