Evgeni Bozhanov: Van Cliburn Medalist

Once every four years, a select few young pianists emerge from the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: “the most prestigious classical piano contest in the world.” On June 7, 2009, the winners of the 13th Cliburn Competition were chosen. Experience the thrill of the Cliburn when we present a special solo performance by finalist Evgeni Bozhanov.

Bozhanov was born in Rousse, Bulgaria, and made his orchestral debut with his hometown orchestra at age twelve. Currently pursuing post-graduate studies at the Robert Schumann Musikhochschule in Duesseldorf, Germany, he earned top prizes at both the 2008 Casagrande (Terni, Italy), and Sviatoslav Richter (Moscow, Russia) competitions.