Van Cliburn Finalists Announced!

Written By Jan Farrington

Cliburn photos by Ralph Lauer and Brandon Wade

June 2, 2025—just after midnight…

The Finalists of the 2025 Cliburn Competition 
(in alphabetical order)


Carter Johnson, Canada/United States, 28
Philipp Lynov, Russia, 26
Evren Ozel, United States, 26
Aristo Sham, Hong Kong China, 29
Vitaly Starikov, Israel/Russia, 30
Angel Stanislav Wang, United States, 22

Final Round concerts begin on June 3, 2025 and conclude on June 7, followed by the announcement of medal and award winners.
CONGRATULATIONS!

Jan Farrington
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