Awards Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (12th), Crystal Award Sa Chen

First held in 1962, the Van Cliburn Competition has established itself as a joyous festival dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the world's finest young pianists. Every four years, the Van Cliburn Foundation offers the opportunity for a select group of outstanding musicians to showcase their talent while challenging themselves to reach new standards of artistic excellence.

"Sa Chen... played with authority and élan. A radiant tone and fastidious attention to color and balance" - Dallas Morning News