Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition


The Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition took place in Fort Worth, Texas, from May 27 to June 11, 1989. Soviet pianist Alexei Sultanov won the competition, while José Carlos Cocarelli and Benedetto Lupo were awarded the Silver and Bronze medals.
William Schuman composed his Chester Variations for the competition, while Robert Rauschenberg created its official artwork.

Jurors