Yunchan Lim 임윤찬 – BEETHOVEN – Variations and Fugue in E flat Major, op. 35 (“Eroica”)

Learn More about Yunchan Lim: Learn More about The Cliburn: Quarterfinal Round Recital June 6, 2022 Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU YUNCHAN LIM 2022 Cliburn Gold Medalist South Korea I Age 18 BEETHOVEN – Variations and Fugue in E flat Major, op. 35 (“Eroica”) In June 2022, Yunchan Lim became the youngest person ever to win gold at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; his performances throughout showcased a “magical ability” and a “natural, instinctive quality” (La Scena) that astounded listeners around the world. The depth of his artistry and connection to listeners also secured him the Audience Award and Best Performance of a New Work (for Sir Stephen Hough’s Fanfare Toccata). Just 18 years old, Yunchan’s ascent to international stardom has been meteoric. His final Cliburn Competition appearance with Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 delivered the defining moment of the three-week event; a