Seventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

The Seventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition took place in Fort Worth, Texas from May 18 to June 2, 1985. Brazilian pianist José Feghali won the competition, while Philippe Bianconi and Barry Douglas were awarded the Silver and bronze medals.

John Corigliano composed his Fantasia on an Ostinato for the competition.

Jurors

 * 🇺🇸 John Giordano (chairman)
 * 🇹🇷 İdil Biret
 * 🇨🇺 Jorge Bolet
 * 🇧🇬 Anton Dikov
 * 🇺🇸 Malcolm Frager
 * 🇭🇺 Arpad Joó
 * 🇭🇺 Lili Kraus
 * 🇨🇳 Ming-Qiang Li
 * 🇯🇵 Minoru Nojima
 * 🇫🇷 Cécile Ousset
 * 🇺🇸 Harold C. Schonberg
 * 🇨🇭 Soulima Stravinsky
 * 🇩🇪 Wolfgang Stresemann