The world's best young classical piano players are going for glory at an international piano competition in Texas this week.

The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is named for the famed American concert pianist.

The competition, held every four years, is considered by some to be the Olympics of the piano world, pitting young pianists from across the globe against each other in a two and a half week event. According to the competition 's website, this year had 340 applicants. Only 28 were invited to compete. Six competitors are this year's finalists.

Far from home, some find support in their host families in Fort Worth, Texas, who have a front row seat to the music in their homes.

Dr. Stephen and Michelle Maberry were a host family for 23-year-old Yanjun Chen, who made it t

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