This year’s USC Immersion is coming! Join us for two amazing performances! 'Potpourri!' featuring audience-favorite arias and lesser known masterpieces is 8/9, and 'The Bard and his Ballads': an exploration of Shakespeare's texts is 8/16! castletonmusic.org

We’re so pleased to share this clip from Giovanni Bertolazzi, who performed last year as a Keyboard Charitable Trust Foundation pianist. What an amazing talent! Here Giovanni performs 𝐓𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐯𝐬𝐤𝐲’𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨. 𝟏 at the amazing Liszt Academy!

At Castleton, learning isn’t just about technique and performance-it’s about place. Imagine rehearsing all morning, then stepping outside to golden light stretching over fields, trees whispering in the breeze, & mountains fading into dusk. Come for the music. Stay for the magic.

MAESTRO MONDAY! In this clip, Maestro is doing what he loved the most: mentoring young musicians! This was a Violin Masterclass at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, 2014. In this clip, they work on the first movement of Richard Strauss' Violin Sonata op.18.

Summertime at the Castleton Festival means world-class music in the heart of Virginia’s countryside. Come for the music—stay for the magic of Castleton. Check out our performances at castletonmusic.org!

In the midst of creative intensity, the Spa at the Castleton Festival offers a serene escape.⁠ Whether you’re a performer or a guest staying at our sister location, The Meadows at Castleton, this peaceful space restores balance and brings calm to the rhythm of your day.⁠

Every summer, the hills of Castleton come alive with the sound of rising talent. Students from the USC School of Music spend two magical weeks here. This is the USC Immersion at Castleton—a place to grow, to connect, and to create something truly lasting.

White clouds sweep across the lush green hills of Castleton and for a moment it feels like time stands still. This is where music comes to life. If you’ve ever dreamed of a place where beauty and music meet, this is it. Check out all we have to offer at castletonmusic.org!

Even after Maestro Lorin Maazel’s passing in 2014, his spirit is alive at Castleton, and we continue to honor his vision—a place where music, mentorship, and nature come together. His legacy guides us and inspires us. The music lives on, just as he dreamed.

The Headwaters Foundation was founded by public-school parents and community members wanting to make a difference in the education offered in Rappahannock County. Rappahannock is lucky to have such a wonderful organization supporting our children! headwatersfdn.org/