About Us:

The Castleton Festival is a place where the future meets the present - the future stars of the opera and concert worlds are nurtured by its present stars, especially the world renowned Lorin Maazel:"Not only does the Maestro bring out the best in these young musicians, they bring out the best in him. And ultimately, that's what makes the Castleton so special; young artist-fueled summer programs abound, but where else can they learn from the undisputed best?" Gramophone Magazine (2010).

The Castleton Festival has become one of the world's fastest growing international music festivals and training grounds for young artists, with an annual attendance of over 13,000 in its fourth year.