We are greatly disappointed to announce that we have had to cancel today's planned concerts in Castleton, featuring "Peter and the Wolf" and the premiere of "Aesop's Fables." The lingering effects of the snow storm and the very cold air that followed have left the roads in poor condition, particularly in the harder-hit Charlottesville area. It is not possible for the 50 members of the orchestra to travel safely to Castleton this mornin...

Due to the winter storm in the area, we have made a decision to postpone tonight’s performance (“Peter & the Wolf” along with the premiere of “Aesop’s Fables”) at the Castleton Farms Theatre House. We are concerned not only about the safety of patrons  traveling to and from the concert but also the travel plans of our orchestra arriving from Charlottesville, where a greater amount of snow i...

Although the full details of the 2010 Castleton Festival will not be announced until early next year, we are pleased to offer a special holiday gift opportunity for you to purchase seats now, and at an attractive discount, for family, friends and neighbors (or for yourself!). 2010 Castleton Festival Gift Vouchers are available for $50 per ticket (regularly priced at $60-80 per seat). Each voucher will be redeemable a top-priced s...

If you are interested in applying for the 2010 Castleton Festival Orchestra or Lorin Maazel Master Class Program for Conductors , please check the website next week for application requirements and deadlines. 

The Châteauville Foundation is delighted to be hosting a production of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest  on December 4 and 5, featuing area high school students. The performances, both evenings at 8:00pm,  are part of a new cooperative arts initiative with Headwaters and the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. All proceeds will go to support pro...