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The 2024 Festival of Concerts
50+ concerts of vital, compelling music-making in the unique Heifetz style  in venues across Staunton and throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Season Passes on sale now; Individual Tickets on sale May 15.
 Meet the Students of #Heifetz2024
The most promising young violinists, violists, and cellists from fifteen countries around the globe will come to Staunton, VA to study and perform as part of the Institute’s 28th annual summer program
Heifetz On Air
Hosted weekly by President & CEO Ben Roe, Heifetz On Air will present captivating performances by Heifetz International Music Institute students, alums, and faculty—recorded on stage in Staunton and in WTJU’s Charlottesville studios.
Upcoming Events
Junior Division Showcase XIII – Heifetz 2024 Festival of Concerts
South Market Stage @ Grace Christian School 19 South Market Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesCome be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the second Heifetz stage!
Junior Division Showcase XIV- Heifetz 2024 Festival of Concerts
South Market Stage @ Grace Christian School 19 South Market Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesCome be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the second Heifetz stage!
Grand Finale & Farewell Toast – Heifetz 2024 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesAn all-star gathering of our faculty and every one of our Heifetz Institute students in a rousing concert brimming with passion and virtuosity.
Rubato: Live Streams from the Heifetz Virtual Concert Hall
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Meet the Students of Heifetz2024
The most promising young violinists, violists, and cellists from fifteen countries around the globe will come to Staunton, VA to study and perform as part of the Institute’s 28th annual summer program
Remembering Antonio Lysy
The Heifetz Institute joins the worldwide music community in mourning the loss of the cellist and pedagogue Antonio Lysy, who passed away after a brief and sudden illness. "Tonino," as he was known to his friends and colleagues, aimed to showcase the versatility of...
The 2024 Heifetz Holiday Tour
The Heifetz Holiday Tour is kicks off next week! Catch our Heifetz Ensemble in Residence in concerts throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. They'll perform glittering solo works, chamber masterworks, and some special yuletide treats for listeners of all...