Attractions

The renowned Marlboro Music Festival offers classical concerts, performed by accomplished masters as well as highly talented younger musicians, on weekends from mid-July to mid-August in the agreeable town of Marlboro, east of Wilmington on Route 9. The retreat was founded in 1951 and has hosted countless noted musicians, including Pablo Casals, who participated between 1960 and 1973. Concerts take place in the 700-seat auditorium at Marlboro College, and advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended. Call or write for a schedule and a ticket order form. Ticket prices usually range from about $5 to $30. Between September and June, contact the festival's winter office at Marlboro Music, 135 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 (tel. 215/569-4690). In summer, write Marlboro Music, Box K, Marlboro, VT 05344, or call the box office (tel. 802/254-2394). The website is www.marlboromusic.org.