A friend of mine was a student at Interharmony in Italy last summer. She thought it was a great experience and, considering all of the great music that she got to hear--in addition to all of the playing she did--that the tuition (which includes room and board--the food is reputed to be really phenomenal!) was a bargain. Two weeks in Italy, Sibelius: Symphony No.2 in D Major, lessons and chamber music. . .if you want to get away, check it out.
