About Us

Musica Europa

About Us

We believe in the transformative experience that music can bring to our lives. Whether performing with your peers to packed out audiences abroad, or immersing yourself in the epic sights and sounds of professional musicians in beautiful settings, music can awaken spine-tingling emotions.

Musica Europa are a small and highly dedicated team with both musical and travel backgrounds, who strive to provide the best experiences for both performers and appreciators alike, based on our own experience and knowledge.

We have over thirty five years’ experience organising tours and our core team has the best range of backgrounds to create the most successful and memorable trip for you. From overseas concert tours for groups of singers or musicians to delight audiences with their talent, to group trips for music lovers to some of the most iconic opera houses and symphony halls in the world, Musica Europa carefully curates bespoke trips and tours that offer the perfect balance of music, magic, and memories.

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Meet the team

Ben Gunner

Founder & Director

Ben Gunner is the founder and director of Musica Europa, and has been creating high-quality bespoke Concert Tours for musicians for almost 40 years. Ben’s comprehensive expertise and knowledge of music tours is second to none, and he has worked extensively in Europe, the Far East, Africa and North America.

He is also the founder and Musical Director of the Royal Free Singers in Windsor, a community choir he has led since 1973. Under his direction, the group has grown from a handful of singers to over 100, performing major works such as Elijah, Messiah, and Verdi’s Requiem, while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive spirit. Ben is widely respected for his ability to blend artistic ambition with accessibility, inspiring singers both at home and abroad.

Andy Rogers

Director

Andy Rogers has been a director of Musica Europa since 2019, where he draws upon his extensive musical and travel experiences to craft enriching experiences for choirs, bands and orchestras of all ages.

Andy began his musical journey studying tuba and piano, and later established himself as a composer. His works have been performed by London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican and in a multitude of educational settings nationally and internationally including at the Royal Albert Hall.

In addition to his work with Musica Europa, Andy is a music leader at Chiltern Music Academy, where he plays a key role in developing the next generation of musicians. Under his direction, the Academy’s Concert Band has achieved national recognition and toured internationally, showcasing the depth of musical talent nurtured within the programme.

Brigitte Lowe

Business Manager

Brigitte is a travel expert with over 25 years of experience at Musica Europa, specialising in concert tours for choirs, bands and orchestras across Europe, North America and Asia, in addition to many more years of experience organising school travel and exchange groups. She has extensive knowledge of destinations, logistics and cultural events, allowing her to plan and manage complex itineraries with precision and consistency.

Brigitte is French and speaks multiple languages. Her business degree from Toulouse has stood her in good stead for her role at Musica Europa and her deep understanding of worldwide travel is invaluable to solving any issue that may be thrown at her. She has accompanied many of Musica Europa’s trips giving her first-hand knowledge of the ingredients that make a great tour, with the added bonus of being able to attend the concerts in some spectacular locations.

Claire Davis

Opera Club & Concert Tour Administrator

Claire brings a wealth of experience from both the travel and music worlds. She’s planned everything from luxury, once-in-a-lifetime trips around the globe to budget school expeditions in Latin America for over a decade. She is fluent in Spanish but also has some French, Italian and Portguese. On the music side, Claire has been playing the flute for more years than she can count, and she’s also spent some time dabbling with the piano and double bass. She’s toured Europe six times with county-level orchestras and wind bands, a few of those tours organised by Musica Europa. While her opera experience may be small, it’s perfectly formed – she’s seen Nabucco by candlelight at the Arena di Verona and enjoyed a Christmas performance of La Bohème at The Royal Opera House from Lord Hall’s private box, a moment made possible when they met during her time as a Gamesmaker at London 2012.

Contact Us

CONCERT TOURS

T +44 (0)1628 776795

E enquiries@musica-europa.com

Opera Club

T +44 (0)1628 776795

E operaclub@musica-europa.com

ADDRESS

Musica Europa Ltd
7a Farm Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 5HX
United Kingdom

Musica Europa Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales. Company number 12315947. Registered office address: 11 Castle Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, SL6 4AA, United Kingdom