History

Orchestra Europa was founded in 2006 by British conductor Scott Ellaway, now its Artistic Director. Central to the organisation’s philosophy is a dedication to supporting young musicians through opportunity, development, and a commitment to excellence at all levels.

Ellaway was inspired to establish Orchestra Europa by his experience with the New World Symphony in Miami. Following consultation with orchestras, educational institutions, training programmes, philanthropic organisations, and international corporations, a distinctive role was defined and developed.

While the imperative for young musicians is often to complete their training as quickly as possible, Orchestra Europa offers outstanding postgraduate musicians the opportunity to complement their formal education with professional-level orchestral experience, while also contributing as tutors in schools through its partnership with OpusYou, helping to develop future musicians and audiences.