"My language is spoken
throughout the world"
- Joseph Haydn

The above statement by Joseph Haydn, the father of classical music, is our company slogan and is indicative of our belief that music is a universal and unifying language. At the heart of our activities is a commitment to cultural interaction and international exchange through MUSIC.

usic - The musical emphasis and performances are the primary focal point of our tours. Casterbridge's meticulous planning and attention to detail ensures that all logistical factors are carefully addressed, so that Music Directors can concentrate on their musical responsibilities. Sufficient time must be allowed for rehearsals, changing into concert uniforms and for transfers of performers and instruments to concert venues. We liaise in detail with Musical Directors to arrange the right balance of sightseeing, free time, rehearsals and performances for each group.

nparalleled Range Of Concert Venues - For that unique opportunity to experience the magnificent acoustics of Europe's historic settings, we can arrange for groups to perform in the most prestigious sacred venues such as Washington's National Cathedral, St. Peter's in Rome, St. Stephen's in Vienna or St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. For those who prefer more intimate venues and social interaction with the local culture and people, we have an extensive range of over 500 contacts who can host our musical groups at schools, colleges, churches or other local community and social centres.

erious About Ensuring The Appropriate Audience Attendance For Your Concerts - We put hundreds of hours of research each year into ensuring we work with host organisations with "in-built" audiences and contacts who have every possibility of providing a sizable audience. Also, we can often arrange joint concerts with local ensembles. For groups where sizable audiences need to be guaranteed throughout, we have comprehensive promotional packages, which include the usage of all possible media outlets and the printing of programmes and promotional materials.

ntimate Knowledge Of All Destinations (Shared Directly with our US Sales Office) - As a European based organisation, we have a unique familiarity with all the touring and performing options in all major destinations. Unlike some operators, we do not sub-contract all of our performing tours to other companies. Quite to the contrary, with our own liaison office in North America and long-term agent partners in Africa and Australia, we can share our experience first-hand with our Music Directors. This enables our Coordinators to complement your personal repertoire range and performing experience with the most exciting and rewarding venue options abroad. Our extensive contacts and intimate knowledge combine to offer an unrivalled range of performing and touring options to suit your music ensemble.

ustom Designed Programmes Year Round - Casterbridge operates over 150 custom designed itineraries on an annual basis. We welcome the challenge of specialised requests and can complement a group leader's input with our own extensive data-banks compiled over 20 years. Casterbridge can arrange performing tours throughout Western and Eastern Europe, China, South Africa, USA, Canada and Australia with as few as 10 participants, and can incorporate your own international contacts, festivals, parades, homestays or competitions year-round. Let us know your specific requirements and preferences and we will design your tour with the meticulous planning that is necessary when utilising an abundance of different sources.

We hope the positive comments on our website from Music Directors will give you some indication of the personal service and attention to detail that we provide for the planning and operation of each tour. We also hope that browsing further will give the insight into why Casterbridge is widely recognised as the leader in European and Worldwide Concert Tours.