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Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
Sat, 16 May 2026
St Paul's Knightsbridge, London SW1X
7:30pm
From £10
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Festivals and Concert Series
Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.
Fairest Isle Festival
Journey through 16th-18th century music on a magical Island with world-class musicians, sea shanty and barqoue workshops, talks and more.
Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival
The Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival celebrates the glorious county town’s historic association with musicians since medieval times.
Oxford Early Music Weekend
Following the outstanding interest in Early Music Day 2025, Continuo is delighted to partner once again with Oxford Festival of the Arts to present a full weekend of Early Music at Magdalen College and New College, Oxford.
Early Music News
Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.
Your guide to period-instrument performances at the BBC Proms 2026
The 2026 edition of the BBC Proms boasts six Baroque & Early Music concerts featuring some of the world’s finest period-instrument artists and ensembles.
London’s newest Medieval music group set for launch concert
New Medieval music group Green Dragon Guild of London, founded by Australian countertenor David Yardley, will present its launch concert in Central London on 17 April.
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.
Small beans, big notes: Robert Hollingworth and I Fagiolini
Continuo’s Simon Mundy catches up with Robert Hollingworth, founder and director of vocal ensemble, I Fagiolini, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Sound on canvas: Jérémie Queyras
Ahead of his collaboration with Parnassus in London and Wareham (at Purbeck Art Weeks), artist Jérémie Queyras discusses the art of live-painting, the interplay between music and colour, and how his brush becomes another instrument.
Murder, myth and memory: The legend of Saint Henry and Lalli
For their Welsh debut at Early Voices Festival, Ensemble Gamut! explore one of Finland’s most enduring legends: the story of St Henry and Lalli, where history, myth, and music intertwine.
Playlist: I Fagiolini
A playlist featuring Robert Hollingworth and his vocal ensemble, I Fagiolini, as the group celebrates their 40th anniversary in 2026. Featuring a wide array of Early Music gems – from Benevoli to Byrd, and Tallis to Tomkins...
Epitaph for a Green Lover | Linarol Consort of Viols & Héloïse Bernard
The Linarol Consort of Viols release their album ‘Epitaph for a Green Lover’ with soprano Héloïse Bernard on the CRD label.
In Conversation: Miriam Monaghan
Continuo Connect catches up with Miriam Monaghan, recorder player and member of Palisander recorder quartet, to discuss her career, musical tastes and more.