What's On
Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
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.
Early Music News
Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.

Historic Brass Society recognises Anneke Scott with annual award
The Historic Brass Society has awarded London-based period multi-instrumentalist Anneke Scott the 2026 Christopher Monk Award.

Continuo Foundation announces awards to 30 Early Music ensembles
Continuo Foundation has announced the recipients of its eleventh round of grants, awarding more than £100,000 to support Early Music projects across the UK.
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.

De Paris à Glasgow: Héloïse Bernard in song
Continuo's Simon Mundy meets Glasgow-based French soprano Héloïse Bernard to discuss her career and recent and upcoming projects.

Harry Christophers: The Sixteen and the art of sacred sound
Continuo's Simon Mundy meets Harry Christopher, director of the award-winning Sixteen Choir and Orchestra.

A gift for your garden: Telemann’s floral friendships
In her piece for Continuo Connect, Dr Mary-Jannet Leith explores the research and development of Ensemble Hesperi’s programme, ‘A Gift for your Garden’, which celebrates Telemann’s passion for plants and gift-giving among friends.

Playlist: Curated by Harry Christophers
Acclaimed conductor and Founder of The Sixteen, Harry Christophers has spent his career bringing Early Music to life, though his tastes span centuries. For our feature interview, he curated a playlist, sharing the works that have most inspired him.

Oxford Bach Soloists | Bach: Easter Oratorio
Oxford Bach Soloists perform Bach’s Easter Oratorio, recorded live on 20 April 2019 in New College Chapel, Oxford.

Time Stands Still | Kieran White & Cédric Meyer
SOMM RECORDINGS celebrates the 400th anniversary of two Renaissance masters of the First Golden Age of English Song: John Dowland (1563–1626)and John Danyel (1564–1626). This recital for tenor and lute takes its name from Dowland’s song, Time Stands Still.







