What's On
Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
Tue, 2 June 2026
Smith Square Hall, London
7:00pm
£35
Smith Square Hall
Festivals and Concert Series
Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Immerse yourself in creativity, culture, and community as we showcase the remarkable talents of local artists, creatives, and international musicians alike.
English Haydn Festival
Lunchtime and evening concerts with period instrument performances of music by Joseph Haydn and other 18th century composers.
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.
Open call for opportunities at Brighton Early Music Festival in 2026 and 2027
Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) is inviting period-instrument performers to apply for two exciting opportunities: the innovative Dream Lab 2026 and concert proposals for the 2027 festival.
Period-instrument opera steps into the spotlight this summer
As Britain’s summer opera festivals prepare to launch their 2026 seasons, one trend is becoming impossible to ignore: period-instrument performance is now a central part of mainstream festival programming.
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.
From Dowland to the Blues: Tuning time with Elizabeth Kenny
Continuo's Simon Mundy sits down with one of the foremost lutenists of our time, Elizabeth Kenny, to discuss her illustrious career and the evolving role and repertoire of the lutenist.
Sacred spaces, living sounds: Music in Country Churches
Director of Music in Country Churches, Dr Philip Burnett, discusses the natural affinity between churches and early music, and the charity's connection with Continuo.
Playlist: Curated by Elizabeth Kenny
Elizabeth Kenny is one of Europe’s leading lutenists. Her playing has been described as ‘incandescent’, ‘radical’ and ‘indecently beautiful’. To accompany our feature interview with Kenny, she has curated a playlist specially for Continuo Connect.
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.
Vivaldi in Prague | The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen
The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen have released their latest album, 'Vivaldi in Prague'.
The Art of David Munrow
Marking 50 years since the passing of David Munrow, Warner Clasics releases a 21-piece box set of Munrow's recordings from 1969–1975.