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.

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.

Stoke Newington Early Music Festival
Stoke Newington Early Music Festival (SNEMF) is a community event, based in Stoke Newington, London. It brings the finest early music performers to this historic area of London.
Early Music News
Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.

LIFEM extends deadline for Young Ensemble Competition entries
The London International Festival of Early Music (LIFEM) has extended the application deadline for its 2026 Young Ensemble Competition, giving emerging performers until 30 June 2026 to enter.

Julia Rausing Trust grant gives £90,000 boost to Early Music across the UK
The three-year grant is a significant endorsement of Continuo’s role in strengthening the UK’s Early Music sector, supporting period-instrument ensembles, freelance musicians and audience development across the country.
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.

Nicholas Mulroy: A voice of many colours
Tenor Nicholas Mulroy reflects on two decades at the forefront of Britain’s Early Music scene, discussing vocal evolution, Dowland, Monteverdi, The Messiah, Latin American influences and a packed season of performances, recordings and collaborations.

Ed Lyon returns to Monteverdi
Simon Mundy speaks to Ed Lyon, who stars in 'Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria' (‘The Return of Ulysses to His Country’) at Garsington Opera this summer.

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.

The Dutch touch: Ronald Brautigam
Continuo Connect talks to fortepianist Ronald Brautigam ahead of his appearance with The Mozartists and Ian Page in June to perform two early Mozart concertos.

Jordi Savall & Le Concert des Nations | Les Goûts Réunis
Performed by Jordi Savall and his celebrated orchestra, Le Concert des Nations, this concert, entitled Les Goûts Réunis (The Reunited Styles), takes you on a musical journey through France, England, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain.

In Conversation: Daniel Thomson
Continuo Connect meets Australian tenor, Daniel Thomson - a member of ensembles Rune and Dowland's Foundry.








