What's On
Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
Sat, 23 May 2026
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
7:30pm
£20 (conc. available)
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Festivals and Concert Series
Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.
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.
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.
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.
Early Music world marks 50 years since the passing of David Munrow
Half a century after his death at just 33, the Early Music world celebrates the seminal role and lasting legacy of David Munrow.
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.
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.
David Munrow, Britain’s own Pied Piper
Northamptonshire-based ensemble Fiori Musicali honours David Munrow’s influence through a series of concerts inspired by his life, eclectic repertoire and passion for musical discovery.
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.
Playlist: Handel Opera Arias
Continuo’s latest playlist explores Handel’s rich output of operatic arias, ahead of several productions of his operas being performed across the UK this summer.
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.
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.
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'.