Your ultimate guide to Baroque & Early Music

Live concerts across the UK, plus festivals, artist profiles, news, features, playlists and more.

Harry Christophers | photo by Marco Borggreve

Harry Christophers: The Sixteen and the art of sacred sound

Continuo meets a leading light of the British choral scene ahead of Choral Pilgrimage 2026.

Bellot Ensemble - Se dardo pungente

Video: Bellot Ensemble performs Cavalli's ‘Se dardo pungente’

Lucine Musaelian is accompanied by the BBC New Generation Baroque Ensemble in Medea’s dramatic lament from Il Giasone.

Philippe Jaroussky (photo by Amandine Lauriol)

The Art of Philippe Jaroussky

A rich showcase of Baroque & Early Music, from operatic arias by Vivaldi and Handel to rediscovered gems.

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
Festival

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
Festival

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.

Anneke Scott (photo credit Nick Gilbert)
News

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
News

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
Feature

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
Feature

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
Feature

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
Playlist

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
Film

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
Recording

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.

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