Ashley conducting Arakaendar Bolivia Choir and Orchestra in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Ashley Solomon

Connecting Past and Present Through Musical Exploration

Ashley Solomon and Florilegium redefine early music with innovative performances, global collaborations, and a focus on mentoring young talent.

Ashley Solomon and Florilegium

Norwich Baroque - Enchanting Norwich

1754–55 at the Assembly House: A Musical Microhistory

A history of Norwich’s Assembly House in 1754-55, focusing on its musical significance, key performances, and notable figures like Boyce and Geminiani.

Enchanting Norwich

Jewels of the French Baroque Playlist

Grace, elegance, cultural identity

This playlist explores the jewels of French Baroque music, from well-known names such as Rameau and Lully, to rarely-heard gems by lesser known composers. 

Jewels of the French Baroque

Hatfield House Music Festival

A long weekend of concerts, curated by Artistic Director Guy Johnston, which takes place annually in September/October at Hatfield House in Herts.

Magnus Johnston (violin), Guy Johnston (cello) and Maggie Cole (harpsichord) - Handel through the Ages

Handel through the Ages

Gwilym Simcock (jazz piano); Maggie Cole (harpsichord); Magnus Johnston (violin); Guy Johnston (cello) - Taking Off from Dowland

Taking Off from Dowland

Rachel Podger

“Rachel Podger, the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin,” (The Times) has established herself as a leading interpreter of the Baroque and Classical

Rachel Podger at the Brecon Baroque Festival

Brecon Baroque Festival

Brecon Baroque Festival was established by Rachel Podger in 2006, and brings together some of the world's leading period musicians.

Rachel+Cool+One

Welcome to all the Pleasures

Red Priest Strings with Piers Adams

The world renowned baroque quartet Red Priest began life in 1997 as a dynamic 6-piece string ensemble fronted by recorder virtuoso Piers Adams, with the aim of performing popular baroque repertoire (including Vivaldi’s recorder concertos) with...

Brighton Early Music Festival

Established in 2002, Brighton Early Music Festival organises a series of vibrant events in venues around Brighton & Hove. Our flagship event is our autumn Festival, taking place each October.

Red Priest

Truly Madly Baroque

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Lunchtime Chamber Concert - Bach Suites

Blondel

Musical Meeting Places

Francesco Francia, Madonna and Child, 1490s

Monteverdi Vespers Singing Workshop

Ensemble Molière

Ensemble Molière have gained a reputation as an established early music ensemble.

Ensemble Molière - Telemann and his friends in Paris

Telemann and his friends in Paris

Solomon's Knot

Solomon’s Knot is “one of the UK’s most innovative and imaginative ensembles” (The Observer).

Solomon's Knot - Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine

Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine

Armonico Consort

Critically acclaimed choir and instrumental ensemble Armonico Consort entertains audiences across the country with its high quality concerts, outstanding recordings and innovative projects.

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