Features
Explore the fascinating world of early music through artist spotlight interviews, venue guides, films, playlists, and insightful essays.
Highlights
Peter Whelan Introduces…
Continuo Connect recently caught up with conductor, music director, harpsichordist, and bassoonist Peter Whelan.
In conversation: Nathaniel Mander
Nathaniel Mander, a harpsichordist and fortepianist, is known for his highly expressive and personal performances.
Articles
On A Personal Note
Violinist Jane Gordon shares her thoughts about her relationship with historical performances and the ‘new' sound world centred around the fortepiano.
The Ghost in the Machine
What information can musical machines provide about 'live' performers from the past, and what influence can this have on our modern HIP practice?
Spotlight
In conversation: Seb Gillot
Seb is a freelance organist, harpsichordist and conductor. He is continually in demand as a continuo player and early keyboard specialist.
In conversation: Robert Hugill
Recognised for his blog Planet Hugill, Robert Hugill shares concert reviews, interviews, and previews across the widest spectrum of classical music.
In conversation: Tom Mungall
Producer, sound engineer and filmmaker Tom Mungall tells Continuo Connects how he got into the Early Music scene.
Watch & Listen
Through the Day
An early music playlist to accompany you through your day, with and inspired by musicians you find on Continuo Connect
A German In Venice
This album explores Heinrich Schütz's solo cantatas alongside examples of the brilliant and virtuosic Venetian style instrumental music.
Mozart’s Bassoon
Mozart's Bassoon - a recording of works for solo bassoon by Peter Whelan and Ensemble Marsyas with Kristian Bezuidenhout.
The King's Playlist
Ensemble Molière present their debut album, ‘The King’s Playlist’, a musical day in the life of King Louis XIV.
Barnstorming!
Barnstorming! was born out of the desire to reconnect with colleagues and audiences during the COVID pandemic. Three concert films were created.
The OAE introduces...
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment presents a series of videos introducing the interesting and unusual instruments commonly found in early music.