Features
Explore the world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, curated playlists, new album features, videos and much more.
Highlights
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.
Articles
Small beans, big notes: Robert Hollingworth and I Fagiolini
Continuo’s Simon Mundy catches up with Robert Hollingworth, founder and director of vocal ensemble, I Fagiolini, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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.
Spotlight
In Conversation: Miriam Monaghan
Continuo Connect catches up with Miriam Monaghan, recorder player and member of Palisander recorder quartet, to discuss her career, musical tastes and more.
In conversation: Kinga Ujszászi
Continuo Connect talks to violinist Kinga Ujszászi - leader of Spiritato, member of The English Concert and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and regular violinist with the Academy of Ancient Music and Dunedin Consort.
In Conversation: Teresa Wrann
Continuo Connect catch up with Teresa Wrann, recorder player and founding member of the ensemble Apollo's Cabinet.
Watch & Listen
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.
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.
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'.
Monteverdi: Vespers 1610 | NDR Vocal Ensemble & Ensemble Schirokko
Monteverdi's Vespro della Beata Vergine, sung by NDR Vocal Ensemble & Vox Werdensis Ensemble conducted by Klaas Stok. Hamburg-based Ensemble Schirokko accompanies on historical instruments. Recorded on 14 June 2023 at the Marktkirche, Hannover.
Soler’s Fandango: a new arrangement by the Lowe Ensemble
The Lowe Ensemble performs Antonio Soler's Fandango in an arrangement for strings, harpsichord, baroque guitar, and percussion.
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.