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In conversation with: Mary Bevan
Spotlight

In conversation with: Mary Bevan

Continuo Connect meets soprano Mary Bevan, internationally renowned in baroque, classical and contemporary music

The mystery of Bach’s “unicorn”
Long Read

The mystery of Bach’s “unicorn”

A good mystery always intrigues - and when the mystery is set for us by none other than Johann Sebastian Bach, who can resist?

Sounds of the Square Mile
Film

Sounds of the Square Mile

Organist Thomas Allery presents 'Sounds of the Square Mile', a docu-concert from the City of London.

The story of the love:Handel festival
Long Read

The story of the love:Handel festival

The story of the love:Handel festival, as told to Continuo Connect by Brook Street Band founder Tatty Theo

Introducing the French Bassoon

Introducing the French Bassoon

Nowadays, the bassoon you are likely to see in an orchestra is the German bassoon. But did you know there is also a French bassoon? Chris Rawley introduces us to the differences between the two and why for certain repertoire, the French bassoon is ideal.

Irlandiani - Smock Alley
Recording

Irlandiani - Smock Alley

Irlandiani explore 18th-century Italian-Irish musical connections in their new album 'Smock Alley'. Cellist Carina Drury talks about the album's origins.

Kino-Teatr: a venue with a difference
Guide

Kino-Teatr: a venue with a difference

Introducing St Leonard-on-Sea’s Kino-Teatr: a venue with a difference, run with an experienced eye for the arts

Discovering Baroque treasures with Will Russell and Spiritato
Feature

Discovering Baroque treasures with Will Russell and Spiritato

Will Russell, founder of Spiritato and champion of less well-known Baroque music, shares insights into their musical adventures and discoveries.

Graft, galleries, and genre-busting: the endless possibilities of the recorder
Feature

Graft, galleries, and genre-busting: the endless possibilities of the recorder

What do the Mandalorian and the Beatles have in common? Recorder player Heidi Fardell will tell you, and more, as she writes about her life and career in music.