Features
Explore the world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, curated playlists, new album features, videos and much more.
Highlights
Jeffrey Skidmore: Made in the Midlands
As he approaches his 75th birthday, Jeffrey Skidmore reflects on a career that has shaped musical life in Britain in distinctive ways.
Sisters of polyphony
Laurie Stras uncovers the stories behind the extraordinary Biffoli–Sostegni manuscript, and traces the lives of the nuns who sang from it.
Articles
Beethoven revisited
Violinist Jacqueline Ross reflects on her evolving relationship with the composer’s violin sonatas, and her research-led project, ‘Beethoven Revisited’.
A beautiful ‘table book’ from the 1600s
Join Dowland’s Foundry in the Old Library at Magdalen College, Oxford, for a filmed series exploring the music and legacy of John Dowland (1563-1626).
Spotlight
In Conversation: Agata Daraškaitė
Continuo Connect catches up with the first violinist of the Consone Quartet, Agata Daraškaitė to discuss her route into music and Consone's recent projects.
In conversation: Joseph Lowe
Continuo catches up with violinist and violist Joseph Lowe to talk about his journey into Early Music and his recent video recording with the Lowe Ensemble.
In conversation: Yu-Wei Hu
Continuo meets flautist Yu-Wei Hu, a member of Oxford Bach Soloists, and a founding member of Flauguissimo
Watch & Listen
Jeffrey Skidmore: Playlist
In this playlist, Jeffrey Skidmore reflects on what Ex Cathedra have performed and recorded, as well as what continues to shape their musical identity.
Spiritato with Elizabeth Kenny | Music to her Majestie: Odes for the last Stuart
On Queen Anne’s birthday, we share Spiritato and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny’s musical portrayal of the last Stuart and her lifelong patronage of the arts.
Bellot Ensemble | Strozzi: Amor dormiglione
Barbara Strozzi’s ‘Amor dormiglione’ is one of her most beguiling and subtly witty arias, a gently teasing address to Cupid himself.
Playlist: Mozart’s Travels
In celebration of Mozart's 270th birthday on 27th January, we trace his travels across Europe throughout his life.
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.
Harpsichord Masterclass Series with Nathaniel Mander
Take your early keyboard playing to the next level with this 16-part online masterclass series led by international harpsichordist, Nathaniel Mander.