Members of the Linarol Consort of Viols with soprano Héloïse Bernard

The Emperor Maximilian I and his Family (Bernhard Strigel c.1516-1520)

‘La franchoise nouvelle’ from the Bassedance Book of Marguerite

Linarol viols

Claire Horáček

Continuo Connect catches up with viol player Claire Horáček of the Linarol Consort to discuss her route into Early Music, and Linarol’s upcoming recording.

Claire Horáček: Reviving Renaissance Sound

Music for Viol Consort

This playlist celebrates music for viol consort, including tracks from recordings my Continuo grantee ensembles Linarol Consort, Rose Consort and Fretwork.

St Mary Magdalene Church, Bridgnorth is the main venue for the English Haydn Festival | Photo by David Robinson

Steven Devine, Conductor and Artistic Advisor for the English Haydn Festival

Consone Quartet, joined by wind players, performed Wranitzky's arrangement of Haydn’s Op. 71 Quartets.

Church of St Mary, Acton Round | Photo by Clive Munday

Violinist Jennifer Pike was the soloist in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5.

English Haydn Orchestra performing at the English Haydn Festival

English Haydn Festival 2025 – A review

Simon Mundy reviews this year's edition of the English Haydn Festival in the beautiful setting of Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

Cleverly programmed: Bridgnorth’s Haydn moment

The Grange Festival

The Grange Festival is an arts charity which presents an exceptionally dynamic programme of opera, dance, and concerts each summer.

Les Indes Galantes

Garsington Opera

International opera festival in a setting of extraordinary beauty

The English Concert - Fidelio

Fidelio

Pretty Yende (Semele)

Handel: Semele

Rune

Rune is an ensemble of five musicians dedicated to sharing their joint passion for medieval music with deeply researched programmes and engaging outreach

Stoke Newington Early Music Festival

Stoke Newington Early Music Festival (SNEMF) was founded by Vanessa Coode as a community event, based in Stoke Newington, London, UK. It brings the finest early music performers to this historic area of London.

Rune - DECAMERON

Decameron Musicale

Sarah Small

Sarah Small is a viola da gamba player performing regularly as a soloist and chamber musician, and founder of the ensemble Hex.

Sarah Small - Good Again?

Good Again?

Siglo de Oro

Siglo de Oro is a vocal ensemble based in London, praised for its high-energy, high-definition performances of early music.

Wigmore Hall

Early Music at Wigmore Hall

Wigmore Hall, one of the world’s great concert halls, specialises in chamber and instrumental music, early music and song.

Bach, Ben Rowarth, Harvey, Hildegard of Bingen and Palestrina

Figure

We are Figure, a forward-thinking historical performance ensemble, committed to reaching new and existing audiences through immersive musical experiences.

Your ultimate guide to
Early & Baroque Music

Classical concerts across the UK

What's On

Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.

Les Indes Galantes

Cappella Mediterranea

Fidelio

The English Concert

Les Indes Galantes

Cappella Mediterranea

Handel: Semele

Royal Ballet & Opera

Decameron Musicale

Rune

Good Again?

Sarah Small

Fidelio

The English Concert

Bach, Ben Rowarth, Harvey, Hildegard of Bingen and Palestrina

Siglo de Oro

Rhythm of the Seasons

Figure

Good Again?

Sarah Small

Features

Discover the fascinating world of Early and Baroque music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.

Claire Horáček: Reviving Renaissance Sound

Music for Viol Consort

Cleverly programmed: Bridgnorth’s Haydn moment

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Help early music flourish!

Your ultimate guide toEarly & Baroque Music

Classical concerts across the UK

What's On

Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.

Les Indes Galantes

Cappella Mediterranea

Fidelio

The English Concert

Les Indes Galantes

Cappella Mediterranea

Handel: Semele

Royal Ballet & Opera

Decameron Musicale

Rune

Good Again?

Sarah Small

Fidelio

The English Concert

Bach, Ben Rowarth, Harvey, Hildegard of Bingen and Palestrina

Siglo de Oro

Rhythm of the Seasons

Figure

Good Again?

Sarah Small

Features

Discover the fascinating world of Early and Baroque music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.

Claire Horáček: Reviving Renaissance Sound

Music for Viol Consort

Cleverly programmed: Bridgnorth’s Haydn moment

Don't miss a beat – subscribe today!

Help early music flourish!

Your ultimate guide to
Early & Baroque Music