Discover a millennium of music

Live concerts across the UK, plus festivals, artist profiles, news, features, playlists and more.

Academy of Ancient Music | photo by Benjamin Ealovega

Celebrating 300 years of Academy of Ancient Music

Ash Khandekar talks to Laurence Cummings and John McMunn about AAM’s legacy and 2026/27 season.

Continuo Patrons (alternative version)

Playlist: Continuo Patrons

A special selection of tracks from our Patrons Mary Bevan, Emma Kirkby, Rachel Podger and Ashley Solomon.

Hugh Cutting (photo by Olivia Da Costa)

A countertenor in counterpoint

Hugh Cutting discusses the joy of singing and how music from the past can speak to the present.

Continuo Connect Podcast: Sam Brown

Podcast: Sam Brown

The virtuoso lutenist speaks about Dowland and filtering history through a modern lens.

Spiritato Trumpets

Hear from the musicians

How Continuo Foundation is helping Early Music to flourish in the UK.

What's On

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

Festivals and Concert Series

Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.

Banbury Early Music Festival
Festival

Banbury Early Music Festival

An exciting weekend for early music - fabulous concerts and workshops combined with instruments and sheet music shopping!

Salisbury Musick
Festival

Salisbury Musick

A festival celebrating the wonders of early music, bringing concerts, talks and other events to Salisbury.

Brighton Early Music Festival
Festival

Brighton Early Music Festival

Established in 2002, Brighton Early Music Festival organises a series of vibrant events in venues around Brighton & Hove. Our flagship event is our autumn Festival, taking place each October.

Early Music News

Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.

New exhibition offers new perspectives on Handel's life and times in London
News

New exhibition offers new perspectives on Handel's life and times in London

Opening on 17 September, 'Hallelujah House' brings rare manuscripts, letters and prestigious museum loans to Handel’s historic Brook Street home in London's Mayfair

UK Early Music takes centre stage as awards season begins
News

UK Early Music takes centre stage as awards season begins

British Early Music is enjoying a striking presence across the major classical music awards in autumn 2026.

Features

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

Celebrating 300 years of Academy of Ancient Music
Feature

Celebrating 300 years of Academy of Ancient Music

Three hundred years after the first Academy of Ancient Music was founded, its modern namesake is preparing a season that looks far beyond commemoration.

The soundtrack of imagination: David Yardley and Green Dragon Guild of London
Podcast

The soundtrack of imagination: David Yardley and Green Dragon Guild of London

Medieval countertenor David Yardley, Artistic Director of Green Dragon Guild of London, discusses Medieval music, Southwark’s layered history, and how imagination and meticulous research meet in performance in our latest podcast.

Guitar Meets Square Piano: Nathaniel Mander and Declan Hickey
Feature

Guitar Meets Square Piano: Nathaniel Mander and Declan Hickey

Continuo Connect talks to guitarist Declan Hickey and harpsichordist Nathaniel Mander about their upcoming “Dukatenkonzert” in London and the instruments they will be playing.

In conversation: Tabea Debus
Spotlight

In conversation: Tabea Debus

Continuo Connect talks to Tabea Debus about her latest Continuo-supported project with ensemble Palisander.

Playlist: Continuo Patrons
Playlist

Playlist: Continuo Patrons

A playlist of tracks by Continuo Foundation Patrons Mary Bevan, Emma Kirkby, Rachel Podger and Ashley Solomon in celebration of the UN International Day of Charity.

Handel’s Messiah – the Salisbury connection
Feature

Handel’s Messiah – the Salisbury connection

There is an oddly persistent local story that a performance of Messiah was given in the chapel room over St Anne’s Gate when Handel stayed in Salisbury in 1739 with his friend James Harris of Malmesbury House in the close.

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