What's On
Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Ripon Cathedral
1:00pm
Free (retiring collection)
Ripon Cathedral lunchtime concerts
Festivals and Concert Series
Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.
Early Music at the BBC Proms
This year's selection of concerts performed on period instruments at 'the world's greatest classical music festival'.
Lammermuir Festival
The Lammermuir Festival was born of a conviction that historic architecture and beautiful landscape together can create an ideal environment in which to experience great music-making.
Salisbury Musick
A festival celebrating the wonders of early music, bringing concerts, talks and other events to Salisbury.
Early Music News
Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.
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.
Otto Hashmi reclaims Bassano's ricercate on CD and cassette-only collaborative project
Otto Hashmi reclaims Giovanni Bassano's Renaissance works for solo recorder on eight ricercate after giovanni bassano, a CD/cassette-only release out Friday 21 August.
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
Three hundred years after the first Academy of Ancient Music was founded, its modern namesake is preparing a season that looks far beyond commemoration.
In conversation: Tabea Debus
Continuo Connect talks to Tabea Debus about her latest Continuo-supported project with ensemble Palisander.
Hugh Cutting: a countertenor in counterpoint
Countertenor Hugh Cutting talks to Continuo Connect about the physical joy of singing, Bach’s gifts to the countertenor and his determination to make music from the past speak to the present.
Sam Brown on Dowland and filtering history through a modern lens
Lutenist Sam Brown of Dowland's Foundry chats with Simon Mundy about how we interpret John Dowland, the formation of the ensemble around Emma Kirkby's kitchen table, and an exciting recording project in the pipeline.
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.
Margaret of Austria: Her story through music
The Linarol Consort of Viols & Héloïse Bernard’s album, ‘Epitaph for a Green Lover’, celebrates the remarkable life of Margaret of Austria, one of the 16th century’s greatest patrons of the arts.