What's On
Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
Ely Cathedral
7:30pm
£20 (conc. available)
Music in the Round
Festivals and Concert Series
Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.
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.
Brecon Baroque Festival
Brecon Baroque Festival was established by Rachel Podger in 2006, and brings together some of the world's leading period musicians.
London Festival of Baroque Music
‘London's leading festival of Early Music’ (Financial Times)
Early Music News
Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.
Round-up: Seven of the latest UK Early Music record releases
There has been a strong crop of releases from across the Early Music spectrum recently, ranging from Medieval songs of Robin and Marion to Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’ Trio on period strings and fortepiano.
Critics’ Circle launches new Early Music Award
Continuo Foundation backs a first for the annual Music Awards, with The Telling named inaugural winner.
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.
JS Bach, and a cabinet of curiosities: Jorge Jiménez
Violinist, director and composer Jorge Jiménez talks to Simon Mundy about his latest album Curiosa: Lost & Found Tunes, his new Bach weekend in Ipswich, and his freelance career balancing life in rural Essex with regular work in Spain.
In conversation: Samuel Ng
Continuo Connect catches up with Samuel Ng, cellist and gamba player with the newly formed Republic of Viols and Liturina.
From kitchen to cathedral: the accidental art of festival-making
Rachel Podger, a Continuo Foundation Patron, has spent two decades creating a festival as open-hearted and inquisitive as her own music-making. She tells Ashutosh Khandekar how the Brecon Baroque Festival evolved almost by chance.
The Best of Rachel Podger
This playlist celebrates 'the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin' (The Times) - that is of course Rachel Podger.
Exploring the golden age of the ‘City of Dreams’
‘City of Dreams’ is an exploration of two centuries of Renaissance Florence at Brighton Early Music Festival. We spoke to Oliver Webber, founder of Monteverdi String Band, and writer Saria Steyl about how the project came together.
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.