Bellot Ensemble

Bellot Ensemble is a vibrant period instrument group celebrated for energetic performances and a distinctive approach to 17th-century repertoire. Rooted in historical performance practice, the ensemble blends detailed research with spontaneity, particularly through written divisions and the expressive interpretation of early texts.

Their work often brings together instrumental and vocal forces, with regular collaborations involving consorts, choirs, and opera companies. Bellot Ensemble was selected as the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble for 2025–27 , a prestigious development scheme led by BBC Radio 3, the Royal College of Music and the National Centre for Early Music. The programme supports emerging UK-based Baroque groups through expert coaching, recording and broadcast opportunities, and a regular performance platform.

Bellot Ensemble was also selected for the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme 2025-26, where they took part in the Chamber Music Residency at Snape Maltings supported by the Keith Coventry Bursary.

The ensemble is especially grateful for the continued support of the Continuo Foundation, whose grants have supported national touring and the release of their debut album, Cupid’s Ground Bass, released on 21 November 2025, featuring 17th-century love arias with soloists Lucine Musaelian and Kieran White, along with newly composed instrumental divisions. A companion video project, filmed at the VOCES8 Centre with director Thomas Guthrie and videographer Bobby Williams, accompanies the album.

Bellot Ensemble were part of the Brighton Early Music Festival Live Scheme 2023-24 and maintain close ties with choral and opera groups across the UK. In 2024 they toured John Frederick Lampe’s The Dragon of Wantley with New Sussex Opera conducted by Toby Purser and appeared as Featured Artists at the Overstrand Early Music Festival in a semi-staged Dido and Aeneas with Norwich Baroque. They were also recipients of the Philip and Dorothy Green Young Artist Award for 2024-25.

Recent highlights include performances at the Oxford Festival of the Arts and a 2026 residency with Les Arts Florissants’ Odyssée programme, alongside ongoing appearances and activity through the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble scheme.