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Legrenzi: A forgotten genius full of surprises
In the town of his birth, the Musica Mirabilis ‘Giovanni Legrenzi’ Festival revives the legacy of a composer who links Renaissance polyphony with Baroque drama.
Carnival spirit at The Vache
Ashutosh Khandekar reviews Vache Baroque’s recent production of ‘Le carnaval de Venise’ by André Campra.
Bucharest in full score: Enescu Festival 2025
Our Writer-in-Residence Simon Mundy reviews the 2025 Enescu Festival, the 27th edition of Romania’s biennial musical extravaganza.
In its place: Utrecht’s living feast of Early Music
Lindsay Kemp shares impressions from the 34th edition of Europe’s grandest festival of Early Music in the Dutch cultural hub.
Cremona in full voice: Impressions from the Monteverdi Festival 2025
Simon Mundy reviews the final weekend of Cremona's Monteverdi Festival, with Les Talens Lyriques and The Tallis Scholars.
Cleverly programmed: Bridgnorth’s Haydn moment
Simon Mundy reviews this year's edition of the English Haydn Festival in the beautiful setting of Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
In light and shadow: Bach’s Cello Suites with Guy Johnston
Ashutosh Khandekar reviews Guy Johnston’s performance of the complete Bach Cello Suites at Hatfield House, for Continuo Connect.
Peralada Easter Festival - A Report from a Catalan Stronghold
Continuo Connect’s Writer-in-Residence Simon Mundy shares his impressions from a recent visit to the Festival Castell de Peralada in Catalunya.
A Week With Early Music In Cologne
With thriving festivals, ZAMUS, and major venues, Cologne’s early music scene offers a cohesive model for supporting and nurturing its early music sector.