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Immerse your eyes and ears in early music through curated playlists, films, and features showcasing recorded repertoire.

Jewels of the French Baroque
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Jewels of the French Baroque

This playlist explores the jewels of French Baroque music, from well-known names such as Rameau and Lully, to rarely-heard gems by lesser known composers.

Handel In Rome
Recording

Handel In Rome

Handel in Rome features Nardus Williams & Dunedin Consort performing three Italian cantatas, showcasing Handel’s early Roman period under John Butt's direction.

Forza Azzuri!
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Forza Azzuri!

Forza Azzuri! Music by Dall’abaco, Brescianello, Sammartini, Vivaldi and Zavateri - a recording by La Serenissima.

'Childhood's Awe'
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'Childhood's Awe'

“Childhood’s’ Awe” is a new work for Archlute and Harpsichord, by France-based Irish composer Sam Perkin.

Johann Ludwig Krebs: Keyboard Works
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Johann Ludwig Krebs: Keyboard Works

Steven Devine has recorded the complete keyboard works by Johann Ludwig Krebs with a number of world premiere recordings.

The Muses Restor'd
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The Muses Restor'd

Baroque violinist Rachel Podger takes the resurgence of the Arts in England post-1660 as inspiration for her album, The Muses Restor’d.

The Madrigal Reimagined
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The Madrigal Reimagined

We sat down with Oliver Webber, violinist and director of The Monteverdi String Band to discuss the making of their recording The Madrigal Reimagined.

Orazio Benevoli: Missa Tu Es Petrus - Mass for Four Choirs
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Orazio Benevoli: Missa Tu Es Petrus - Mass for Four Choirs

Orazio Benevoli: Missa Tu Es Petrus - Mass for Four Choirs, a recording by I Fagiolini and The City Musick.

Early Music at its Peripheries
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Early Music at its Peripheries

This playlist explores the world of early instrumental music, featuring rare works and fresh takes on familiar pieces that expand perceptions of early music.

Ecco la Primavera
Playlist

Ecco la Primavera

Hopeful, happy and giddy in anticipation of what Spring might bring: listen to our playlist, anticipating the warmer months.

Playlist - December 2023
Playlist

Playlist - December 2023

Check out our December 2023 playlist with a selection of recordings by artists featured on Continuo Connect this month.

Playlist - November 2023
Playlist

Playlist - November 2023

Check out our November 2023 playlist with a selection of recordings by artists featured on Continuo Connect in November.

Playlist - January 2024
Playlist

Playlist - January 2024

Check out our January 2024 playlist with a selection of recordings by artists featured on Continuo Connect this month.

Playlist - February 2024
Playlist

Playlist - February 2024

Check out our Love-themed playlist with a selection of recordings by artists featured on Continuo Connect.

Recorder Playlist
Playlist

Recorder Playlist

This playlist celebrates the recorder with beautiful pieces from 'early' to 'contemporary', all by artists you can find on Continuo Connect.

Music after a while
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Music after a while

New creations and their Inspirations - new music for old instruments: exploring new sound worlds with period ensembles.

Through the Day
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Through the Day

An early music playlist to accompany you through your day, with and inspired by musicians you find on Continuo Connect

Midsummer Night
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Midsummer Night

Celebratory and contemplative, with a strong nod to nature, this is music for a midsummer's evening.

Ebb and Flow
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Ebb and Flow

Water has long been a vital and rich source of inspiration. It can symbolise purity, cleansing and transformation, as well as wealth and power.

The Enchanted Forest
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The Enchanted Forest

Our Enchanted Forest playlist offers space to reflect on the ephemeral nature of life, and to experience wonder and joy.

Johann Christoph Pepusch: Chandos Anthems
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Johann Christoph Pepusch: Chandos Anthems

Johann Christoph Pepusch: Chandos Anthems - a recording by The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen.

Bach Motets
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Bach Motets

Solomon's Knot's CD features JS Bach's complete motets, recorded at Arnstadt’s Bachkirche, highlighting the influence of his family's musical tradition.

A German In Venice
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A German In Venice

This album explores Heinrich Schütz's solo cantatas alongside examples of the brilliant and virtuosic Venetian style instrumental music.

John Frederick Lampe: The Dragon of Wantley
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John Frederick Lampe: The Dragon of Wantley

John Frederick Lampe: The Dragon of Wantley - an award-winning recording from The Brook Street Band and conductor John Andrews.

The Complete String Trios: Schubert & Purcell
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The Complete String Trios: Schubert & Purcell

In their debut album, the Sakuntala Trio unveils a world premiere of Schubert’s String Trio in B-flat major, D.471, alongside Purcell’s Three-Part Fantasias.

The Spohr Collection Vol. 3
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The Spohr Collection Vol. 3

On the latest volume, Ashley Solomon plays on nine original 18th century flutes from Peter Spohr’s private collection.

Early Music recordings supported by Continuo Foundation
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Early Music recordings supported by Continuo Foundation

We went back over our catalogue and could not be more proud of the impressive range and quality of the recordings Continuo Foundation has supported since 2021.

Beethoven Piano Trios
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Beethoven Piano Trios

The Rautio Piano Trio returns with this second volume of Beethoven’s Piano Trios, recorded on period instruments.

Ensemble Molière - The King's Playlist
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Ensemble Molière - The King's Playlist

Ensemble Molière's debut album, ‘The King’s Playlist', reimagines a day in the life of one of the most magnificent royals of the baroque era.

Barnstorming!
Film

Barnstorming!

Barnstorming! was born out of the desire to reconnect with colleagues and audiences during the COVID pandemic. Three concert films were created.

Irlandiani - Smock Alley
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Irlandiani - Smock Alley

Irlandiani explore 18th-century Italian-Irish musical connections in their new album 'Smock Alley'. Cellist Carina Drury talks about the album's origins.

What Joy So True - anthems and motets by Thomas Weelkes
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What Joy So True - anthems and motets by Thomas Weelkes

What Joy So True - anthems and motets by Thomas Weelkes, a recording from the Rose Consort of Viols and the Choir of Chichester Cathedral

An Enlightened Heart
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An Enlightened Heart

An Enlightened Heart - a recording by Galliarda focusing on female composers of the late Baroque period.

Bach’s Goldberg Variations Reimagined
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Bach’s Goldberg Variations Reimagined

Bach’s Goldberg Variations Reimagined - a recording by Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque of a new arrangement by Chad Kelly.

Handel: Amadigi
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Handel: Amadigi

Handel: Amadigi - a recording of Handel's opera 'Amadigi di Gaula' by the Early Opera Company conducted by Christian Curnyn.

Handel: La Resurrezione
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Handel: La Resurrezione

Handel's oratorio La Resurrezione - an acclaimed recording from The English Concert conducted by Harry Bicket.

Haydn: Symphonies 6, 7, 8 ‘Le matin’ ‘Le midi’ ‘Le soir’
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Haydn: Symphonies 6, 7, 8 ‘Le matin’ ‘Le midi’ ‘Le soir’

Haydn: Symphonies 6, 7 and 8 (‘Le matin’ ‘Le midi’ ‘Le soir’) - a recording from Florilegium featuring an 18 piece orchestra.

Music for French Kings
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Music for French Kings

Baroque in the North's new recording, Music for French Kings, summons up the music that would have been familiar to Louis XIV.

Mozart: Mass in C minor / CPE Bach: Heilig ist Gott
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Mozart: Mass in C minor / CPE Bach: Heilig ist Gott

Mozart: Mass in C minor and CPE Bach: Heilig ist Gott, a recording from the Dunedin Consort and conductor John Butt.

Mozart’s Bassoon
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Mozart’s Bassoon

Mozart's Bassoon - a recording of works for solo bassoon by Peter Whelan and Ensemble Marsyas with Kristian Bezuidenhout.

The Library of a Prussian Princess
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The Library of a Prussian Princess

The Library of a Prussian Princess - a recording by Ensemble Augelletti of music associated with Anna Amalia.

Tom + Will
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Tom + Will

Tom + Will, a recording marking 400 years since the deaths of Weelkes and Byrd, from The King’s Singers and Fretwork.

Johann Jakob Walther: Scherzi da Violino
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Johann Jakob Walther: Scherzi da Violino

Johann Jakob Walther: Scherzi da Violino - a recording by violinist Bojan Čičić and the Illyria Consort

The OAE introduces...
Film

The OAE introduces...

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment presents a series of videos introducing the interesting and unusual instruments commonly found in early music.

Celestial Music did the Gods Inspire
Film

Celestial Music did the Gods Inspire

Ensemble Hesperi, Hesperi Voices, and Thomas Allery bring to life the extraordinary musical story of the Battle of the Organs in London’s Temple Church.

Sounds of the Square Mile
Film

Sounds of the Square Mile

Organist Thomas Allery presents 'Sounds of the Square Mile', a docu-concert from the City of London.

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