Features
Explore the fascinating world of early music through artist spotlight interviews, venue guides, films, playlists, and insightful essays.
Highlights
Ashley Solomon and Florilegium
Ashley Solomon and Florilegium redefine early music with innovative performances, global collaborations, and a focus on mentoring young talent.
The Reverent Paraphrase
Kate Bennett Wadsworth discusses her chamber arrangement of Schumann's Cello Concerto, and reflects on her recording with the Consone Quartet.
Articles
Old Spelling But Fresh Explorations
Newe Vialles explores the evolution of the viol, blending historic instruments with fresh interpretations in both recordings and live performances.
La Serenissima's 30th Anniversary
La Serenissima marks 30 years with Giro d’Italia, celebrating forgotten composers and a new recording of Vivaldi’s Opus 8.
Spotlight
In conversation: Carina Cosgrave
Double bass payer Carina Cosgrave talks about why she loves teaching, her mentors and some exciting discoveries.
In conversation: Andrew Wooderson
Continuo Connect meets maker and supplier of early keyboard instruments, Andrew Wooderson, who has a passion for fine craftsmanship.
In conversation: Nathaniel Mander
Nathaniel Mander, a harpsichordist and fortepianist, is known for his highly expressive and personal performances.
Watch & Listen
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
Handel in Rome features Nardus Williams & Dunedin Consort performing three Italian cantatas, showcasing Handel’s early Roman period under John Butt's direction.
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.
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.
Barnstorming!
Barnstorming! was born out of the desire to reconnect with colleagues and audiences during the COVID pandemic. Three concert films were created.
Sounds of the Square Mile
Organist Thomas Allery presents 'Sounds of the Square Mile', a docu-concert from the City of London.