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Explore the fascinating world of early music through artist spotlight interviews, venue guides, films, playlists, and insightful essays.

Highlights

Sons of England: Purcell, Handel, Sancho
Essay

Sons of England: Purcell, Handel, Sancho

The Academy of Ancient Music performs a Roderick Williams commission alongside music by three very different "sons of England": Purcell, Handel, and Sancho

Reginald Mobley: Countertenor
Feature

Reginald Mobley: Countertenor

Internationally acclaimed countertenor Reginald Mobley talks to Continuo Connect about being an artist of colour in early music, his inspirations and passions.

Articles

The Excellence of Women
Essay

The Excellence of Women

The fascinating discovery of a lost part of Maddalena Casulana's virtuoso book of five-voice madrigals has enabled a new recording by Fieri Consort

Peter Whelan Introduces…
Feature

Peter Whelan Introduces…

Continuo Connect recently caught up with conductor, music director, harpsichordist, and bassoonist Peter Whelan.

Spotlight

In conversation: Inga Maria Klaucke
Spotlight

In conversation: Inga Maria Klaucke

Inga enjoys a busy career as a freelance performer on historical bassoons (baroque, classical, romantic, dulcian) and recorders.

In conversation: Nathaniel Mander
Spotlight

In conversation: Nathaniel Mander

Nathaniel Mander, a harpsichordist and fortepianist, is known for his highly expressive and personal performances.

In conversation: Seb Gillot
Spotlight

In conversation: Seb Gillot

Seb is a freelance organist, harpsichordist and conductor. He is continually in demand as a continuo player and early keyboard specialist.

Watch & Listen

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.

A German In Venice
Recording

A German In Venice

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

Mozart’s Bassoon
Recording

Mozart’s Bassoon

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

The King's Playlist
Essay

The King's Playlist

Ensemble Molière present their debut album, ‘The King’s Playlist’, a musical day in the life of King Louis XIV.

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.

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.