18th-century Italian salterio

View of Bologna in the 18th Century

Franziska Fleischanderl

Continuo Connect meets this year's REMA Early Music Day Ambassador Franziska Fleischanderl, champion of the 18th-century Italian salterio.

A unique sound from the past: Franziska Fleischanderl and the Italian salterio

International Day of Happiness

In celebration of the International Day of Happiness, we have put together a playlist of uplifting tracks from Continuo-funded albums.

Sarah Small's 'Good Again?' concert cycling tour will see her perform in a total of 26 venues, pedalling approximately 4,000 km (2,500 miles) in distance.

St John the Evangelist, Cambridge is the first venue where Sarah Small will perform her 'Good Again?' programme.

Up the coast from Lindisfarne where Sarah Small will perform on 25 May

Sarah Small cycling in the Dutch countryside near Utrecht on the way back from Lübeck, Germany.  Her British tour stemmed from that experience.

Sarah Small cycling across Gortel Heath in Epe, Netherlands

Gearing up for 'Good Again?' – a cycling concert tour

Sarah Small’s 2500-mile UK tour by bicycle blends music and climate action, showcasing sustainable travel while encouraging environmental dialogue.

Sarah Small: Viola da gamba pedalare

Musical & Amicable Society

The original Musical and Amicable Society was founded in 1762 by James Kempson, who directed the choir at St Bartholomew’s Chapel, Birmingham.

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Mendelssohn's Elijah

Yorkshire Baroque Soloists January 2023

Yorkshire Baroque Soloists

Yorkshire Baroque Soloists was formed in 1973, exactly fifty years ago, by Peter Seymour, Yvonne Seymour and the trumpeter John Wallace to perform a repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries for vocal and instrumental forces ranging from chamber...

Yorkshire Baroque Soloists - Bach - Christmas Oratorio

St Matthew Passion

London Handel Orchestra

The London Handel Orchestra, which is made up of some of the UK’s finest professional baroque players, led by Adrian Butterfield, has an excellent reputation for historically informed performance.

London Handel Festival

An annual celebration of the life and work of George Frederic Handel.

London Handel Orchestra - St. George’s

St. George’s 300 Celebration

18th Century Concert Orchestra/Sinfonia

18th Century Sinfonia

18th Century Sinfonia's speciality is accompanying choral societies all over the country to give them the joy of experiencing singing in true period style.

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Bach B minor Mass

Figure

We are Figure, a forward-thinking historical performance ensemble, committed to reaching new and existing audiences through immersive musical experiences.

Figure - Rhythm of the Seasons

Rhythm of the Seasons

Bellot Ensemble

Bellot Ensemble is a London-based early music group established in 2014 at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Greenwich. It is formed of alumni and current students from all of the London music conservatoires.

Bellot Ensemble - Cromer Music Evenings

Cupid’s Ground Bass

Linnet Baroque

Linnet Baroque - The raison d'être of the group is to present informative and carefully researched programmes of English baroque and early classical repertoire, much of it undeservedly languishing in obscurity,  also featuring the virtuosic ‘bird...

Linnet Baroque - A Nest of Nightingales

'Nyth Eos' or A Nest of Nightingales

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) is a world renowned orchestra which gives innovative, unique and vibrant performances using period instruments.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Das Jahr - The Year

Das Jahr - The Year

Tenebrae

Tenebrae is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, internationally renowned for its passion and precision.

Tenebrae - Associate Artists in Concert

Associate Artists in Concert

The Gesualdo Six

The Gesualdo Six is an award-winning British vocal ensemble comprising some of the UK’s finest consort singers.

Discover the world of early music

Concerts across the UK and much more

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