What's On
Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
Fri, 13 February 2026
Turner Sims Hall, Southampton University
7:30pm
£10 - £20
Festivals and Concert Series
Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.
London Handel Festival
The 2026 Festival, ‘From Heavenly Harmony’, is a five-week celebration of Handel’s music, enriching lives through his compositions and revealing his gift for touching every human emotion with each performance.
Barnes Music Festival
Annual March festival bringing world-class musicians and local performers together in Barnes, London.
Early Music News
Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.
Bach Choir goes back to its beginnings to celebrate 150 years
The Bach Choir celebrates its 150th anniversary with a performance of the Mass in B minor, conducted by David Hill with period-instrument ensemble Florilegium
Continuo Foundation opens its 11th round of funding for Early Music projects
A total of £100,000 is available to support Early Music projects across the UK, plus an additional £6,000 grant in partnership with The Purcell Society.
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.
Jeffrey Skidmore: Made in the Midlands
As he approaches his 75th birthday, Jeffrey Skidmore reflects on a career that has shaped musical life in Britain in distinctive ways.
Spiritato with Elizabeth Kenny | Music to her Majestie: Odes for the last Stuart
On Queen Anne’s birthday, we share Spiritato and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny’s musical portrayal of the last Stuart and her lifelong patronage of the arts.
Voices from a manuscript
Laurie Stras explores how centuries-old scores in the Biffoli–Sostegni manuscript reveal the living sound and practices of nuns in a Florentine convent.
Jeffrey Skidmore: Playlist
In this playlist, Jeffrey Skidmore reflects on what Ex Cathedra have performed and recorded, as well as what continues to shape their musical identity.
Bellot Ensemble | Cavalli: ‘Delizie, contenti’
Bellot Ensemble and tenor Kieran White perform ‘Delizie, contenti’ from Francesco Cavalli's 1649 opera, 'Il Giasone' on the album, ‘Cupid's Ground Bass.’
The Faerie Round: Music from the time of Elizabeth I
PIVA – The Renaissance Collective’s third album features dance and ballad music from late Elizabethan England.