Ignatius Sancho, 1768 by Thomas Gainsborough

Reginald Mobley (credit Richard Dumas)

on his voice, his patron spirit and being seen

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

Reginald Mobley: Countertenor

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

Sons of England: Purcell, Handel, Sancho

Fieri Consort

A musical discovery, and a recording

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

The Excellence of Women

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

Ecco la Primavera

Nardus Williams (Credit Bertie Watson)

Classicist and historian Mary Beard, soprano Nardus Williams and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny (Credit Bertie Watson)

Women’s Stories from the Ancient World

British soprano Nardus Williams shares her lifelong passion for Early Music and her latest collaborations with Dame Mary Beard and Elizabeth Kenny.

Nardus Williams Introduces...

Sakuntala Trio

Sakuntala Trio is a period instrument ensemble based in London, deriving its name from the unfinished opera by Franz Schubert. Like the opera, the string trio D471 has been left unfinished by the composer at the age of 19.

Sakuntala Trio - Schubert Complete(d)Trios 

Schubert Complete(d) Trios 

Early Opera Company

Founded in 1994 by its music director, Christian Curnyn, Early Opera Company is now firmly established as one of Britain’s leading early music ensembles. Our vision is to celebrate baroque music in ways that delight and inspire audiences.

London Festival of Baroque Music

London Festival of Baroque Music showcases the world's finest Baroque talent - "London's leading festival of early music" (Financial Times)

Early Opera Company - Early Opera Company with Iestyn Davies & Mary Bevan

Streams of Pleasure

Festival Finale with Dame Sarah Connolly

Pocket Sinfonia

Pocket Sinfonia reinterprets orchestral masterpieces with the fresh spontaneity and intimacy of a chamber group. Inspired by the transcriptions by J. N. Hummel and M.

Pocket Sinfonia - The Symphony Reimagined

The Symphony Reimagined

Consone Quartet

The first period instrument string quartet to be selected as BBC New Generation Artists, the Consone Quartet are fast making a name for themselves with their honest and expressive interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire.

Mainly Mozart!

Fiori Musicali

Founded in 1983 by director Dr Penelope Rapson, Fiori are one of the principal providers of professional classical and early music concerts outside London.

Fiori Musicali - Vivaldi at St Botolph's

Vivaldi at St Botolph's

Chipping Campden Music Festival

The Chipping Campden Music Festival's aim is simple - to bring world-class performers to this stunning Cotswold town & the sublime acoustic of St James' Church 

Mahan Esfahani

Handel, Scarlatti, Marchand

Stile Antico

Stile Antico is one of the world's finest vocal ensembles, renowned for vibrant and expressive performances of music from the Renaissance.

Stile Antico - The Golden Renaissance

The Golden Renaissance

Stour Music

Stour Music, now in its 62st year, has established its reputation for the high quality of music performed by artists from all over the world, and for the welcome of a warm festival atmosphere.

Fiesta Flamenco

Tenebrae

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

Newbury Spring Festival

Two weeks of world-class music in Newbury, Berkshire, and its surrounding area.

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