early music

This Continuum program is devoted to two instruments: one that's plucked (the harpsichord), and one that's bowed (the cello).

The Garden of Love will be featured on Continuum this week, with music from The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Garden of Zephirus and A Dance in the Garden of Mirth — an array of the various aspects of the medieval Garden of Love including both songs and dances.

Continuum this week presents recordings of Jordi Savall's expert solo playing on the Renaissance viola dagamba.

This week on Continuum you'll hear the music that was used in the 1972 movie, "Henry VIII And His Six Wives,"

This week, Continuum features The Queen’s Delight, a special music program devoted to the 17th century English ballads and dances of the time of Elizabeth I.

The European Ensemble Unicorn is heard on this Continuum. These musicians specialize in playing historical instruments in fascinating programs, full of variety and played with artistry and great refinement.

This Continuum presents a program of dances from medieval times to the present performed by the wandering minstrel ensemble Wolgemut.

This week on Continuum you’ll hear two very different performances of the earliest known song cycle, the Cantigas de Amigo, by the mid 13th century troubadour composer, Martin Codax.

The instrumental consort music of English 17th century composer Anthony Holborne is featured this week on Continuum.

This week on Continuum you'll hear medieval music related to the 12th century Celtic legend of Tristan and Isolde.