Passacaglia
The opulence of the French courts, the kaleidoscopic melodic genius of Telemann, stormy and impassioned sonatas by Emmanuel Bach, and much more… Passacaglia brings music of the baroque era to life with engaging and colourful programmes.
This flexible UK-based ensemble was founded 30 years ago, and is made up of leading players in their fields. They illuminate the exquisite sound world of the baroque, performing on instruments of the period: recorder, baroque flute, viola da gamba and harpsichord, and sometimes guitar, theorbo and violin too.
“A performance of irrepressible joy”
Gramophone
La Parisienne
A brand new programme for 2026 exploring stunning works by Pierre & Anne Danican-Philidor, cousins who worked in the court of Louis XIV and XV in Paris and Versailles. This little-known repertoire, poetic and beautiful, also encompasses vivacious dance movements and character pieces.
La Parisienne is being released as a CD album in April 2026, with live performances to follow. It’s being generously supported by Continuo Foundation.
“Wonderfully passionate and detailed playing”
Early Music Review