The rich array of excellent UK period-instrument ensembles – ranging in size from trios to full orchestras – perform in leading music venues and festivals across the country and abroad, bringing a freshness of approach and variety to the classical music landscape.

Despite being internationally acclaimed, when performing in the UK, ensembles must pay rent to concert venues and take the financial risk on ticket sales. This limits their ability to repeat performances, restricting concert activity for ensembles who have devised and rehearsed valuable programmes.