What’s On at L’Espace Sauvanie

Throughout the year we host intimate concerts, new collaborations and occasional larger gatherings at L’Espace Sauvanie. Some bring together musicians who have never played together before; others offer the chance to hear established artists in a rather more personal setting than usual.

GIGSPANNER
Oct
10

GIGSPANNER

Peter Knight has spent much of his musical life finding interesting ways not to do quite what was expected of him. A scholarship took him to the Royal Academy of Music at just thirteen, with a classical career apparently beckoning, but traditional music proved rather more tempting.

In 1970 he joined Steeleye Span, becoming an integral part of the band’s classic sound and helping to shape a form of British folk rock whose influence is still very much with us. Since leaving Steeleye in 2013, his work with Gigspanner has taken him somewhere less easily labelled — drawing together traditional music, improvisation and influences from far beyond the folk world.

At the heart of Gigspanner is the trio of Knight, guitarist Roger Flack and percussionist Sacha Trochet. Flack brings influences from blues, rock and funk to his wonderfully fluid guitar playing, while Trochet’s subtle, inventive percussion gives the music much of its pulse and space. Together they have developed an almost instinctive musical understanding, three exceptional players listening as closely to each other as they play. The result is music that can feel ancient and entirely new at the same time: atmospheric, adventurous and never particularly interested in staying within the lines.

As Knight’s friend, the late Sir Terry Pratchett, rather wonderfully put it:

“Peter Knight can spin the world on his bow.”

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FESTIVAL SAUVANIE SOLEIL
Jul
11
to Jul 12

FESTIVAL SAUVANIE SOLEIL

Join us for our very first all-day festival celebrating World Music collaborations! Experience the exciting and welcoming atmosphere filled with outstanding local and international musicians, interactive workshops, and a vibrant selection of artisan stalls. Indulge in delicious food and drinks throughout the day, all set within the beautiful and celebrated interior and exterior spaces. We have a few camping slots if you book early!

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TREVOR BABAJACK STEGER + JESSE BENNS
Jun
26

TREVOR BABAJACK STEGER + JESSE BENNS

Get ready for one of the UK blues scene's most electrifying performers. Trevor "Babajack" Steger is a force of nature, a multi-award-nominated blues guitarist, singer, harmonica player and slide guitar maestro who delivers the kind of show that leaves you breathless. With raw charisma, soulful vocals and jaw-dropping instrumental skill, Trevor doesn't just play music, he commands the room with an immediacy and charisma that draws you close to the music. This concert is when you find out what all the fuss is about and is definitely not to be missed.

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VITALI ROZYNKO + MIKEY KENNY
May
23

VITALI ROZYNKO + MIKEY KENNY

Presenting two extraordinary artists; Russian-American baritone Vitali Rozynko and Liverpool-born fiddle player, singer and songwriter Mikey Kenney, for what promises to be a truly unmissable collaboration. Vitali's stellar operatic career has taken him from the Aldeburgh Festival and Santa Fe Opera to the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Boston Symphony Orchestra, working with conductors including Seiji Ozawa and Sir Colin Davis, while Mikey has earned five-star reviews and a devoted following across multiple music scenes with his fearlessly original blend of traditional folk and experimental songwriting. A collision of genres that will be as exciting as it is unexpected.

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<span class="sqsrte-text-color--lightAccent">TAREK ELAZHARY + IONA KAYE + CORI ROSE SMITH + JAMIE SYKES</span>
Feb
13

TAREK ELAZHARY + IONA KAYE + CORI ROSE SMITH + JAMIE SYKES

An exhilarating collaboration between renowned oud player Tarek Elazhary, classical vocalist Iona Kaye, percussionist Jamie Sykes, and violinist Cori Rose Smith. A vibrant exploration of North African, Western music and beyond produced an unforgettable musical journey, bold, spontaneous, and tremendously exciting.

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GRACE SMITH, ARCHIE CHURCHILL MOSS + DAVE MALKIN (Copy)
Jan
23

GRACE SMITH, ARCHIE CHURCHILL MOSS + DAVE MALKIN (Copy)

This is the first time Grace Smith, Archie Churchill-Moss, and Dave Malkin have collaborated, but they come with the highest credentials having, between them, worked with Sam Sweeney, Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Eliza Carthy, Katie Doherty & the Navigators, as well as the string quartet Methera, and the French-inspired dance band Cri du Canard. Individually, they also bring acclaimed film and television work for the BBC, Netflix, and Sky.

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SHIVANI SEN + ALEX LESAGE
Nov
14

SHIVANI SEN + ALEX LESAGE

Belgian pianist-producer Alex Lesage and Indian vocalist-composer Shivani Sen unite for the first time, blending Hindustani classical with electro-jazz-hip-hop. Fresh from a creative residency together, they'll premiere brand-new music you won't hear anywhere else.

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TARREN
Jun
13

TARREN

Jimmy Aldridge, Sid Goldsmith, and Alex Garden – three of the most celebrated artists on the British folk and acoustic scene, whether performing solo, as a duo, or all together, are a spellbinding blend of rich harmonies, masterful musicianship, and razor-sharp social insight, earning them widespread critical acclaim.

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TOBY KUHN + OSCAR ANTOLI
Mar
28

TOBY KUHN + OSCAR ANTOLI

French/American cellist, Toby Kuhn, picked up the cello at 7, and completed 20 years of study, first in his native Burgundy, then Paris, and finally Montreal. Oscar Antoli is a Spanish clarinet and kaval player from the Iberian Peninsula based in Vienna. His work moves at the intersection of jazz, Mediterranean musical traditions, and contemporary chamber music.

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DUDU KOUATÉ + NOMAD
Sep
7

DUDU KOUATÉ + NOMAD

Internationally acclaimed Senegalese percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Dudù Kouate joins forces with award-winning Manchester ensemble, NOMAD (Iona Kaye, Elena Orsi, Ailsa Burns, and Hoda Jahanpour). Their sound merges Celtic folk, jazz, and African influences - drawing from Dudù’s vast collection of over 200 instruments - with classical strings and voice. The result is a vibrant and dynamic celebration of culture, collaboration, and improvisation.

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S8JFOU + CEDRIC MONZALI
Jun
6

S8JFOU + CEDRIC MONZALI

French electronic producer. S8JFOU sets himself no technological limits this time, aesthetic paradigms or principles. Never compromising on quality, he is a devotee of meticulous, meandering music in which electronic experimentation rubs shoulders with the major musical genres such as British soundscapes or glitchy productions. Italian percussionist, Cedric Monzali, joins him for this experimental, cutting edge collaboration.

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SHUNYA + STRING BEATS
Jun
6

SHUNYA + STRING BEATS

Shunya (aka Alan Keary) is a musician and artist from Limerick, Ireland. The son of Irish guitarist and producer Dave Keary (Van Morrison), his music and live performances showcase his command as a violinist, bass guitarist, and vocalist, all of which meld seamlessly with electronics and drum machines, moving between futuristic Irish folk, jazz-tronica, and ethereal sound worlds. String Beats is a trio of musicians that specialise in classical and Bollywood music. Since their formation in 2015, they have performed all over the world.

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<span class="sqsrte-text-color--lightAccent">GIGSPANNER BIG BAND</span>
Sep
10
to Jun 13

GIGSPANNER BIG BAND

A powerhouse of British folk, the Gigspanner Big Band evolved from the trio of Peter Knight, Roger Flack and Sacha Trochet into a genre-defying supergroup. Joined by Edgelarks (Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin) and John Spiers (Bellowhead), their performances were celebrated as both rooted in tradition and thrillingly innovative.

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<span class="sqsrte-text-color--lightAccent">BLUES &amp; BOOGIE WEEKEND</span>
Aug
10
to Aug 12

BLUES & BOOGIE WEEKEND

Luca Sestak
German piano sensation Luca Sestak wowed audiences with music from his Sony album Right or Wrong and Lighter Notes, where Chopin meets funk and Bach swings in a jazz club. His global career spans concerts for heads of state and tours across Europe and Asia.

Deanna Bogart
With her fiery mix of blues, jazz and boogie-woogie, Deanna Bogart lit up the stage on piano, saxophone and vocals. A powerhouse performer, she has shared stages with legends including B.B. King, Ray Charles, James Brown and Jimmy Buffett.

Lluís Coloma
Catalonia’s Lluís Coloma dazzled with his trademark blend of blues and boogie-woogie, earning the standing ovations he regularly commands at festivals across Europe and Asia.

Paddy Milner
British blues star Paddy Milner delivered a tour-de-force, blending boogie-woogie, New Orleans grooves and original songwriting. Twice named Best Keyboard Player at the British Blues Awards, he’s played with Sir Tom Jones and the late Jack Bruce.

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