7.30pm Workshop - 8.30 pm Bal
Cédric Martin, tireless virtuoso of the diatonic accordeon, is returning again to Stamford Arts Centre by popular demand for the 13th year. His annual visit to England has become an eagerly anticipated New Year fixture. Salmanazar, meaning a very large bottle of champagne, is the latest new French dance band of Cedric Martin to visit the UK on tour just after New Year.
The band includes two internationally acclaimed players with Philippe Laussine on the electric hurdy-gurdy and Sébastien Benoît on giant French bagpipes and whistles.
These are some of the best traditional musicians in France. This new trio of experienced musicians play very danceable and traditional French music exploring the roots of their respective instruments and giving them a new lively dimension - just the thing to lift the spirits and move the limbs into the New Year!
Everyone welcome, with or without partners, as beginners will be given a gentle introduction to the simple social and couple dances, and experienced dance partners will always be on hand. Cedric has played here for many years with the duos Expire and Moussaka. Philippe has huge international touring experience having played with British masters of the hurdy gurdy like Cliff Stapleton and Nigel Eaton in the past. Sebastien has also played in various bands for many years on a range of large and small pipes and whistles.
https://martincedric.jimdo.com/groupes/salmanazar
£9 (£7 concessions)
Sat 29 Jun
‘Hejira’ is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works...
Tues 11 Jun
The Royal Opera [Revival] Giordano ANDREA CHENIER Cast: Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra...
Fri 24 May
Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes using a combinat...
Sat 6 Jul
For the longest, balmiest days of the year, STAMFORD BRASS, Lincolnshire’s Premi...
Thurs 16 May
A late night rendition of Brahms Clarinet Quintet. The second concert of Stamfor...
Fri 7 Jun
Arran Kent is one of the UK’s leading wind players, specialising in making jazz...
Sat 18 May
Concluding SIMFestival 2024 is a brilliant lineup of three masterpieces, weaving...
Wed 1 May
PLEASE NOTE - For this screening, subtitles will not be available due to a technical issue. Therefore, a more...