La Sportelle is, first and foremost, the medal of Rocamadour, a thousand-year-old pilgrimage site. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims have taken home this almond-shaped medal after their visit to the sacred city. Thanks to them, it has traveled to the four corners of the world, carrying with it the influence of Rocamadour. The Ensemble La Sportelle shares the same mission!
› A vocal ensemble ranging from 4 to 32 singers, performing a cappella or Oratorio repertoire.
› Rocamadour, an inspiring home base.
› Francis Poulenc, a meaningful story
› The sacred repertoire, a vast territory to explore, spanning 10 centuries of music history.
› An artistic leadership team consisting of an artistic director, Emmeran Rollin, a musical director, Alix Dumon-Debaecker, and three guest conductors: Loïc Pierre, Owain Park, and Nigel Short.
› A group of singers adept at performing the diverse eras of sacred repertoire: both soloists and choristers, they combine the listening and expressive qualities of chamber musicians.
› A renewed concert experience: sound immersion, spatialisation, staging, and lighting are integral to the ensemble’s work.
› A pursuit of sensitivity and beauty to create emotion and connection with all audiences.
The Caisse des Dépôts is a major patron of Ensemble la Sportelle.
It is supported by the CNM, Cauvaldor, and the Orange Foundation.
It is an associate member of FEVIS and a member of Profedim.
