French Connection ACademy
Young • Precious • Talent
FCA shapes the classical musicians of tomorrow with the power of empathy. With us you can discover the next big talent playing together with exceptional musicians, that has been a FCA Professors at our yearly academy. Experience the emotional resonance of a classical concert outside its usual frames. We create emotional depth and meaning with carefully selected classical repertoire.
Discover our musicians, formats and our music below.
PRIVATE Concert
“We create tailored musical experiences for private settings, with a new generation of artists”
When engaging with French Connection Academy, you receive real, artistic, high quality experiences. We believe in creating beautiful moments, that makes life worth the hassle – the musical equivalent of the enriched state that one can have with the perfect dinner in great company.
Profound historical gems of music selected for your event performed by the Founders of FCA or the musicians of tomorrow; FCA Artists.
Our Bespoke Formats
- Private Home & Salon Concerts
Transform your living room, garden, or private estate into an intimate concert hall with highly curated solo or chamber music performances. - Immersive Gastronomy & Wine Tastings
A unique sensory pairing. Our founders can live-improvise bespoke musical pieces that directly match the flavor profiles, textures, and progression of your private dinner menu or fine wine selection. - Exclusive Highlights for Family Milestones
Designed as a captive, emotional centerpiece for your celebrations. Rather than an ambient backdrop, we bring a powerful, focused artistic presence to your weddings or anniversaries—whether through a breathtaking 10-minute musical ritual or a full dedicated performance.
the selection
Music and artists are selected in relation to the context, the space, and intention.
Some hosts choose an artist others have a favourite piece of music in mind or want to be surprised with our best offer for the occasion.
Share your vision with us, and we will design a bespoke musical proposal uniquely crafted for your occasion.
A tailored response will be returned within 24 hours.
CORPORATE
“French Connection Academy elevates your corporate spirit – live classical music curated with absolute precision for board meetings, anniversaries, team development, and exclusive corporate retreats.”
Internal Culture & Leadership
Short, powerful moments of listening to the highest level of classical music create a shared space for reflection, emotional intelligence and empathy. These tailored artistic interventions are designed as active centerpieces for high-level leadership development, executive board meetings, and strategic team sessions.
Corporate Events with Cultural Depth
Elevate your company’s milestones. We design bespoke classical performances for galas, historical company anniversaries, and elite strategic gatherings. Each repertoire is curated to seamlessly honor the unique venue architecture, the solemnity of the occasion, and the spirit of your guests.
Brand identity & representation
Our co-founder Jean-Baptiste Doulcet crafts original music and bespoke sonic identities for premium launches, corporate films, or Danish-French artistic crossings.
Philanthropy & Cultural Responsibility
Special Projects
Artistic collaborations beyond the concert format
FCA Artists develops special projects at the intersection of classical music, image, heritage and contemporary creation.
We collaborate with partners who wish to create meaningful artistic content, rather than simply hosting a performance. These projects are shared creative processes, where music becomes a narrative force within a broader cultural or visual strategy.
Museums & Cultural Institutions
Openings, exhibitions, public programmes,
living heritage. We bridge auditory art
with visual curation to transform
traditional gallery spaces
into immersive, living
cultural dialogues.
“COUTURES” made for the campaign video for an Exhibition in Maison du Danemark, June 23rd – July 19th, 2026 • SOEREN LE SCHMIDT
Original Music
Original scores for cinema, fashion films,
documentaries, and artistic content.
We write, arrange, and record
unique compositions artisticly
inspired to give your visual
narratives a profound
and lasting emotional
resonance.
World premier of “Wings, Feathers, Diamonds” written by Jean-Baptiste Doulcet and inspired by H.C. Andersens tale “The Nightingale” performed by FCA Orchestra, July 5th, 2026 • FRENCH CONNECTION ACADEMY
Brands & Contemporary Culture
High-end collaborations where music becomes narrative
and image becomes cultural memory. We curate and
perform live classical music tailored for haute
couture and fashion shows, creating deeply
immersive experiences for your audience.
Fashionshow, December 9th, 2025 • SOEREN LE SCHMIDT
Cultural Heritage & Foundations
Projects rooted in history, place, and transmission.
We create original music for openings of new
architectural gems, collaborating with
other art forms and cinematographers
to give your unveil the artistic
depth it deserves.
Public Institutions & Cultural Diplomacy
Bilateral cultural dialogue between France, Denmark, Europe,
and international partners. We curate tailored repertoires
that reflect the shared history of Denmark and France,
inspiring global audiences to discover our music
and heritage. By exporting this unique cultural
dialogue, we strengthen international
diplomatic ties and celebrate
a shared European identity.
Music video and recording of “AQUARELLE” by Danish composer Knudåge Riisager, shot in the Danish Church in Paris and on the roof of Maison du Danemark, released on July 10th, 2026 • EMILIE CALLESEN DOULCET
Each project is curated with care and integrity – honoring the music, the artists and the collaboration.
FCA Artists works closely with its partners to ensure coherence between artistic vision, cultural responsibility and aesthetic quality.
Special Projects reflect our conviction that classical music belongs fully in contemporary society – not as decoration, but as living cultural language.
The Artist roster
The Founders
Emilie Callesen Doulcet
Founder of FCA & Concert Violinist with a passion for chamber music and deeply dedicated for Danish – French cultural exchange. She believes that classical music belongs everywhere, and that it can expand it’s presence in society without compromising it’s quality and integrity.
Jean-Baptiste Doulcet
Concert pianists, Improvisator, Composer; prize winner of the Long Thibaud competition 20219 with Martha Argerich as president of the jury.
Discography covering a broad landscapes of genres and culture. He can improvise in any style of composers language and genres, and is deeply passionated about cinema.
FCA Professors
Lise Berthaud
VIOLIST
Stéphanie-Marie Degand
VIOLIONIST & CONDUCTOR
Sarah Nemtanu
VIOLIONIST
FCA Artists
Coming soon !
FCA Orchestra
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