Pianist Jean-Baptiste Doulcet at Center for Musical Arts at Center for Musical Arts

Discover one of France’s most exciting young pianists as Jean-Baptiste Doulcet brings virtuosity, artistry, and spontaneous improvisation to the stage. This captivating concert highlights a rising international star whose performances blend classical brilliance with the thrill of creating music in the moment.

The program includes Chopin Impromptus Nos. 1-4, Sibelius Impromptus Nos. 1-6 and improvisations with audience participation.

Born in 1992, French pianist Jean-Baptiste Doulcet is a versatile artist known for his work as a performer, improviser and composer. In 2024, he was invited by Klaus Mäkelä to perform Stravinsky’s Petrouchka with Orchestre de Paris, BBC Proms and the Granada Festival. He appears regularly at major festivals such as La Folle Journée (Nantes and Tokyo), La Roque d’Anthéron and Piano aux Jacobins, and performs internationally across Europe, North America and beyond. Prizewinner at the Marguerite Long and Clara Haskil competitions, he has released acclaimed albums including Un Monde Fantastique and Søleils Blancs. A 2026 release explores improvisation and cinema, reflecting his decade-long career as a professional film critic. A passionate chamber musician, he collaborates with leading soloists and ensembles. Doulcet studied at the Paris Conservatoire and in Sweden, and in 2025 joined the faculty of École Normale de Musique de Paris. He also co-founded the French Connection Academy in Denmark.