Celebrating 250 Years of Franco-American Friendship Through Music

“Dētroit” is an original composition by Grammy Award–winning composer Victor le Masne, commissioned by Villa Albertine as part of this milestone anniversary. Created by the music director of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it pays tribute to a shared history of creativity, exchange, and innovation between France and the United States.

Performed by a string quartet, harp, marimbas, and synthesizers, the piece draws inspiration from Detroit’s rich musical legacy, blending Techno, Motown, and French Touch influences into a contemporary musical dialogue across the Atlantic.

Following its Los Angeles premiere, “Dētroit” is now available worldwide.

Credits

• Commissioned by Villa Albertine, The French Institute for Culture and Education 
• Composer, Producer – Victor le Masne  
• Assistant Producer – Rémi Kalfon Riou 
• Recording Session Coordinator – Raphaël Dargent 
• Copyist – Bertrand Luzignant 
• Management – Fanny Tardy  

Encompass Music Partners

• Music Contractor  – Peter Rotter  
• Music Coordination and Preparation – Amélia Rolland

Musicians

• Violin – Jessica Guideri 
• Violin – Ben Jacobson  
• Viola – Andrew Duckles 
• Harp – Marcia Dickstein 
• Marimba – Pete Korpela
• Synthesizer, Farfisa, Organ, Drum Machine – Victor le Masne 

Recording and Mixing

• Recorded and Mixed by Chris Fogel at ELBO Studios 
• Edited by Max Sandler, Evyn DeBoer 
• Pro Tools Operators – Chandler Harrod and Evyn DeBoer 
• Assistant Engineer – Guillermo Moya 

Artwork

• Jill Caytan

Mastering

• Patricia Sullivan at Bernie Grundman Mastering 

Villa Albertine

• Oceane Arnaud, Cultural Attaché, Villa Albertine Los Angeles
• Olivier Tournaud, Director of Villa Albertine Los Angeles