accio, the Circle of Friends of Insula orchestra
A network of passionate patrons and partners
accio brings together music lovers eager to support the two ensembles of Laurence Equilbey: Insula orchestra and the choir accentus. Through their donations, members play a crucial role in the development of our artistic projects. In return, they benefit from exclusive events throughout the season at La Seine Musicale and partner venues, as well as tax advantages.
Join accio to support our concerts and access unique perks for music lovers!
Discover the behind-the-scenes of Insula orchestra
accio offers various benefits to its members, depending on their donation level: acknowledgments in our communication materials, dedicated ticketing contact with priority booking and flexible tickets, post-concert cocktails with artists, access to exclusive orchestra rehearsals, visits to La Seine Musicale and partner venues, invitations to the season launch preview event… A rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of artistic creation while showing your support.
Tax benefits
If you are based in France
Your donation entitles you to a 66% income tax reduction on the amount of your donation, up to a yearly limit of 20% of your taxable income.
For example, a €1,000 donation effectively costs you €340 after tax reduction.
If you are based in another European country
Giving Europe enables you to donate to Insula orchestra through a local foundation. This allows you to benefit from the tax advantages applicable in you country of residence (19 partner countries).
Contact us for more information.
Supported projects
accio is essential in supporting Insula orchestra’s productions, particularly the stage productions that unite the orchestra and the choir accentus each season under the baton of their founder and artistic director, Laurence Equilbey.
Each donation contributes to bringing classical music to life in a unique way: using period instruments, with original concerts and performances accessible to a wide audience.
Stage production for the 2025-2026 season
Un Requiem allemand, Brahms
January 15, 17, and 18, 2026 at La Seine Musicale
Musical direction: Laurence Equilbey
Stage direction: David Bobée
Over the years, our members have contributed to a wide range of productions, including:
- Beethoven Wars, Antonin Baudry, 2024, La Seine Musicale
- Mozart, Requiem, Yoann Bourgeois, 2019, La Seine Musicale
- Der Freischütz, Weber, Clément Debailleul, Raphaël Navarro, Cie 14:20, 2019, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
- La Création, Haydn, La Fura dels Baus, 2017, Grand Théâtre de Provence
Upcoming Event
Concert and dinner with the artists - Saturday, 12 December 2026
For the festive season, let there be light! Balancing intimate fervor with celestial trumpets, this Christmas program culminates in the dazzling, collective joy of Bach’s Magnificat. Following the concert, extend your evening with a dinner alongside the artists at the Club de La Seine Musicale. This offers a privileged opportunity to experience a moment at the very heart of creation, featuring a prestigious culinary experience by Lenôtre that highlights gourmet Christmas delicacies.
Members of accio benefit from priority booking and a discount.
Contact us for more information: evenementiel@insulaorchestra.fr.
Our members
Thank you to the members of accio for their invaluable contribution to artistic creation!
Benefactors
Augustin de Romanet
Christine Senay
Didier Tabur
Patrons
Jean & Brigitte Bouquot
Benoît Charot
Fabienne Greff Devivaise
Tuulikki Janssen
Friends
Jean-Paul et Nicole Bassetti
Christian Chemin
Yanne Hermelin
Pierre-Alain de Malleray
Catherine Orphelin
Florence de Soos
Sylvie Winckler
Supporters
Arnaud Darras
Michel Dumolard
Christiane Haider
Nicolas Lefebre
Catherine Lefèvre
Thierry Marembert
Jean-Dominique Senard
Bénédicte Wiart
Some of our donors wish to remain anonymous.
Contacts
To make a donation or learn more about the benefits of accio, you can contact:
- Florian Vuillaume, Director of Patronage, Partnerships, and Public Affairs