Andrus Madsen is a versatile musician and educator with extensive experience in both performance and teaching. As an instructor, he has worked with students of all levels since the 1990s, teaching piano, harpsichord, and organ at prestigious institutions such as the Eastman School of Music, Boston University, and Brigham Young University. Madsen has also presented master classes at numerous universities and music festivals, including the University of Cincinnati, University of Texas Austin, Florida Gulf Coast University, and the Amherst Early Music Festival.

As a performer, Madsen is equally accomplished, showcasing his talents on piano, organ, harpsichord, clavichord, and fortepiano. He is the founding director of Newton Baroque and has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as A Far Cry, Boston Baroque, and the Rhode Island Symphony. Madsen is particularly noted for his eloquent Baroque-style improvisation, striving to play written repertoire with the spontaneity of improvisation while giving his improvisations the polish of notated works.

Madsen’s recording of Pachelbel’s keyboard music has received significant critical acclaim, with Michael Barone of Pipedreams praising it as “Superb recordings of superb instruments by a musician who deserves to be better-known.” This album, featuring performances on organ, harpsichord, and clavichord, is available on Raven CD Recordings.

Throughout his career, Madsen has been guided by esteemed mentors including Arthur Haas, Peter Sykes, and Jacque Ogg. His dual expertise in performance and pedagogy, coupled with his mastery of multiple keyboard instruments, makes him a respected figure in the classical and early music communities.