Jean-François Madeuf, trumpeter spezialised on early brass instruments
Musician
active in numerous baroques ensembles
in France, Europe and Japan…
Teacher
in various high music schools
in France and Switzerland…
Researcher
in musicology, organology
and iconography…
The situation of the natural trumpet in today’s historically informed baroque performances is rather strange.
In comparison to the other instruments rediscovered over the last 50 years, the re-emergence of the instrument has only partially taken place as very few artists play it in concert today.
It is certainly the only instrument of the baroque orchestra for which a modern compromise version has been invented which has virtually usurped the original instrument in the majority of ensembles.
Jean-Francois Madeuf is one of the rare players nowadays, in the line of pioneers such as Don Smithers and Edward Tarr, he has dedicated himself to the rehabilitation of the baroque trumpet for some 25 years, in addition to his activity as a musical interpreter, a teacher and researcher.
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30 August 2026: Concert for 2 trumpets and organ at the church of Vinça (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Concert for 2 trumpets and organ at 6pm at the church of Vinça (Pyrénées-Orientales): “Promenade dans l’Europe musicale” (A stroll through musical Europe), featuring Jean-Daniel Souchon, second trumpet, and Gaétan Jarry, organ…
20/06/2026 : « Purcell’s & Clarke’s Trumpeter : a tribute to John Shore »
Concert with the Rossetti Players at 7.30pm at St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh: « A tribute to John Shore, Purcell’s & Clarke’s trumpeter »
The heroes of the natural trumpet featured on France Musique…
In the program “At the Heart of the Orchestra”, C. Merlin dedicated several episodes to the pioneers of the “historically informed” trumpet.
World premiere of « … alors, la trompette de l’Ange retentira. »
World premiere of “… then, the trumpet of the Angel shall resound.” by Jean-Louis Couturier, for natural trumpet and grand organ.
Two days dedicated to Jean-Baptiste Arban and Julius Kosleck
The CNSM de Lyon hosted two days to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Jean-Baptiste Arban and Julius Kosleck, two “legendary figures” of the trumpet in the 19th century
10/23/2025: Trumpet and horn classes open day
For all people interested to discover natural brass or wants to learn more about natural horn and trumpet