Biography
Madeleine Bouissou is a cellist and certified Alexander Technique teacher based in The Hague, Netherlands. She integrates both disciplines to inspire freedom, confidence, and curiosity in her students and colleagues.
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Drawn to the expressive depth of gut strings, Madeleine frequently performs with world-renowned historical performance ensembles, including Arcangelo, The English Concert, Les Arts Florissants, and the Boston Early Music Festival. Her performances have taken her to prestigious venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Het Concertgebouw, and Wigmore Hall, collaborating with leading conductors and musicians in historically informed performance.
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After earning both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School in 2019, Madeleine pursued an Artist Certificate from the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague. Shortly thereafter, she joined Arcangelo as a New Ensemblist (2022-2024), performing across South America with Avi Avital, recording Handel's Theodora with Jonathan Cohen, and contributing to a Boccherini Concerti album with Nicholas Altstaedt.
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Beyond ensemble playing, Madeleine has a passion for programming solo and chamber music concerts in intimate settings. She is currently collaborating with violinist Cynthia Freivogel on an Audience in Motion session in Amsterdam, where audiences are encouraged to move freely, breaking away from conventional performance norms. Advocates for music as a catalyst for movement, Cynthia and Madeleine designed this experiment to explore how their performances influence the audience’s physical response.
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Teaching has been a core part of Madeleine’s musical life since she began working with students at age 13. Her pedagogical approach focuses on technical ease, expressive freedom, and embodied learning through the Alexander Technique. Her students have gone on to study at top institutions including Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, and the Koninklijk Conservatorium. She maintains an international private studio, offering both in-person and online lessons, and regularly travels to the U.S. to work with students preparing for programs like Juilliard Pre-College.
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In 2023, Madeleine earned her certification as an Alexander Technique teacher through the Alexander Techniek Centrum in Amsterdam. The Technique has deeply informed her own playing and has become a cornerstone of her teaching, helping musicians cultivate greater presence, awareness, and artistic fluency with ease.
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Whether performing, teaching, or exploring movement through music, Madeleine brings a spirit of curiosity and generosity to every project. She envisions a musical world where technique serves expression, collaboration flourishes, and the creative process remains full of joy.
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