INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS

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PROGRAMME

  • Georges Bizet:
    Carmen – fully staged opera performance

    BASIC INFO

    • from October 18th to October 24th, 2025
    • maximum 6 participants
    • 2 days preliminary rehearsals with soloists and piano accompaniment
    • 4 days of rehearsals with the orchestra and the full North Bohemian Opera Ensemble – total 100 min. podium time for each participant
    • fully staged opera performance shared among all participants of the masterclass
    • professionally produced video recording of the final public rehearsal
    • tuition fee: 1.690 EUR
    • application fee: 50 EUR (non-refundable)
    • application deadline: August 20th, 2025
    • teaching languages: English, German, Italian

    ABOUT

    The masterclass is designed for advanced conducting students and young professional conductors. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the opera ensemble of the North Bohemian Theatre of Opera and Ballet under the guidance of Norbert Baxa.

    The masterclass follows the structure of professional theatre rehearsals. The process begins with rehearsals with soloists accompanied by piano, and then progresses to full rehearsals with orchestra, chorus, and the entire ensemble. The highlight of the masterclass is a fully staged public performance conducted by the participants.

    SCHEDULE

    from October 18th to October 24th, 2025

    1. 10:00 – 14:00 ensemble rehearsal with soloists accompanied by piano
    2. 10:00 – 14:00 ensemble rehearsal with soloists accompanied by piano
    3. 09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra
    4. 09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra and soloist
    5. 09:30 – 12:30 09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra, soloists and chorus
    6. 09:30 – 12:30 09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra, soloists, chorus and ballet
    7. 19:00 fully staged public performance

    REQUIREMENTS

    Each candidate is required to complete the application form and indicate their level of preference for each act. The final repertoire will be discussed individually upon successful acceptance.

    APPLICATION

    Applicants must submit the completed form along with:

    • Proof of payment of the application fee (50 EUR)
    • A video recording (minimum length: 5 minutes) showing themselves conducting either a concert or opera. Both rehearsal and performance videos are accepted.

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    TUITION FEE

    • Tuition fee: 1.690 EUR
    • application fee: 50 EUR (non-refundable)

    Travel costs, health insurance and accommodation are NOT included in the tuition fee.

    All payments should be transferred to the following bank account:

    Česká spořitelna
    Mírové náměstí 2,
    400 01 Ústí nad Labem
    IBAN: CZ03 0800 0000 0019 7050 7253
    BIC (SWIFT): GIBACZPX

    Evropská Hudební Akademie Teplice
    – EUROPEAN MUSIC ACADEMY in Teplice z.s.
    Dvořákova 1543/12
    400 01 Ústí nad Labem
    IC: 270 53 903

    DEADLINES

    • completed application form, video recording and payment confirmation of the application fee (50 EUR) must be received no later than August 20th, 2025
    • candidates will be informed of admittance no later than August 25th, 2025
    • deadline for payment of 50 percent of the tuition is no later than August 31st, 2025
    • The final deadline for full tuition payment is September 15th, 2025