International Conducting Masterclass

with

The North Czech
Philharmonic Orchestra Teplice

Norbert Baxa

REPERTOIRE

Antonín Dvořák — Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70

Antonín Dvořák — Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88

Antonín Dvořák — Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Dates: July 18–24, 2026
  • Maximum number of participants: 8
  • 2 days preliminary rehearsals with piano accompaniment
  • Preliminary rehearsals: 2 days with piano accompaniment
  • Orchestral rehearsals: 4 days with the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice, providing each participant with at least 100 minutes of podium time
  • General rehearsal and final concert: with the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice at the House of Culture Teplice
  • Recording: professionally produced video recording of the final concert
  • Tuition fee: €1,490
  • application fee: 50 EUR (non-refundable)
  • Application fee: €50 (non-refundable)
  • Application deadline: March 31, 2026
  • Languages of instruction: English, German, Italian

ABOUT

Our conducting masterclass offers a unique opportunity to study three of Antonín Dvořák’s major symphonies in collaboration with the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice, under the guidance of Maestro Norbert Baxa. In addition to individual lessons with piano accompaniment and numerous rehearsals with the symphonic orchestra, participants will gain a comprehensive overview of traditional interpretative approaches to these works.

SCHEDULE

July 18 to July  24, 2026

  1. 10:00 – 13:00 individual lessons with piano accompaniment
    14:00 – 17:00 individual lessons with piano accompaniment
  2. 10:00 – 13:00 individual lessons with piano accompaniment
    14:00 – 17:00 individual lessons with piano accompaniment
  3. 9:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra
  4. 9:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra
  5. 9:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra
  6. 9:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra
  7. 10:00 general rehearsal
    19:00 concert at the House of Culture Teplice

REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate is required to prepare the full published programme of the masterclass and to indicate their repertoire preferences, in order of priority, in the application form. It is possible to select individual movements from different symphonies. The specific repertoire for each candidate will be discussed after a successful application. 

APPLICATION

Candidates should fill in online application form with an attached video recording (minimum length 5 minutes) of themselves conducting a concert or opera. Rehearsal or performance videos are acceptable.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

TUITION FEES

  • Tuition fee: €1,490
  • Application fee: €50
    (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) must be received no later than March 31, 2026
  • Candidates will be informed of admission no later than April 5, 2026
  • Deadline for payment of 50% of the tuition fee: April 15, 2026
  • Deadline for payment of the full tuition fee: May 31, 2026