CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS

with

The North Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Teplice

Norbert Baxa

BASIC INFO

  • from March 31st to April 5th, 2024
  • maximum 6 participants
  • 2 days preliminary rehearsals with piano accompaniment and soloists - total 120 min. individual lessons for each participant
  • 4 days rehearsals with the orchestra - total 120 min. podium time with the full North Czech Philharmonic Orchestra for each participant 
  • tuition fee: 990 EUR
  • application fee: 50 EUR (non-refundable)
  • application deadline: January 15th, 2024
  • teaching languages: English, German, Italian

REPERTOIRE

  • Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 / Symphony No. 9
  • Bedřich Smetana: The Bartered Bride – overture
  • Bedřich Smetana: The Bartered Bride, aria Mařenka Oh, jaký žal… Ten lásky sen….
  • Leoš Janáček: Jenufa – scene VI, Act II Už je večer... Zdrávas Maria... (aria Jenufa)
  • Richard Wagner: Meistersinger – overture
  • Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus – overture
  • Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus, Csárdás Rosalinde

SCHEDULE

March 31st to April 5th, 2024

  1. 10:00 – 13:00 rehearsals with piano & soloists
    14:00 – 17:00 rehearsals with piano & soloists
  1. 10:00 – 13:00 rehearsals with piano & soloists
    14:00 – 17:00 rehearsals with piano & soloists
  2. 09:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra
  3. 09:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra
  4. 09:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra & soloists
  5. 09:00 – 12:45 rehearsal with orchestra & soloists

REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate is required to prepare the full published programme of the masterclass. The repertoire preference of 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: 990 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

  • application forms and recordings must be received no later than January 15th, 2024
  • candidates will be informed of admittance no later than January 20th, 2024
  • deadline for payment of 50 percent of tuition is February 1st, 2024
  • deadline for payment of full tuition is March 1st, 2024