INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS

with

North Bohemian Theatre orchestra

Norbert Baxa

PROGRAMME

  • Antonín Dvořák:
    Rusalka – fully staged opera performance

    BASIC INFO

    • from January 3th to January 11th, 2026
    • location: Municipal Theatre in Ústí and Labem (Divadlo města Ústí nad Labem)
    • 3 days preliminary rehearsals with soloists and piano accompaniment
    • 5 days of rehearsals with the orchestra and the full North Bohemian Opera Ensemble – total 120 min. podium time for each participant
    • fully staged opera performance shared among all participants of the masterclass
    • professionally produced video recording of the performance
    • tuition fee: 1.690 EUR
    • application fee: 50 EUR (non-refundable)
    • application deadline: November 15th, 2025
    • instruction available in: 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 January 3rd to January 11th, 2026

    1. 17:00 – 21:00 ensemble rehearsal with soloists accompanied by piano
    2. 10:00 – 14:00 ensemble rehearsal with soloists accompanied by piano
    3. 10:00 – 14:00 ensemble rehearsal with soloists accompanied by piano
    4.  09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra
    5. 09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra and soloists
    6. 09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra and soloists
    7. 09:30 – 12:30 rehearsal with orchestra, soloists and chorus
    8. 09:30 – 13:00 rehearsal with orchestra, soloists, chorus and ballet
    9. 17:00 fully staged public performance

    REQUIREMENTS

    Each candidate is required to complete the application form and indicate preferred opera acts, listed in order of preference. The final repertoire will be discussed individually after a successful application.

    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 November 15th, 2025
    • candidates will be informed of admittance no later than November 20th, 2025
    • deadline for payment of 50 percent of the tuition is  November 25th, 2025
    • The final deadline for full tuition payment is December 10th, 2025