International Conducting Masterclass

with

The North Czech
Philharmonic Orchestra Teplice

Norbert Baxa

REPERTOIRE

I. Engelbert Humperdinck — Hänsel und Gretel (selections)

1. Overture

Erstes Bild Daheim
2. Erste Scene /Hänsel, Gretel

Zweites Bild Im Walde
3. Erste Scene /Hänsel, Gretel
4. Zweite Scene /Hänsel, Gretel + Sandmännchen

Drittes Bild Das Knusperhäuschen
5. Dritte Scene / Hänsel, Gretel + Hexe

II. Antonín Dvořák — Rusalka (selections)

Act I.
1. No. 25 – No. 45 /Scene Rusalka, Vodník „Hastrmánku, tatíčku!... – Měsíčku na nebi… “
2. No. 48 – No. 73 /Scene Rusalka, Ježibaba „Lkáním, štkáním… – Čury mury fuk…”
3. No. 85 (4 bars before) – end of Act I. /Aria Princ „Vidino divná, přesladká…– Vím, že jsi kouzlo…”

Act II.
4. No. 20 – No. 48 /Scene Princ, Cizí kněžna – Polonaise – Aria Vodník „Běda! Běda!... – Celý svět…”

Act III.
5. No. 2 – No. 16 /Aria Rusalka „Necitelná vodní moci…”
6. No. 24 – No. 27 (5 bars after) /Aria Ježibaba „Lidskou krví…”
7. No. 59 – No. 70 /Scene Wood-sprites „Mám, zlaté vlásky mám…”Q

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Dates: August 8–14, 2026
  • Maximum number of participants: 8
  • Numerous rehearsals with soloists accompanied by piano
  • Four days of rehearsals with the orchestra, providing each participant with a minimum of 100 minutes of podium time with the full North Czech Philharmonic Teplice
  • General rehearsal and final concert with the full North Czech Philharmonic Teplice at the House of Culture Teplice
  • 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: April 15, 2026
  • Teaching languages: English, German, Italian

ABOUT

Our programme offers conductors — advanced students and young professionals — the opportunity to work on two selected operatic works with the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice under the guidance of Maestro Norbert Baxa. The close connection with the International Opera Studio Programme allows conductors to gain valuable experience working with young opera singers, guided by internationally recognised lecturers. The highlight of the programme is the final concert with orchestra, conducted by all active participants, providing an exceptional platform for artistic collaboration between singers and conductors.

SCHEDULE

August 8-14, 2026

  1. 10:00 – 13:00 ensemble rehearsals accompanied by piano
    14:00 – 17:00 ensemble rehearsals accompanied by piano
  2. 10:00 – 13:00 ensemble rehearsals accompanied by piano
    14:00 – 17:00 ensemble rehearsals accompanied by piano
  3. 9:00 – 12:00 rehearsal with orchestra
    13:00 – 16:00 rehearsal with orchestra
  4. 9:30 – 13:15 rehearsal with orchestra & soloists
    14:00 – 17:00 ensemble rehearsal accompanied by piano
  5. 9:30 – 13:15 rehearsal with orchestra & soloists
    14:00 – 17:00 ensemble rehearsal accompanied by piano
  6. 9:30 – 13:15 rehearsal with orchestra & soloists
    14:00 – 17:00 ensemble rehearsal accompanied by piano
  7. 10:00 general rehearsal
    19:00 concert in 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. 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 April 15, 2026
  • Candidates will be informed of admission no later than April 20, 2026
  • Deadline for payment of 50% of the tuition fee: April 30, 2026
  • Deadline for payment of the full tuition fee: May 31, 2026