MOZART in PRAGUE

INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS

with

North Bohemian Theatre orchestra

Norbert Baxa

REPERTOIRE

  • W. A. Mozart:
    Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 “Prague”
  • W. A. Mozart:
    Don Giovanni (selected numbers)

    BASIC INFO

    • Dates: October 17–23, 2026
    • Location: Academy of Performing Arts in Prague & Municipal Theatre in Ústí nad Labem
    • Maximum number of participants: 6
    • Preliminary rehearsals: 2 days with piano accompaniment at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
    • Orchestral rehearsals: 3 days with the Orchestra of the North Czech Theatre in Ústí nad Labem, providing each participant with at least 100 minutes of podium time
    • General rehearsal and final concert: with the Orchestra of the North Czech Theatre at the Municipal Theatre in Ústí nad Labem & soloists
    • Recording: professionally produced video recording of the final concert
    • Tuition fee:
       – Active participation: €1,690
       – Passive participation: €490
    • Application fee: €50 (non-refundable, required for active participants only)
    • Application deadline: June 15, 2026
    • Languages of instruction: English, German, Italian

    ABOUT

    Our conducting masterclass offers a unique opportunity to study two major works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that are closely connected with the city of Prague. The masterclass will begin at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where individual lessons and musical rehearsals with soloists accompanied by piano will take place.

    The third day of the masterclass will be dedicated to a visit to the Estates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo)—the historic venue where the opera Don Giovanni premiered in 1787—followed by transportation to the city of Ústí nad Labem.

    The second part of the masterclass will consist of four rehearsals with the Orchestra of the North Czech Theatre, followed by a general rehearsal and a final concert conducted by all active participants.

    FULL REPERTOIRE

    • W. A. Mozart: Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 “Prague”
    • W. A. Mozart: Don Giovanni (selected numbers)
      • Overture
      • No. 2 – Recitativo accompagnato and Duet “Ma qual mai… Fuggi, crudele…”
        Donna Anna, Don Ottavio
      • No. 4 – Aria “Madamina, il catalogo è questo”
        Leporello
      • No. 6 – Aria “Ho capito, signor sì”
        Masetto
      • No. 7 – Duettino “Là ci darem la mano”
        Zerlina, Don Giovanni
      • No. 8 – Aria “Ah fuggi il traditor”
        Donna Elvira
      • No. 11 – Aria “Fin ch’han dal vino”
        Don Giovanni
      • No. 12 – Aria “Batti, batti, o bel Masetto”
        Zerlina
      • No. 21 – Aria “Il mio tesoro intanto”
        Don Ottavio
      • No. 23 – Recitativo accompagnato and Rondo “Crudele!… Non mi dir”
        Donna Anna
      • Final Scene “Ah dove è il perfido…”

    SCHEDULE

    October 17–23, 2026

    Location: Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

    1. 10:00–13:00 — Individual lessons with piano accompaniment
      14:00–17:00 — Individual lessons with piano accompaniment
    2. 10:00–13:00 — Ensemble rehearsals with soloists and piano accompaniment
      14:00–17:00 — Ensemble rehearsals with soloists and piano accompaniment
    3. Guided tour of the Estates Theatre followed by transport to the city of Ústí nad Labem

    Location: Municipal Theatre in Ústí nad Labem

    1. 9:30 – 12:30 Rehearsal with orchestra
    2. 9:30 – 12:30 Rehearsal with orchestra
    3. 9:30 – 12:30 Rehearsal with orchestra
      18:00 – 21:00 Rehearsal with orchestra
    4.  09:30 – 13:00  General rehearsal
      19:00 — Final Concert

    REQUIREMENTS

    Each candidate is required to prepare the full published programme of the masterclass.

    APPLICATION

    Applicants must submit the completed form together with an attached video recording (minimum length 5 minutes) of themselves conducting a concert or opera. Both rehearsal and performance videos are acceptable.

      ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

      Accommodation

      After confirmation of participation, all successful applicants, both active and passive, will receive accommodation options in both cities.

      TUITION FEE

      • Active participation: €1,690
      • Passive participation: €490
      • Application fee: €50
        (non-refundable, required for active participants only)

      The tuition fee covers all costs directly related to the masterclass, including the guided tour of the Estates Theatre and transport from Prague to Ústí nad Labem on October 19.

      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

      • The completed application form, video recording, and payment confirmation of the application fee (€50, required for active participants only) must be received no later than June 15, 2026
      • Candidates will be informed of admission no later than June 20, 2026
      • Deadline for payment of 50% of the tuition fee: June 25, 2026
      • Deadline for payment of the full tuition fee: July 30, 2026