International Conducting Masterclass

with

The North Czech
Philharmonic Orchestra Teplice

Norbert Baxa

REPERTOIRE

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov — Scheherazade, Op. 35

Igor Stravinsky — The Firebird, (1919 Suite)

Béla Bartók — Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Dates: November 7–13, 2026
  • Maximum number of participants: 8
  • Preliminary rehearsals: 2 days with piano accompaniment
  • Orchestral rehearsals: 5 days with the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice, providing each participant with at least 120 minutes of podium time
  • Final public rehearsal with professionally produced video recording
  • Tuition fee: €1,490
  • Application deadline: September 1, 2026
  • Languages of instruction: English, German, Italian

ABOUT

Our conducting masterclass offers a unique opportunity to study three major symphonic masterpieces 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 symphony orchestra, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of interpretative approaches, conducting technique, rehearsal strategy, and effective collaboration with a professional symphony orchestra.

The course concludes with a public final rehearsal, providing each participant with the opportunity to present the results of their work during the masterclass and make a professionally produced video recording suitable for a professional portfolio. The repertoire conducted during the final rehearsal is selected individually by each participant from the works studied throughout the masterclass.

SCHEDULE

November 7–13, 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 - 13:45 final public rehearsal with professionally produced video recording

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.

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
    (no application fee)

Travel costs, health insurance and accommodation are NOT included in the tuition fee.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

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

DEADLINE

  • The completed application form, together with a video recording, must be submitted no later than September 1, 2026.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process within five days of submitting their application. Applications will be accepted until the course reaches full capacity.