SCHEDULE

Classes at the summer school primarily take place in the morning, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The exact content of each class is determined by the instructors, but it is customary for participants and their instructor to agree on a rough schedule for the entire week during the first session. During free periods, participants can attend other classes, practice, play in ensembles, or simply relax.

In the afternoon, the program includes orchestral and ensemble classes, listening seminars, and lectures. In the evenings, there are usually concerts featuring guest performances by professional Czech ensembles or the summer school instructors. The final two days are reserved for student concerts, dance and children’s performances. Late-night dance events, where students bring the folk traditions of their countries, have become particularly popular.

During the summer school, you may actively participate in two classes, or exceptionally in three, provided there are no scheduling conflicts between them. Participation in selected second classes (Choir, Baroque Orchestra, Sacred Music Singing) is free of charge. Participation in additional classes is subject to a fee (see below). Enrollment for a paid second class opens on May 12, 2025.

The fee for the second class is the same as for the first (180 EUR / 130 EUR).

If you choose one of the following classes as your second class, the fee per participant is 40 EUR:

• Cornelia Demmer – Lute Ensembles

• Corina Marti – Medieval and Renaissance Ensemble Music

The Singing at the Church Service (taught by Ondřej Šmíd) may also be attended free of charge as a third optional class. You must indicate your interest on the application form so that the instructor has an idea of the number of participants.

Alternatively, you may choose to attend only one class and spend your remaining free time participating in ad-hoc ensembles formed on-site (without an instructor). You can sing or play music in Valtice nearly anytime, anywhere, and with anyone—it’s entirely up to you and completely free!

Morning sessions will include:
– solo vocal and instrumental classes
– recorder ensembles
– acting class
– music & drama class for youth
– children’s orchestra and Eva Káčerková’s children’s class
– Gregorian chant class
– choral class with Robert Hugo
– and dance classes with Letizia Dradi and Bruno Benne

Afternoons will feature:
– baroque orchestra
– dance class with Kateřina Klementová
– vocal ensembles with Poppy Holden
– solo singing class with Irena Troupová
– singing at the church service

Complet list of classes and tutors https://www.early-music.cz/en/tutors-classes/