Maestro Martin Sieghart & The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra
6-day masterclass for conductors
April 25 - 30, 2026, Pardubice, Czech Republic.
Only one spot left for this masterclass!
Repertoire:
• Beethoven: Symphony No. 8
• Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella, Suite from the ballet (1920)
• Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: The Hebrides, Overture
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 - Overture
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 Act IV, No.28 Susanna's Recitativo & Aria “Giunse alfin il momento…Deh vieni, non tardar"
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Così fan tutte - Fiordiligi's Recitativo & Aria "Temerari.. Come scoglio.."(6')
• Antonín Dvořák: Svatební košile (The Spectre's Bride, Op.69), Op. 69, B 135 (9') No. 2 Soprano solo "Zel bohu, zel, kde muj taticek?" Soloist: Hee Kang, soprano
Conductors are expected to purchase and study their scores before the start of the masterclass for conductors. It is important that you listen to the pieces and prepare them as much as possible to gain the maximum benefits from the masterclass.
Concert
The concert program will be divided among participants. The Final concert will be held at 7pm on the 30th of April 2026 at the City Concert Hall, Pardubice
The concert program will be divided among participants. Apply to the masterclass
Martin Sieghart is one of the most versatile musicians of his country. He is a conductor of worldwide demand, a teacher of many successful international students, a founder and music director of several festivals, a former longstanding principal cellist of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, organist, repetiteur and has acted as an accompanist on the piano for his own Opera and Orchestral projects.
• Honorary Principal Conductor with the Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra (Holland) (since 2009)
• Chief conductor of the Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra (Holland) (since 2003)
• Permanent quest conductor with New Japan Philharmonic and Brucknerhaus Orchestra Linz
• Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz. (2000-2016)
• Artistic Director of the chamber orchestra "Spirit of Europe" (2005-2008)
• Founder & Artistic Director of the opera festival "Mozart in Reinsberg" (2002-2006)
• Principal Guest Conductor of the Israel Chamber Orchestra (Israel) (since 2012)
• Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Linz's opera (1992-2000)
• Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz (1992)
• Co-founder of the "EntArteOpera" festival together with Susanne Thomasberger and Philipp Harnoncourt. (since 1997)
• Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra ( 1990-1995)
The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestrawas founded in Pardubice in 1969 and has since grown into one of the Czech Republic’s most respected and versatile professional ensembles, with more than 55 years of uninterrupted concert activity behind it. This is a full-scale, highly experienced symphony orchestra that regularly performs with a large lineup of around 40 outstanding musicians, delivering the power, colour and precision of a true symphonic body. Over decades of intensive work, the orchestra has appeared on the most prestigious European stages — from the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Musikverein in Vienna to the Philharmonie in Berlin and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris — collaborating with world-class soloists and internationally acclaimed conductors. Its broad repertoire ranges from Viennese classics and Romantic masterpieces to contemporary works and innovative cross-genre projects, all performed with the maturity that only decades of daily professional practice can bring. With hundreds of recordings for leading labels and regular invitations to major festivals such as the Prague Spring and Smetana’s Litomyšl, the orchestra has proven itself as a reliable and inspiring partner for the most demanding artistic challenges. Conductors choosing to work with this large, battle-hardened professional ensemble at the Izhor Masterclass can therefore expect exceptional musical responsiveness, rich orchestral sound and the highest level of technical and artistic support throughout every session. Orchestra setting: 2.2.2.2 / 2.2.1.0 / 6.6.4.4.2, timpani, harp
We have successfully cooperated with this wonderful orchestra since February 2021.
Language
The masterclass will be taught in English, Maestro Sieghart can speak also German, French, Italien, Dutch.
Recording
Video recording of orchestra rehearsals and the concert is included in the price.
All sessions with the orchestra will be video recorded and each conductor will receive his/her videos via Internet.
Contact the workshop manager for the active participant fee — our conducting masterclass offers flexible, very affordable pricing with a personalized plan tailored just for you. Active participant fee includes:
- conducting the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra | * 90 minutes
- individual lessons with Maestro Martin Sieghart | * 60 minutes of podium time in four-hands piano sessions;
- participation in all meetings, classes, rehearsals;
- the final concert;
- recorded orchestra rehearsals and the final concert.
Semi-active participant fee is €600 Semi-active participant fee includes:
- 90 minutes of podium time in four hand piano sessions
- listening all the meetings, classes, rehearsals and the final concert
- possible time with the orchestra
Please email the Masterclass manager regarding other options. Daily Visitors' (passive participation) fee is €40
There is no registration/application fee. Payment schedule
- 25 % of the participant fee has to be paid upon the organizers` confirmation of your participation;
- the rest of the fee has to be paid via bank transfer 30 days before the masterclass starts at the latest.
The deposit is 100% refundable only in case of cancellation of the masterclass by the organizer.
For an individual payment plan please contact the Course Manager
Accommodation
Accommodation costs must be covered by each participant of the masterclass for conductors. You can stay in any other hotel.
Transportation
Travel costs must be covered by each participant. Getting from Prague to Pardubice by Train
1½h, hourly IC/EC trains; 1h, SC Pendolino every two hours.
Fast trains (category R) are useless at this route, they're slower and cost the same as IC/EC.
Regular fare is € 14, second person in a group (of 2 or more) pays € 8, extra people pay € 7, SporoTiket is € 8.
Link: Click here to read more about trains from Prague to Pardubice.
Don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will help you to manage your trip. The Certificate of participation will be provided for all Participants who have completed the masterclass for conductors.
Apply to the masterclass Apply to the masterclass Masterclasses for conductors with a full-size orchestra. Conducting Programs include Opera & Orchestral Conducting masterclasses and workshops, Masterclass venues & locations: Prague, Pardubice, Marienbad, Karlovy Vary.
