A novelty of the Festival are masterclasses led by artists-in-residence of the Festival. This year, it is Ivo Kahánek, a pianist born in Janáček’s region, and graduated from the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava. Today, Ivo Kahánek is one of the leading European pianists. In the masterclass, he will focus on the piano work of Leoš Janáček, to which he systematically devotes himself as a performer.
The programme of the masterclass:
Piano works by Leoš Janáček
What the masterclass will be like and what you will take from it:
The masterclass will focus on studying Leoš Janáček’s piano work in all its aspects, and in the authentic environment of the author’s birthplace. Active participants are guaranteed at least two teaching lessons, but if necessary and permitted by the current time availability, the lessons can be extended – the main criterion for us is not the exact time, but the quality of the result. During the masterclass, active and passive participants will have the opportunity to participate in the additional programme which includes a lecture by the General Director of the Czech Philharmonic, Mgr. David Mareček Ph.D. on the presentation of young artists-beginners and the way to promote them within the concert life, a tour to Janáček’s birthplace and memorial, etc. The masterclass will be concluded with a gala concert.
The masterclass will be led by Ivo Kahánek
https://ivokahanek.cz/en/
Tentative programme:
- 11/6
11.00 – 13.00 arrival, accommodation (checking-in the hotel)
14.00 checking the attendance, specification of the schedule of lessons and practice hours
15.00 – 19.00 masterclass No. 1 - 12/6
10.00 – 12.00 masterclass No. 2
12.00 – 14.00 lunch break
14.00 – 18.00 masterclass No. 3 - 13/6
10:00 – 11:00 a lecture by the director of the Czech Philharmonic, Mgr. David Mareček, Ph.D., on the presentation of young artists-beginners and the way to promote them within the concert life - afternoon dress rehearsal
- additional programme (a visit to the birthplace of Leoš Janáček, his memorial, etc.)
- 16:00 concert
- handing over of certificates, moderated by Jaromír Javůrek, the festival director
The masterclass is focused on the interpretation of piano compositions by Leoš Janáček and takes place in a hall in Leoš Janáček Primary School in Hukvaldy.
The programme includes
- 2 teaching lessons (45 minutes each) for all active participants
- the opportunity to perform at the final gala concert
- plenty of practice hours
- the possibility to record an audio from the concert
- the possibility to purchase music materials and publications about L. Janáček
- an attractive and interesting additional programme
At the end, each active participant will receive a certificate of completion of the masterclass.
It is possible to attend the masterclass both actively or passively.
Active participation is recommended to:
- students and graduates of conservatories and art colleges
- laureates of regional competitions of art schools, and other piano competitions for children and the youth
Masterclass Fee
Passive participants: 500 CZK / 20 EUR
Active participants: 1 500 CZK / 60 EUR
A binding application must be submitted by 31 May 2021, and the masterclass fee must be paid by the beginning of the masterclass.
Application
The application must be completed electronically here.
The application is submitted by both active and passive participants
The application deadline is May 31, 2021.
Selected participants will be informed about their admission to the masterclass by June 5. The masterclass fee must be paid after receiving the letter of admission, and the confirmation of payment of the masterclass fee must be sent to the following email address: vstupenky@mhflj.cz (a copy of the bank statement, etc.).
Arrival and Admission of Participants
Checking the attendance, specification of the schedule of lessons and practice hours:
11 June from 14:00 in the anteroom of the hall of the Primary School of Leoš Janáček in Hukvalkdy
Accommodation:
the Hukvaldy Hotel, https://hotelhukvaldy.cz/