Quality – Practice – Experience

Master the art of
SOLO violin playing with orchestra

Join the prestigious Koutnik Academy for an intensive violin masterclass and conducting masterclass with professional concert in new great concert hall. Two masterclasses for conductors and violinist under excellent guidance of Prof. Tomas Koutnik (conducting) and Prof. Ivan Straus (violin)
will be held in Karlovy Vary.
Two selected violinists will perform a solo piece in an evening public concert with the symphony orchestra.

The Masterclass takes place from 9 – 13 February 2025 for conductors
and from 10 – 13 February 2025 for violinists

Deadline for conductors: 5.1.2025
Deadline for violinists: 22.1.2025

Educating young conductors passionately

About Us

Koutnik Academy, under the direction of Tomas Koutnik, has been a leading institution for educating aspiring conductors in the Czech Republic since 1995. With a focus on enhancing conducting skills and preparing students for the professional world, the academy is now opening worldwide.

Led by Tomas Koutnik, a highly respected personality in orchestral conducting, who is among the best conducting pedagogues in Europe. He teaches at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and from 2024 also privately at his Koutnik Academy. As a mentor and supervisor, Tomáš uses his extensive expertise to guide students in improving their skills and mastering the complexity of the conducting profession.

Through our unique orchestral masterclasses, have the opportunity to enter the real professional world of conducting and lead orchestral concerts with a professional orchestra presenting compositions that appear at world conducting competitions and in orchestral dramaturgy. We invite you to join our special program in Karlovy Vary in February 2025.

Explore Our Academy

Discover Our offer

Explore the offer and improve your skills in orchestral conducting.
Masterclasses are intended for advanced conducting students and professional conductors and are organized with professional orchestras in the Czech Republic and Europe.

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lots of time on Stage

Valuable live experience with a professional orchestra.

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Analysis and preparation of score with piano

Conducting preparation with piano before first rehearsal with professional orchestra.

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conducting techniques

Methods to improve conducting technique.

A Conductor Holding a Baton

Rehearse professionally without problems

Working on communication with the orchestra.

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2 proffessional concerts

Two public concerts with professional orchestra for all active participants.

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analysis with video and lecturer

Video analysis of score after the rehearsal with the orchestra.

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Interpretive styles

Discussing different approaches to interpretation

A Person Playing Violin

A recipe for quality orchestral sound

Developing sound goals with the orchestra.

Attend Our Masterclass

Experience a week of conducting insights and mentorship under Tomas Koutnik’s guidance.

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Why Choose Us

Highly professional and experienced guidance

Learn from the best, improve your skills and lead orchestral concerts with new experiences.

Expert Guidance from Tomas Koutnik

Hands-On Learning Experience

Exclusive Orchestral Concert Opportunities

Picture Journey Through Our Events

Virtual Tour of Masterclasses

From our unforgettable activities.

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Hear From Our Students

Student Testimonials

Discover what our participants have to say about their Koutnik Academy experience.

Attend Our Masterclass

Experience a week of conducting insights and mentorship under Tomas Koutnik’s guidance.

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