25th anniversary of the International Master Classes in Ostrava for Clarinet and Saxophone

The 25th anniversary of the international courses in Ostrava for clarinet and saxophone will take place from 5 to 10 July 2026 at the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava, the main part of which will be individual lessons, professional lectures, a saxophone ensemble and public concerts of lecturers and course participants.

In addition to individual lessons and chamber music in ensembles, it also focuses on including professional lectures and seminars led by invited specialists on given topics (History and development of the clarinet, Elementary problems in playing the clarinet and saxophone, Basics and development of wind technique, New means of expression and modern techniques of playing the clarinet, History of the French wind school, Jazz elements in artificial music, etc.).

This year we will also focus on preparing clarinetists for the orchestra audition, led by Andrew Marriner (Great Britain), Gabor Varga (Hungary) and Arkadiusz Adamski (Poland). Those interested in studying the historical clarinet, chalumeau or classical basset horn will be assisted by Igor Františák. You will have the opportunity to develop modern clarinet playing techniques under the guidance of Karel Dohnal. The saxophone class will again be led by Philippe Portejoie (France), Pawel Gusnar (Poland) and also Artur Motyka (Poland). A new feature will be the joint study of the saxophone ensemble program, conducted by Pawel Gusnar.

In 5 individual lessons (45 min.), you will have the opportunity to work on improving your playing technique and interpretation of traditional and non-traditional repertoire. You can practically use your newly acquired knowledge and skills at a public concert of course participants, which will be held in the concert hall of the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava, from which an audio-visual recording will be made.

You will have three top professional accompanists at your disposal, with whom you can practice your program during the course. There will of course also be room for chamber music. During the course, products from Buffet Crampon, Gleichweit, D'Addario and Sax Clinic will be presented.

We look forward to your participation!

See you in Ostrava!

Karel Dohnal a Igor Františák

Lecturers

Clarinet:
Arkadiusz Adamski (Poland)
Karel Dohnal (Czech Republic)
Igor Františák (Czech Republic)
Gabor Varga (Hungary, USA)
special guest: Andrew Marriner (Great Britain)

Saxophone:
Philippe Portejoie (France)
Pawel Gusnar (Poland)
Artur Motyka (Poland)

 

 

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