32nd AMEROPA
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC ACADEMY
2026
DATES
Sunday, July 19th – Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 (departures on Monday August 3th).
AMEROPA CHAMBER MUSIC ACADEMY LOCATION
Praha, Czech Republic, Prague Conservatory
Na Rejdišti 1, 110 00 Prague 1
OPENING CEREMONY
to take place on Sunday, July 19th 2026 at 3 pm in Concert Hall of the Prague Conservatory,
Na Rejdišti 1, 110 00 Prague 1
CONCERTS TO TAKE PLACE IN
◊ Prague Conservatory Concert Hall, Na Rejdišti 1, 110 00 Praha 1
◊ Antonín Dvořák Birth House, Kralupská 12, 277 51 Nelahozeves
◊ Bedřich Smetana Museum, Novotného lávka 201/1 Praha 1
◊ Terezian Hall of Břevnov Monastery, Benediktinské arciopatství sv.Vojtěcha a sv. Markéty, Markétská 1, Praha 6 – Břevnov
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The Ameropa is a two-weeks of studies and perform at International Academy of chamber music, fully dedicated to this noble music field
Program will include chamber music and ensemble rehearsals and public performances live or online
Participants will be scheduled typically into 3 – 4 chamber groups of various settings
Each ensemble will have by faculty coached rehearsal regularly every second day
In addition, several workshops and seminars will be organized in free time
Additional individual lessons are possible only outside of main study schedule and are covered separately between student and teacher
ENSEMBLES AND INSTRUMENTATION
The Chamber Academy is open to all strings, winds of “woodwind quintet” (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, french horn), vocalists, harp and pianists in all player and age categories
Ensemblemates are selected for the ensembles according to their individual performance level and potential personal repertory requests
The ensembles will be able to perform their studied program at public concerts
In the second week, it is possible to choose a study chamber repertory combined with the orchestral studies, in cooperation with Filarmonietta Praga www.filarmoniettapraga.cz
PROGRAM: Concert commemorating the anniversaries of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) and Antonín Rejcha (1770–1836)
NOTE: For a more detailed placement in the Ameropa Chamber Ensembles, please include a link to a video or audio recording of you performing your current repertoire in the “Recording Link” section of the application form. Thank you
ACCOMMODATION
Basic hostel accommodation.
Accommodation is provided at Masaryk College Prague.
Address: Thákurova 1, 160 41 Prague 6
https://www.masarykovakolej.cz
This location offers services in the area of hostel housing and has a three-star hotel in the same building as well. Upgrades are possible.
The facility is located at the metro station A “Dejvicka”, just 3 stops from the Conservatory.
Another advantage is the easy connection to the airport (less than 20 minutes).
If necessary, additional accommodation is available outside the main event dates.
NOTE: People who do not prefer to use the accommodation options of Ameropa, can arrange their own accommodation and will receive a reduction of € 300 from the price of the Ameropa Programs.
PARTICIPATION FEES
◊ € 2490 for active participants
◊ € 2390 for active participants „Early registration“ – till March 30th, 2026
◊ € 1390 for passive participants
◊ € 70 registration fee
FEES INCLUDE
Tuition
Registration fee
Basic hostel lodging in 2 or 3 bed rooms (a limited number of single rooms may be available at an additional cost)
Daily breakfasts. Lunches on weekdays and / or several complimentary group dinners
Free tickets for all Academy concerts
Group travel expenses in the Czech republic in case of events organized by Ameropa during the Academy
Complimentary Prague city transportation pass for entire period of Ameropa
Possibly COVID 19 additional hygienic regulations in school and Ameropa group events (Note: all participants are responsible for using their individual virus protection (masks) up to official rules, actually valid in Czech Republic to the date of events)
FEES DO NOT INCLUDE
Personal travel expense
Personal travel, health nor any other insurance
Daily dinners
PARTICIPANTS APPLICATIONS
Please fill the online application form on
www.ameropa.org
(availiable from 22 February)
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026
The registration fee of € 70 must be paid when submitting the Academy application
An application is valid if registration fee and over half of the cost (50%) is sent to Ameropa’s account before April 30, 2026
OTHER REGULATIONS
Please note that the registration fee will only be returned to applicants who cannot be registered because of the course being overbooked
The registration fee will not be returned for any reason to applicants who have already been successfully registered
All registered participants will receive detailed information about the program at the beginning of July by e-mail
AMEROPA MANAGEMENT – CONTACTS
Professor Vadim Mazo, Violin, Viola
Ameropa Artistic Director and Founder
E-mail gvmazo@msn.com
Mgr. MgA. Jiří Havlík, French Horn
Director of Ameropa z.s.
E-mail jirihavlik2016@email.cz
Dr. Wenli Zhou, Piano
Program Coordinator
E-mail wenli_zhou@hotmail.com