WESTMEETSEAST INAMEROPA!22nd International Chamber Music Festival and Courses18. – 25. 7. 2015 * Solo Master Classes * Brandýs nad Labem26. 7. – 8. 8. 2015 * Chamber Music * Praha * AMEROPA.ORG

AMEROPA – INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL AND COURSESAmeropa offers, to music students as well as to professional and amateur musicians, intensive chamber music study. All registered students will participate in chamber music rehearsals and coaching, master classes and lectures. Concerts are performed at different locations both in Prague and in the surrounding historic cities – participants have the privilege of performing in some of the most celebrated concert halls of the Czech Republic.

AMEROPA SOLO MASTERCLASSESAs the most important component of individual development, Ameropa offers a week of solo masterclasses for all “Ameropa instruments”. The solo masterclass is held in Brandýs nad Labem, 20 km north-east from the city of Prague, easily reached by Prague’s public transport. The solo week will be opened by a faculty concert, and closed by three concerts of participants.

AMEROPA YOUTH PROGRAMAt the Chamber Music Festival in Prague, Ameropa offers a special program for young musicians under the age of 15 years. This program aims to promote musical, cultural and social relationships among youth from different countries, even if they have no previous chamber music experience. In addition to the regular Ameropa chamber music schedule, the Prague Youth Program students will par ticipate in age-related educational, recreational, and social activities.

AMEROPA INTENSIVE PROGRAMAmeropa Intensive Program is designed for professional track performance students who wish to work very intensively. Pre-formed ensembles are given the opportunity of mentor-ship with working professional chamber musicians, allowing them to develop and excel as an ensemble. Ameropa Intensive Program Groups will be offered longer coaching sessions each work day, and they will be expected to find ample rehearsal time daily plus individual practice.

COMPOSER-PERFORMERS PROGRAMThe Ameropa Composition Course is designed for Ameropa Chamber Music participants who are interested in composing. Composition participants will enjoy a daily individual composition class as well as workshops and master classes with experienced composers, to discuss ideas, styles and compositional techniques such as instrumentation. The best chamber music works should be studied by Ameropa participants and/or faculty ensembles and will be performed in some of Ameropa concerts.

AMEROPA INTERNATIONAL CONCERTANTE COMPETITIONThe Concertante Competition, featuring concerti for two or more soloists with chamber or symphonic orchestra, helps young artists excel on the threshold of their careers.

PASSIVE PARTICIPATIONAmeropa offers the oppor tunity to par ticipate in all Ameropa programs, without active playing and enjoying half board and hotel accommodation. Embark upon a fascinating exploration of Czech history and cultural heritage. Discover the many architectural and musical beauties of Prague, once called “The Florence of the North”.