International violin master classes by Bohuslav Matoušek and his distinguished graduates

14. - 21. 8. 2026




The courses take place on 14. - 21. 8. 2026.. The course fee is 13 000 (Czech crowns) or 540 €. It includes 4 individual lessons, accommodation for 7 nights with breakfast and free attendance to the concerts and masterclasses.
On Friday, August 14, the opening benefit concert "For the Castle" will take place, featuring soloists Bohuslav Matoušek, Patrik Sedlář and other former graduates accompanied by and other former graduates from the chamber orchestra Musica Minore.

The final concert of the students will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Furthermore, during the courses, a masterclass by the outstanding violinist and soloist, concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Jan Mráček, will take place on Monday, August 17th.

You can find more about the course lecturer Bohuslav Matoušek and Patrik Sedlář at their official website:

The interpretation academy is proud to be held under a patronage of Mr. Constantin Kinský, owner of the castle Žďár nad Sázavou. The magnificent and inspirational premises of the castle will be available for the individual lessons and practice hours, too.

Here you can find more information about the castle Žďár nad Sázavou:


We are looking forward to experiencing beautiful music together in the wonderful city of Žďár nad Sázavou!
All the participants of the summer master classes will be accommodated in pension "Na Devítce" in a small city of Světnov.

Zámek Žďár nad Sázavou


Zámek 8/8
591 02
Žďár nad Sázavou

Bohuslav Matoušek


  • (+420) 602 373 600
  • bmatousek@volny.cz
  • 1032071895/5500
  • CZ46 5500 0000 0010 3207 1916










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Deadline for applications for the summer master classes is till the limit of 18 students is fullfilled or untill the 1st of July 2026.
For the evidence of application please pay non-refundable deposit of 1 000 Kč (or 40 €) to account no.:1032071895/5500 or IBAN: CZ46 5500 0000 0010 3207 1916, for identification of payment state your name and surname to „message for the recipient“. The complete course fee has to be payed until 31. 7. 2026.
Many thanks to our partners for their sponsorship!




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