What will you learn
The European Master of Early Music (EMEM) is designed as a space for deeper artistic development, independent interpretative thinking and the systematic advancement of knowledge in the field of historically informed performance. The programme supports students in shaping an individual artistic profile while developing their own interpretative concepts based on a detailed understanding of stylistic principles, historical contexts and critical reflection on historical sources.
The curriculum combines intensive practical training with a deeper exploration of the historical, aesthetic and cultural contexts of music. Students work with historical treatises, original musical materials and specialised scholarly literature while developing advanced interpretative skills through challenging solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire. Particular emphasis is placed on stylistic awareness, artistic individuality and the ability to formulate informed interpretative decisions within a broader historical and aesthetic framework.
The programme includes specialised courses focused on advanced practical skills in historically informed performance, stylistic interpretation and artistic research. Students further develop their analytical thinking, critical reflection and artistic autonomy through close engagement with a wide range of repertoire and performance practices from different historical periods. Alongside individual tuition, the programme encourages collaborative artistic work, ensemble practice and interdisciplinary approaches to performance. EMEM creates an inspiring environment for artistic experimentation, international collaboration and the development of a distinctive artistic voice.
An important part of the programme is the close connection between artistic practice and international professional experience. Students actively participate in concerts, ensemble projects, masterclasses and artistic collaborations led by internationally recognised performers, pedagogues and researchers. The programme also offers valuable opportunities for international networking and intercultural exchange through its integrated structure between Brno and The Hague, allowing students to gain experience within two complementary artistic and educational environments.
Extensive artistic projects, professionally guided chamber music training and regular public performances form an essential part of the curriculum. Through these activities, students gain practical experience in professional artistic collaboration, concert production and the development of their own artistic profile. The programme regularly hosts masterclasses, workshops and specialised seminars, enabling students to encounter a broad spectrum of artistic approaches within today’s international early music scene.
Graduates of the programme are prepared for independent professional careers in concert performance, collaboration with specialised ensembles and orchestras, as well as further pedagogical, artistic and research-oriented activities within the international cultural environment.