The Eugen Suchoň Masterclass Series


The concert program of the Viva Musica! festival will be enriched by a new addition in the form of international masterclasses, taking place from July 6 to July 12, 2025, in Pezinok. These masterclasses will be dedicated to the renowned Slovak composer and educator, Pezinok native Eugen Suchoň.

The courses will focus on opera, non-operatic styles (musical theatre, chanson, rock, pop), and jazz singing, led by four exceptional Slovak vocalists and educators – Jana Kurucová (opera singing), Adriana Kučerová (opera singing), Eva Banči (non-opera singing – musical theatre, chanson, rock, pop), and Kristína Mihaľová (jazz singing and improvisation). The masterclasses will culminate in final concerts by the active participants, scheduled for July 11 and 12, 2025, in Pezinok.

When: July 6 – 12, 2025


Where: Eugen Suchoň Elementary Art School, Pezinok


Focus: Singing / opera, non-opera, and jazz singing

Conditions for Active Participation
– Age 15 to 30 years
– Submission of repertoire for the masterclass*
– Submission of a reference recording in the form of a video sample (online link)
– Submission of a short profile of the applicant
– Payment of the participation fee

* Applicants for active participation in the opera singing category must include at least one piece by Eugen Suchoň in their repertoire.

Interested participants must register via the application form on this page. The number of active participants is limited

By agreement with the active participants and lecturers, the masterclasses will also be open to the public in the form of passive participation.

For any questions, contact us at masterclass@vivamusica.sk.

The masterclasses are organized in collaboration with the Eugen Suchoň Elementary Art School and under the patronage of the Mayor of Pezinok, JUDr. Roman Mács.