Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Vacancy

2nd Concertmaster (2) – Permanent

Basic

  • Title
    2nd Concertmaster (2) – Permanent
  • Type
    Permanent
  • Number of positions
    2
  • Job share
    100%
  • Duration
    By arrangement
  • Additional notes

    The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra - National Orchestra of Sweden

    Are seeking highly qualified candidates as 2nd Concertmaster (2 positions)

    Audition in Gothenburg on August 18-19th.

    Application deadline is on May 29th.

    Please note: Applications only accepted in Muvac. Include CV.

    A selection of candidates may be asked around June 1st, to attach/upload a video-recording of selected excerpts as a pre-audition, to your Muvac profile before invitation. The deadline for this video will be on June 11th.

    The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

    is the National orchestra of Sweden and one of the leading musical institutions. The GSO and its members are driven by the love of music and the ambition to offer world-class artistic performances – whether from the GSO’s home stage at the unique Gothenburg Concert Hall, during international tours, regional guest performances, online via GSO-play.

    The GSO aims to be among the leading orchestras in the world, and our vision is reflected in everything we do.

    For more information about GSO, please see website:

    https://www.gso.se/en/

    Questions should be directed to

    Orchestra manager bjorn.loven@gso.se

  • Application open for…
    • Instrumentalist
      Violin
  • Application period
    February 27, 2025 - Open (Europe/Stockholm)

Pieces and accompaniment

  • Pieces

    Mandatory repertoire

    Concertos

    • W A Mozart Violin concerto: 1st and 2nd mvts with cadenzas from No 4. in D major KV 218 OR No 5. in A major KV 219.

    • 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following concertos: Beethoven, Brahms, Nielsen, Sibelius, Tjajkovskij.

    • Orchestra excerpts (will be announced in Muvac on April 4th).

      (The last round of the audition may include a ensemble test)

  • Accompaniment
    Piano – Accompaniment provided and is mandatory

Questionnaire (on application)

    • Cover letter
      Insert your cover letter here.