Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Vacancy

2nd Concertmaster (1) – Permanent

Application process closed (4 days ago)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Basic

  • Title
    2nd Concertmaster (1) – Permanent
  • Type
    Permanent
  • Number of positions
    1
  • Job share
    100%
  • Duration
    By arrangement
  • Additional notes

    We are not only looking for a wonderful musician and instrumentalist, but also a section leader and an active member of the orchestra.

    With the repertoire choices, we want to explore the applicant's versatility as a principal musician and the solistic abilities. We also value musical and social interaction skills

    **

    Please include CV and detailed information of your professional  experience, studies, etc. 

    Applicants will be invited for the audition on the basis of their application documents.

  • Application open for…
    • Instrumentalist
      Violin
  • Application period
    January 20, 2025 - March 23, 2025 (Europe/Helsinki)

Events

  • Audition (1ST )
    May 5, 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
    Music Centre / Musiikkitalo
    Mannerheimintie 13 A
    00100 Helsinki
    Finland
  • Audition (2ND)
    May 6, 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
    Music Centre / Musiikkitalo
    Mannerheimintie 13 A
    00100 Helsinki
    Finland
  • Event notes

    Unfortunately Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra cannot cover any of your travel or other expenses

Pieces and accompaniment

  • Pieces

    Mandatory Pieces

    Mozart: Violin Concerto no. 3 in G or no. 4 in D or no. 5 in A, 1st movement: Exposition and cadenza

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    Orchestral and chamber music excerpts which will be published latest soon after application deadline


    **

    One the following concertos: Bartók no. 2, Brahms, Nielsen, Sibelius or Tchaikovsky.
    A
     5-7 min passage from the 1st movement. Not necessarily from the beginning.

    **

    All violin solos from Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade 

    **
    The applicant should also prepare for an interview

  • Accompaniment
    Piano – Accompaniment provided, but candidate can bring own

Requirements

  • Video
    Video files are optional
    Requirements:  At most 2 video files can be uploaded
  • Hosting of media files
    Files are hosted using 3rd party services such as YouTube, Vimeo, Youku and SoundCloud and need to be linked during the application process.
  • Usage
    Media files are used for internal usage: streaming only

Questionnaire (on application)

    • Cover letter
      Insert your cover letter here.