Viola

Co-principal viola (75% per October 1st 2024) and Tutti viola (75% per August 1st 2024)

Requirements for the position 

It goes without saying that you must be a distinguished violist, with excellent skills as an orchestral and ensemble player. It goes without saying that we expect preparation, performance and professional etiquette to be of the highest standard.

We regard it as essential that every player is an ambassador for our orchestra and, as well as concert appearances, will cooperate in social and educational activities and ensemble settings. You are a team player with positive attitude who can strike the right balance between individuality and sectional playing.

Applications and procedure
Please submit your application no later than 15 April 2024, using a fully completed application form, for which you can find the template on our website at www.residentieorkest.nl/werken-bij. 
The auditions for this position will be held on Tuesday 28 May (preliminary round) and Wednesday 29 May 2024. Compulsory works:

 

  • Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata, 1st movement
  • Own choice between Bartok Viola Concerto (1st movement), Walton Viola Concerto (1st movement) or Hindemith’s Schwanendreher (1st movement)
  • Bach: Sarabande from 1st or 2nd Cello Suite 
  • Beethoven: String Trio in c minor op 9 nr 3 (1st movement) performed in the final round with members of the Residentie Orchestra
  • Orchestral excerpts yet to be determined