Audition for 2 tutti violas
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for two tutti viola positions.
Practical information
When: Monday 22 September 2025 at 10:00 (attendance required from 9.15 for the draw)
Where : Salle Philharmonique de Liège (entrance 14, rue Forgeur - 4000 LIÈGE)
How : Complete your application form online or send it by e-mail to concours@oprl.be before midnight on Friday 12 Sepmteber 2025 at the latest.
Remuneration
- Monthly Salary : starting from 3,807.18 € gross.
- Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual fee, double holiday pay.
- Benefits: supplementary pension plan (80% covered by the employer), guaranteed income insurance, 24/7 instrument insurance, reimbursement for instrument maintenance.
Auditions will consist of three rounds:
First round
1st movement (without cadenza) of a concerto of your choice between:
STAMITZ, Viola Concerto (Peters edition)
HOFFMEISTER, Viola concerto in D major
- One or more orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)*
Second round
1st movement of a concerto of your choice between:
BARTÓK, Viola Concerto (Ed. Serly) (including lento parlando, up to a tempo moderato before the 2nd movement)
HINDEMITH, Der Schwanendreher
WALTON, Viola Concerto
- One or more orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)*
Third round
Orchestral excerpts*
BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 5, 2nd movement
BERLIOZ, The Roman Carnival
BRAHMS, Symphony No. 4, 3rd movement
SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No. 5, 1st movement
MAHLER, Symphony No. 10, 1st movement
MENDELSSOHN, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Scherzo
MOZART, The Magic Flute, Overture
RAVEL, Daphnis and Chloé
R. STRAUSS, Don Juan
TCHAIKOVSKY, Serenade for Strings, 2nd movement
* A copy of the orchestral excerpts can be downloaded below.
The orchestra’s pianist will be available to accompany you, BUT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILTY OF REHEARSING BEFORE HAND.
For all other enquiries and information, please contact us at: concours@oprl.be
About the OPRL
Created in 1960, the Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys undisputed national and international renown and occupies a prime position among European orchestras. Find out more about OPRL and the reasons for joining our orchestra on the Vacancies page.