Audition for Principal Bassoon
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for Principal Bassoon.
The audition is open to bassoon using the German system.
Practical information
When : Friday 12 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 Wednesday 3 September 2025.
Remuneration
- Monthly Salary : starting from 4,476.18 € 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:
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First round
M. ARNOLD Fantasy for Bassoon, Op. 86
Orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)
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Second round
One concerto to be chosen from :
MOZART Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, K. 191 – 1st movement without cadenzas
WEBER Bassoon Concerto, Op. 75 – 1st movement
Orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)
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Third round
Orchestral excerpts*
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
BRAHMS Violin Concerto
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9
MOZART The Marriage of Figaro, Overture
RAVEL Boléro
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G major
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
SMETANA The Bartered Bride, Overture
STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
STRAVINSKY Pulcinella, Suite
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6
* 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 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.