Audition for Principal Horn
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for Principal Horn.
Practical information
When : Thursday 11 september 2025 at 10h (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 Tuesday 2 september 2025
For candidates who reach the third round of the audition, the OPRL will cover travel and accommodation expenses up to €400 per candidate (upon presentation of receipts).
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:
First round
MOZART Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495 – 1st movement
- Orchestral excerpts:
RAVEL Daphnis and Chloé, Ballet
WAGNER Götterdämmerung, Siegfried "Short Call"
Second round
R. STRAUSS Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 11 – 1st movement
- Orchestral excerpts:
RAVEL Pavane for a Dead Princess
FRANCK Symphony in D minor
Third round
Orchestral excerpts *
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
BERNSTEIN West Side Story
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
MAHLER Symphony No. 5
RAVEL Boléro
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G major
R. STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
STRAVINSKY The Firebird
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
* 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.