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, Concerto pour cor n° 4 K. 495 : 1er mouvement
- Orchestral excerpts:
RAVEL, Daphnis et Chloé, Ballet
WAGNER, Götterdämmerung, Siegfried « Short call »
Second round
- R. STRAUSS, Concerto pour cor n° 1 en mib majeur op. 11, 1er mouvement
- Orchestral excerpts:
RAVEL, Pavane pour une infante défunte
FRANCK, Symphonie en ré mineur
Third round
Orchestral excerpts *
BEETHOVEN, Symphonie n° 7
BERNSTEIN, West Side Story
BRAHMS, Concerto pour piano n° 2
BRAHMS, Symphonie n° 3
MAHLER, Symphonie n° 5
RAVEL, Boléro
RAVEL, Concerto en sol
R. STRAUSS, Till Eulenspiegel
STRAVINSKY, L’oiseau de feu
TCHAIKOVSKI, Symphonie n° 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.