Audition for Principal Timpani
Description
The Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is holding auditions for the position of Principal Timpani (playing percussion).
Practical Information
When: Wednesday 10 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 Monday 1st 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 :
A. WEITZ, Wirbel
KRUGER, Étude orchestrale n° 142
Orchestral excerpts (from the list shown in round 3)
- Second round :
J. NIINIMÄKI, Lauferei
Orchestral excerpts (from the list shown in round 3)
- Third round :
Orchestral excerpts*
BARTÓK, Concerto pour orchestre
BARTÓK, Musique pour cordes, percussions et célesta
BEETHOVEN, Symphonie n° 1
BEETHOVEN, Symphonie n° 5
BEETHOVEN, Symphonie n° 7
BEETHOVEN, Symphonie n° 9
BRAHMS, Symphonie n° 1
MAHLER, Symphonie n° 5
MAHLER, Symphonie n° 7
MOZART, Die Zauberflöte
R. STRAUSS, Burleske
R. STRAUSS, Der Rosenkavalier (avec accompagnement de piano)
SIBELIUS, Finlandia (avec accompagnement de piano)
STRAVINSKY, Le Sacre du printemps
TCHAÏKOVSKI, Symphonie n° 4
* 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.
Timbales fournies pour l'audition :
Lefima Aehnelt with Berlin-style bowls and calfskin heads
Sizes :
32'' C-B
29'' E-d
26'' A-f#
25'' B-g#
21'' d-b
International setup
Electronic tuning not allowed!
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.