History of OPRL
Explore the major stages in the history of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège, founded in 1960, through the work of its directors.
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Offre emplois
Audition for Associate Principal Cello
Job description
The OPRL is organizing a recruitment audition for one Associate Principal Cello.
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.
Practical information
- When: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m (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
Audition for Principal Tuba
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for one Principal Tuba.
Practical information
- When: Tuesday, 5 January 2027, at 10:00 AM (attendance required from 9:15 AM 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, 25 December 2026, at the latest.
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
Audition for Principal Trumpet
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for 1 Principal Trumpet, playing trumpet in C, Bb, piccolo trumpet and cornet.
Practical information
When: Monday, 22 February 2027, at 10:00 AM (attendance required from 09:15 AM 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 Thursday, 11 February 2027 at the latest.
For candidates who reach the third round of the audition, the OPRL will cover travel and accommodation expenses up to €400 per candidate (upon
Concerts
Strings in the Spotlight
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Five musicians from the OPRL explore the world of strings, from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johannes Brahms to Carlos Simon, between classical radiance and echoes of lockdown.
Glass, Bowie, Greenwood
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
From rock icons to the orchestra: in his music for the film There Will Be Blood, Greenwood breaks free from Radiohead. As for Glass, he reinvents Bowie, blending dark atmospheres with urban energy.
Philharbabies: Taking Flight
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
The Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège and the Festival Babillage invite babies and parents to a poetic and musical duet, blending words, strings, and enchantment.
Give me my money back !
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
When music is booed before being applauded, Pierre Solot reveals what goes on behind the scenes.
Give me my money back !
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
When music is booed before being applauded, Pierre Solot reveals what goes on behind the scenes.
Guided tour of the Philharmonic Hall
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
An individual guided tour to discover all the nooks and crannies of the Philharmonic Hall and its stylistic, technical and historical peculiarities.
Mali : Tartit
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Tartit makes the Tuareg soul resonate: spellbinding vocals, hypnotic rhythms, and a journey into the heart of the Sahara of the past through the traditions of the nomadic Kel Tamasheq people.
Dutilleux / Elgar
Mons, Le Manège
A lover of Dutilleux’s music, Lionel Bringuier reveals the brilliance of the First Symphony, while Victor Julien-Laferrière brings out all the emotion of Elgar’s Concerto.
Dutilleux / Elgar
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
A lover of Dutilleux’s music, Lionel Bringuier reveals the brilliance of the First Symphony, while Victor Julien-Laferrière brings out all the emotion of Elgar’s Concerto.
The Breath of Notre-Dame
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Titulaire of the organ of Notre-Dame de Paris, Vincent Dubois performs Bach, Franck, Duruflé, Saint-Saëns, and Ravel in a recital that is both virtuosic and masterful.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Step into Ali Baba’s cave: treasures, mystery, and the enchanting music of Gwenaël Mario Grisi come together in a magical performance at the heart of the Orient.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Bruxelles, Palais des Beaux-Arts
Step into Ali Baba’s cave: treasures, mystery, and the enchanting music of Gwenaël Mario Grisi come together in a magical performance at the heart of the Orient.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Step into Ali Baba’s cave: treasures, mystery, and the enchanting music of Gwenaël Mario Grisi come together in a magical performance at the heart of the Orient.