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Audition for Associate Principal Bassoon, playing the Contrabassoon
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Description 

The OPRL is holding an audition for 1 Associate Principal Bassoon, playing the contrabassoon.

The competition is open to bassoons of the German system.
 

Practical information

When: Wednesday, July 01, 2026, 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 Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the latest. 

Remuneration

Monthly Salary: starting from 3,883.32 € gross. 

Additional allowances: clothing allowance

Concerts

MOZART, SYMPHONY No. 39

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Two Mozart masterpieces: his Horn Concerto performed by Margaux Ortman, and his Thirty-Ninth Symphony, conducted by Giulio Cilona.

La notte
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

A nocte temporis recounts the travels of musicians during the Baroque era — journeys shaped by encounters and cultural cross-pollination. A musical voyage through England, Italy, Germany and France.

MOZART, SYMPHONY No. 39

Eupen, Kulturzentrum « Jünglingshaus »

Two Mozart masterpieces: his Horn Concerto performed by Margaux Ortman, and his Thirty-Ninth Symphony, conducted by Giulio Cilona.

BEETHOVEN, SYMPHONY NO. 4

Bruxelles, Palais des Beaux-Arts

A 100% Romantic programme featuring Beethoven’s joyful Fourth Symphony and Mendelssohn’s renowned Violin Concerto.

BEETHOVEN, SYMPHONY NO. 4

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

A 100% Romantic programme featuring Beethoven’s joyful Fourth Symphony and Mendelssohn’s renowned Violin Concerto.

AN ORGAN CARNIVAL

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Shin-Young Lee performs Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals on the organ, accompanied by vivid texts by Élodie Fondacci, narrated by Caroline Veyt.

CLASSIC ACADEMY WINNER
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

The Classic Academy gives students from higher music education institutions of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles the opportunity to perform as soloists with the OPRL.

OPRL+ FILM-CONCERT : Psycho
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

When a perfectly-synchronised OPRL plays Bernard Hermann’s electrifying score for Hitchcock’s masterpiece Psycho.

OPRL+ FILM-CONCERT : Psychose
Bruxelles, Palais des Beaux-Arts

When a perfectly-synchronised OPRL plays Bernard Hermann’s electrifying score for Hitchcock’s masterpiece Psycho.

OPRL+ FILM-CONCERT : Psycho
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

When a perfectly-synchronised OPRL plays Bernard Hermann’s electrifying score for Hitchcock’s masterpiece Psycho.

Symphokids 2026 : FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

On Saturday, the Symphokids Festival begins with a little tenderness in a day dedicated to our youngest audience members (from 6 months to 5 years old).

Symphokids 2026 : FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

On Sunday, the Symphokids Festival welcomes the big kids (ages 4 to 12) with three brand-new performances and several exciting workshops.

El Sistema Liège : SILENCE, MUSIC, ACTION!
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

The challenge? Bringing together the musicians of the OPRL and the 300 children from the El Sistema Liège orchestra and choir on stage! You will discover an original film, conceived and created with the children. Screened live, the film retraces the history of cinema—from silent film to sound, from black and white to color—while exploring the impact of editing and the use of sound effects. To enhance the experience, its soundtrack will be performed live by the Orchestra and the children, under the guidance of the non-profit organization ReMuA.

Jan Lisiecki

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki returns to Liège for a recital of dances from all over the world.

Cuvée 1960
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

A varied programme, presented by Hans Reul, to honour clarinetist Martine Leblanc and trombonist Alain Pire on the occasion of their retirement.

MUSIC FROM AROUND THE CORNER

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Pierre Solot shines a spotlight on musical talent from Belgium and Liège in a 100% local concert!

MUSIC FROM AROUND THE CORNER

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Pierre Solot shines a spotlight on musical talent from Belgium and Liège in a 100% local concert!

Brazil: Trio Misturado & Guests
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Master percussionist Renato Martins (udu, cajón, etc.) is joined by six musicians to explore the musical traditions of Brazil.

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.