Audition for Principal Horn
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for 1 Principal Horn.
Practical information
When: Thursday, September 03, 2026, 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 Sunday, August 23, 2026 at the latest.
Remuneration
- Monthly Salary : starting from 3,883.32 € 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
1st movement:
- W. A. MOZART, Concerto for Horn n° 4 KV 495
Orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)
Second round
1st movement:
- R. STRAUSS, Concerto for Horn n° 1 in E-Flat major op. 11
Orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)
Third Round
Orchestral excerpts:
- BEETHOVEN, Symphony n° 7
- BRAHMS, Piano Concerto n° 2
- BRAHMS, Symphony n° 3
- FRANCK, Symphony in D minor
- MAHLER, Symphony n° 1
- MAHLER, Symphony n° 5
- RAVEL, Bolero
- RAVEL, Pavane for A Dead Princess
- RAVEL, Piano Concerto in G
- SHOSTAKOVITCH, Symphony n° 5
- R. STRAUSS, Till Eulenspiegel
- R. STRAUSS, Ein Heldenleben
- TCHAIKOVSKI, Symphony n° 5
* A copy of the orchestral excerpts will be available soon.
The orchestra’s pianist will be available to accompany you, BUT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF REHEARSING BEFORE HAND.
For all other enquiries and information, please contact us at: concours@oprl.be
About the 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.