Audition for Tutti Cello
Job description
The OPRL is organizing a recruitment audition for one Tutti Cello.
Practical information
- When: Thursday 19 February 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 to concours@oprl.be no later than Sunday, 8 February 2026 at midnight.
Remuneration
Monthly salary: from €3,807.18 gross.
Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual allowance, double holiday bonus.
Benefits: supplementary pension insurance (80% covered by the employer), guaranteed income insurance, 24/7 instrument insurance, reimbursement for instrument maintenance.
Auditions will consist of three rounds:
First round :
One or more orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)
Second round :
- HAYDN, Concerto in D Major, 1st movement (without cadenza)
One or more orchestral excerpts (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)
Third round :
Orchestral excerpts*
- BARTOK, Concerto for orchestra
- BEETHOVEN, Symphony n° 5
- BEETHOVEN, Symphony n° 8
- BRAHMS, Symphony n° 2
- DEBUSSY, La Mer
- MAHLER, Symphony n° 5
- MENDELSSOHN, Ein Sommernachtstraum, Scherzo
- RAVEL, Daphnis et Chloé
- Richard STRAUSS, Ein Heldenleben
- TCHAIKOVSKI, Symphony n° 4
- TCHAIKOVSKI, Symphony n° 6
* 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 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.