auditions

The Joensuu City Orchestra with its 35 musicians is an energetic ensemble with a varied repertoire. Its home venue is the Carelia Hall. Artistic Director since autumn 2019 is Eero Lehtimäki and artistic partners are Minna Pensola and Iiro Rantala.

OPEN VACANCY – 1st CONCERTMASTER

Audition date Saturday 24st October 2020 at 1 p.m.
Place Joensuu Conservatory Concert Hall, Rantakatu 31, JOENSUU

Set of works
1. W.A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major or No. 4 in D Major or No. 5 in A Major, 1st and 2nd movement with cadenza
2. First movement with cadenza from Violin concertos by Beethoven, Brahms, Sibelius, Nielsen or Tchaikovsky
3. Orchestral and chamber music excerpts - a link to a PDF-file will be included in your personal invitation for audition. Chamber music exerpts will be played with the orchestra musicians.

In the event of a current member of Joensuu City Orchestra being selected, then their position can be offered in place, based on this audition.

Starting date of employment January 7th 2021 or as agreed. Six (6) months trial period.

To apply: send the completed application form together with a short CV (max 2 pages, .doc or .pdf format) that contains the most appropriate details of your education and qualifications, and professional work experience as a musician.

Remember to say whether or not you wish to use our pianist. Use of own accompanist by your own expenses is also allowed.

Applications: Send the application form and CV by e-mail: orkesteri@jns.fi
Closing date for applications: Thursday October 1st 2020, 3:00 p.m.
Note: The closing time is expressed in Finnish local time. No application will be considered after the closing date.

Inquiries: General Manager Marjo Vattulainen
tel. +358-50-415 2944, e-mail: Marjo.vattulainen@joensuu.fi

Auditions will be by invitation only. Invitations will be sent to applicants after the closing date by e-mail.

We will not provide any compensation for travel, accommodati