auditions

Theater Nordhausen / Loh-Orchester Sondershausen

nation Germany
city Nordhausen/Sondershausen
position Principal Viola - Permanen
instrument vla
contract type Permanent
closing date Thu 20 August 2026
informations

The Theater Nordhausen/Loh Orchestra Sondershausen GmbH is seeking a Section Principal Viola (m/f/d) according to TVK B.
Start of employment: By arrangement (expected from 01/01/2027)
Application deadline: 20.08.2026
Feedback regarding participation in the audition: 03.09.2026
Audition date: to follow shortly
The Theater Nordhausen/Loh Orchestra Sondershausen GmbH is a 5-division theater (music theater, ballet, drama, concert, children's and youth theater) and develops music theater productions, ballet productions and, with a 53-member B orchestra, approximately 15-20 concert programs per season. In addition, the GmbH organizes the Thuringian Schlossfestspiele Sondershausen in the summer. Guest performances complement the schedule.
Notes:

  • The contract is initially temporary (18 months) for probationary purposes.

  • For non-EU citizens, the prerequisite for participation in the audition is that you have a residence status that allows the granting of a work permit.

  • All persons (m/f/d) have the same opportunities with us. Severely disabled people will be given priority if they are suitably qualified.

  • Application costs (e.g. travel and accommodation costs) will not be reimbursed.

Note:
The audition location is Sondershausen!
Please do NOT travel to the theater in Nordhausen!
Application costs will not be reimbursed.

mandatory pieces Carl Stamitz: Viola Concerto, No. 1 in D major, 1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement
or
Franz A. Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto, in D major, 1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement
optional pieces 1st movement from a Romantic concerto for viola (B. Bartok, W. Walton, P. Hindemith "Schwanendreher")
orchestral excerpts W. A. Mozart: The Magic Flute (Overture)
F. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Scherzo)
R. Strauss: Don Juan
B. Smetana: The Bartered Bride (Overture)
A. Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 (2nd movement)
Solo passage:
E. Humperdinck: Hänsel and Gretel (Act 2: Prelude to the Witch's Ride)
Please refer to the orchestral excerpt booklet from Schott for the orchestral excerpts.

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