auditions

Theater Heidelburg / Philharmonisches Orchester der Städt Heidelberg

nation Germany
city Heidelberg
position Associate Principal 2nd Violin
instrument vln
contract type Temporary
closing date Thu 26 November 2026
audition date Thu 10 December 2026
informations

The Philharmonisches Orchester Heidelberg (GMD Mino Marani, Honorary Conductor Mario Venzago) has an opening for the position of Assistant Principal 2nd Violin from January 1, 2027, until April 2028 at the latest.
Anticipated audition date: December 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
Travel expenses can only be reimbursed up to the cost of a 2nd class train ticket within Germany if the candidate reaches the 2nd round. Overnight accommodation costs and per diems are not covered by us.
We recommend traveling by public transport, as no parking spaces are available at the theater.

attached documents
mandatory pieces

W. A. Mozart – Concerto in G major, D major, or A major – 1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement.
1st movement of a major Romantic concerto with cadenza, as well as 2nd movement (please bring piano score)

orchestral excerpts

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture (1st or 2nd Vl)
W. A. Mozart – Così fan tutte Act 2 Finale (2nd Vl)
R. Strauss – Don Juan (1st Vl, pp. 61-63)
A. Bruckner – Symphony No. 9, 3rd movement: Adagio. Langsam feierlich (2nd Vl)
W. A. Mozart – Figaro No. 2 Duettino (2nd Vl)
W. A. Mozart - Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major (1st Vl)
Chamber Music Round (to assess leadership skills at the 1st stand)
W. A. Mozart - Divertimento D major KV 136 (2nd Vl)
(The chamber music round will take place together with colleagues from the orchestra. The sheet music can be found in the appendix.)

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