The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra Academy offers talented young musicians an extensive orchestral program in one of Europe’s leading symphony orchestras.
During the 2023-2024 season we offer: 12 weeks playing in the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. Frequent private lessons in orchestral playing, audition training and chamber music. Coaching will be given by primarily the leaders of the orchestra with involvement of other musicians of the RPhO. 2 Mock auditions + behind the screen training. Chamber music opportunities, with and without members of the RPhO. Participation in educational projects. Master classes by renowned conductors and soloists. Alexander Technique and Haptonomy lessons. Mental Preparation training. Each academist will have a buddy throughout the year. During the academy season each academist will receive a salary of € 1500 gross ,- per month. During the academy season (10 months) each academist is obligated to provide his own health insurance and housing. Academists will receive a certificate upon completion of the academy. Current conservatory study should be put on hold during the academy year. Academists who have completed the academy will be allowed access to the first round of upcoming auditions for a period of three years. The maximum age for students is 27 on 1 September 2023. Proficient English is required. The academy is open to musicians who are holding the nationality of a European Union country, Norway, Liechtenstein, Island, Switzerland or the United Kingdom. More information about the academy can be found at https://www.rotterdamsphilharmonisch.nl/en/the-orchestra/academy
For the live audition you choose a romantic concerto of your own choice: Exposition and cadenza.
trechos orquestrais
Mahler - Symphony # 9 - 4th movement, beginning until bar # 12. Bizet - Symphony in c - slow movement # 3 until # 5 Mozart - KV 201 - beginning until bar 76 Don Juan - first page, beginning until 14th bar in c. After you have applied for the audition the parts will be visible for applicants.
