Playing historical instruments (La Scintilla) has a long tradition at the Zurich Opera House. An open and proactive approach to this performance practice by newly engaged colleagues is welcomed. Reimbursement of Travel Expenses: Participants who reach the second round of the main audition will have their travel expenses reimbursed up to a maximum of CHF 500.-- (2nd class return train ticket). Please bring your receipt or ticket printed out!
One of the two Violin Concertos by W.A. Mozart KV 218 or 219, each 1st + 2nd movement Choice Piece A major violin concerto of your choice
trechos orquestrais
(attached) J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, "Erbarme Dich" up to m. 26 J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, "Gebt mir meinen Jesus wieder" P.I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, "Pas d’action" - From rehearsal number 26 to 29 W. A. Mozart: Don Giovanni, Overture – From measure 32 to 120 R. Strauss: Rosenkavalier, "3rd Act, Introduction and Pantomime" R. Wagner: Tannhäuser, Entry of the Guests – 2nd Act, Scene IV – up to "B" (measure 90) R. Wagner: Siegfried, 3rd Act, 3rd Scene, 9 measures after 57 to 8 measures before 60 R. Wagner: Die Walküre, 1st Act, 3rd Scene, 51 to 7 measures after 55 P.I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Overture, from 4 measures after rehearsal number 8 G. Verdi: La Traviata, 9th Act Three – No. 8 W. A. Mozart: Divertimento String Trio, E-flat major KV 563, 1st movement