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The Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music
announces auditions for the position of:
Performing Artist – Chamber Musician – Violin
with the NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra
The auditions will take place on December 4, 2026, at the Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music in Wrocław (NFM), Plac Wolności 1. They will be preceded by a pre-selection round based on video recordings, which must be submitted along with applications via the muvac.com platform by November 5, 2026. Candidates will be notified of the pre-selection results by November 12, 2026. Candidates selected during the pre-selection stage will be invited to an in-person audition.
Required documents:
1. CV
2. GDPR declaration
Pre-selection
Candidates are requested to submit a video recording featuring a performance of the following repertoire:
a) J.S. Bach – two contrasting movements from the Sonatas and Partitas
b) W.A. Mozart – any violin concerto, without piano accompaniment
(1st movement – exposition and cadenza)
Video recordings must be submitted as separate files, without cuts or editing. They must be recorded in the same location no earlier than six months prior to the date of submission to the NFM.
In-person auditions
Candidates who qualify for the in-person auditions will be asked to perform the following repertoire:
Stage I:
W.A. Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K 216 (1st movement with cadenza)
or
W.A. Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K 218 (1st movement with cadenza)
or
W.A. Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K 219 (1st movement with cadenza)
and
J.S. Bach – two contrasting movements from the Sonatas and Partitas
Stage II:
Candidates selected during Stage I of the in-person auditions will be asked to perform the following repertoire:
A violin concerto from the Romantic or Late Romantic era – ranging from L. van Beethoven to K. Szymanowski (1st movement with cadenza)
E. von Dohnányi – Serenade in C major for string trio, Op. 10 (1st movement; performance with orchestra members)
Stage III:
Candidates selected during Stage II of the in-person auditions will be asked to perform the following repertoire:
Orchestral excerpts
selected passages are marked in the sheet music available online
in PDF format
A. Dvořák – Serenade in E major, Op. 22:
- Scherzo (from the beginning to bar 59)
- Larghetto (from bar 36 to 68)
- Finale (from bar 36 to 50)
A. Honegger – Prélude, arioso et fuguette sur le nom de Bach, H 81:
- Prelude (complete)
- Fughette (up to bar 20)
G. Bacewicz – Concerto for Orchestra (3rd movement)
Our job offer includes:
· work in a professional chamber orchestra led by the world-renowned violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky,
· collaboration with distinguished conductors and soloists,
· opportunities to participate in a wide range of exciting projects, festivals, and premieres,
· opportunities for professional development through the performance of a diverse chamber music repertoire (spanning from the Baroque era to contemporary works),
· comfortable working conditions in the modern National Forum of Music building, located in the heart of Wrocław.
Please note:
1. Candidates selected during the preselection will be invited to participate in in-person auditions.
2. Stages I, II, and III of the auditions will take place on the same day; a detailed schedule will be provided after the application deadline.
3. The audition organiser does not reimburse costs associated with participation in the auditions (e.g., travel, accommodation, etc.).
4. The organiser provides an accompanist, though no prior rehearsal is possible. Candidates cannot bring their own accompanist.
5. Stage I of the in-person auditions takes place behind a screen to ensure candidates’ anonymity. Tuning instruments on stage is prohibited during this stage.
By applying for the auditions, the candidate consents to the processing of the personal data provided in their application documents for the purposes of the audition process, beyond what is required by the Labour Code. Furthermore, the candidate consents to the processing of their personal data provided in the application documents for the purpose of potential future recruitment processes, for a period not exceeding one year from the conclusion of the current recruitment process.
Please include the following statement with your application: “I consent to the processing of my personal data provided in the application documents for the purpose of this recruitment process, beyond the scope required by the Labour Code. Furthermore, I consent to the processing of my personal data provided in the application documents for the purpose of potential future recruitment processes, for a period not exceeding one year from the conclusion of the current recruitment process.”
Pursuant to Article 13 of the GDPR, we inform you that:
· the controller of personal data is the Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music (NFM), pl. Wolności 1, Wrocław;
· regarding personal data processing matters, please contact the Data Protection Officer via email at: iod@nfm.wroclaw.pl;
· the purpose of data collection is to ensure the smooth conduct of auditions;
· every job applicant has the right to access their data, the right to amend their data, the right to request the controller to delete or restrict the processing of such data, as well as the right to object to the processing of personal data, the right to request that the controller cease processing and transfer the data, and the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority, i.e., the President of the Personal Data Protection Office;
· providing personal data is voluntary but necessary to ensure the proper conduct of auditions (failure to provide data will make participation in the auditions impossible);
· personal data will not be disclosed to third parties;
· personal data will not be subject to profiling;
· the NFM does not intend to transfer personal data to a third country or an international organisation;
· personal data will be stored for the duration of the auditions and for one year following their conclusion (after this period, all data will be destroyed). |
