2nd Violin Principal and Sub-Principal

FINNISH NATIONAL OPERA ORCHESTRA
Chief Conductor Hannu Lintu

Finnish National Opera Orchestra announces audition for

2. VIOLIN PRINCIPAL (two positions)
and
2. VIOLIN SUB-PRINCIPAL

Permanent positions starting on August 4th, 2025, or by agreement

Salary Principal: EUR 4095,52-4834,14 /month and Sub-Principal: EUR 3910,60-4615,87 /month. In addition, instrument and dress reimbursement and remuneration for recording.

AUDITION for all positions will take place at the Finnish National Opera on Monday 12.5.2025.

Required pieces:
1) Mozart: Violin Concerto no. 3 in G major or no. 4 in D major or no. 5 in A major; 1st movement without cadenza
2) 1st movement from a major romantic concerto
3) Chamber music excerpt Schubert: String Quintet D. 956 (1. movement)
4) Orchestral excerpts
Music for the chamber music and orchestral excerpts will be sent after the application has been submitted.

An accompanist will be provided but candidates may bring their own pianist if they so desire.
The candidates selected for the audition will be informed after the closing date.

Application for the positions should be submitted by 21.4.2025.

Position is open to applicants of any nationality.

For further information please contact Orchestra Coordinator Ms. Päivi Kulo, paivi.kulo@opera.fi

Apply between 1 March 2025 and 21 April 2025 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is one of the leading opera companies in northern Europe. The Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera is Finland’s largest symphony orchestra, with 110 members. The Chief Conductor is Hannu Lintu. Apart from opera and ballet performances, the Orchestra gives symphony and chamber music concerts. The Orchestra currently has members from 15 nationalities, and the working languages are Finnish and English.