Concertmaster

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Vacancy Data

Institution - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra | Netherlands Chamber Orchestra

Full description - Concertmaster (80%) - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra (1) – Permanent

Number of positions - 1

Type - Permanent

Job share - 80%

Duration / Start - By arrangement

Application deadline - March 9, 2022

Additional notes 

 

The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra has a vacancy for:

Concertmaster (80%)

The auditions will be held on April 13 and 14, 2022.

 

The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the most versatile orchestras in the Netherlands. It plays the great symphonies of composers such as Mahler and Brahms as well as operas by R. Strauss and Wagner. The orchestra excels in the style of the late romantic and early twentieth century and is renowned for its high level. The Royal Concertgebouw is the home venue for varied concert programming. For over 30 years, the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the affiliated Netherlands Chamber Orchestra have been the primary orchestra partner of Dutch National Opera and are considered one of the best opera orchestras in Europe. From 2021-2022 season, the orchestra will open a new chapter with Lorenzo Viotti as the new chief conductor. 

 

Profile

The concertmaster of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra is a top violinist with an exemplary role and inspiring leadership qualities, on and off the stage. With artistic excellence and personal authority, the concertmaster makes a stimulating contribution to the evaluation and development of the orchestra's performances. The concertmaster is a pleasant and enterprising partner for orchestra members, chief conductor, guest musicians and management.

 

Auditions

The auditions will take place on April 13 and 14, 2022. The first day consists of two rounds in which candidates are asked to perform (movements from) two violin concertos, orchestral solos, orchestral fragments and solo work by J.S. Bach. The second (final) day candidates will be asked to play and rehearse with the orchestra and principal conductor Lorenzo Viotti two orchestral solo’s as concertmaster. On this day, the finalists will also be asked to lead a short rehearsal (without conductor). Hereby the concertmaster leads the string orchestra in a run through and rehearsal of a work for strings by Tchaikovsky.

 

Selection

The selection consists of two parts. In the audition it will be considered which candidate can be nominated for appointment on artistic grounds. After that, on a later date an interview takes place to determine whether the candidate also meets the demands of the position as to personality, skills and vision on the position of the concertmaster in the NedPhO|NKO. Based on this, a decision on recommendation to the management will be made.

The selection committee reserves the right to make a pre-selection based on the information in Muvac.

 

Employment conditions

The date of commencement of employment for the mentioned position will be decided by mutual agreement. The salary is market-based; the other terms of employment are in accordance with the national regulations of Dutch Orchestras, which you can find on www.vvno.nl , the website of the association of Dutch Orchestras.

 

Reactions

We want everyone to enjoy classical music. This requires a diverse and inclusive organization: we subscribe the Code Diversiteit & Inclusie. We therefore invite all interested parties to respond.

Please note that only correctly and fully completed Muvac applications will be taken into consideration by the selection committee. We appreciate it if candidates upload some recent videos of their own choice so we can get an impression of the candidate already. In your application in Muvac you have the option of uploading recent video material.

For further information about the vacancy please contact Carolien Rijkmans (020-5217543 or carolienrijkmans@nedpho.nl).

 

3 Events

1st Round – April 13, 2022 • 10:00

NedPhO-Koepel
Obiplein 4
1094 RB Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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2nd Round – April 13, 2022 • 13:00

NedPhO-Koepel
Obiplein 4
1094 RB Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Final Round – April 14, 2022 • 10:00

NedPhO-Koepel
Obiplein 4
1094 RB Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Mandatory pieces

The repertoire and obligatory orchestra excerpts will soon be published on our website (www.orkest.nl) and Muvac.

 

Personal letter

Please motivate your application and include references in your motivation letter (name and contact details of teachers/colleagues who can be asked for reference).

 

Required document(s)

  •  Diploma
  •  Scan of passport or ID card

 

Official website

https://orkest.nl/en/orchestras/3/netherlands-philharmonic-orchestra