Harpe - Aarhus Symfoniorkester

Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, Denmark
Chief Conductor: Dmitry Matvienko
CEO & Artistic Director: Per Hedberg

is auditioning for: Principal harp
on a permanent, 80% position

The audition takes place: November 17th 2025

Pre-Recording Video
After applications are closed, applicants will be informed as to whether they are invited directly to the 1st round or are requested to submit a pre-recorded video. Deadline for the video will be October 19th 2025.

Pre-recording:

  • Händel: Harp Concerto in Bb Major, HWV 294: 1st mvmt.
  • Orchestral excerpt: Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite: Waltz of the Flowers, Cadenza

 

1st round:

  • Händel: Harp Concerto in Bb Major, opus 4 no 6, HWV 294: 1st mvmt. (no repeats) (All versions, except Grandjany is accepted)
  • Orchestral excerpt: Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite: Waltz of the Flowers, Cadenza

2nd round:

  • Hindemith: Sonata for Harp: 2nd mvmt
  • Orchestral excerpts

3rd round:

  • Debussy: Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp: 1st mvmt
  • Orchestral excerpts

All music to be played in orchestral tuning A = 442 hz
Orchestral excerpts will be sent electronically to the applicants 6 weeks prior to the audition.
The audition will take place at the Symphonic Hall at Musikhuset Aarhus (Concert Hall Aarhus), Skovgaardsgade 2c, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. The travelling expenses and expenses for accommodation must be met by the applicant.
Instruments: The orchestra will be providing the instruments for the audition. The orchestra owns two Salvi Minerva harps.

Salary
Salary pursuant to the current agreements between the musicians’ union and the Danish regional 
symphony orchestras. The position is a permanent, 80% contract.

NB: Candidates are asked to keep themselves informed as to the current rules and regulations concerning work permit in Denmark.

Closing date for applications: 29th of September 2025
Invitations to pre-record video or to round 1 will be sent on October 6th 2025

Only applications submitted via Muvac is accepted