Harpespiller

Job i The Hauge, Nedelandende. Jobbeskrivelsen er på engelsk.

As our principal harpist you are a team player as well as a soloist. You will play a key role within the ensemble providing structure and colour to the orchestra. Because this is a principal position (albeit without a section as such), you will also give vital artistic input to the management and play a role on audition and trial panels.  As well as playing in the orchestra, you will also be participating in educational and outreach activities and smaller-scale stage presentations.

Requirements for the position 

It goes without saying that you are a distinguished harpist and that you also have an affinity for and interest in contemporary music. You will find it enjoyable and important to cooperate in educational and ensemble projects alongside your podium activities. You will be a positive an engaged team player with attributes of openness and flexibility.

Applications and procedure

Please submit your application no later than 10 October 2021, using a fully completed application form, for which you can find the template here.

The auditions for this position will be held on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 November 2021. Obligatory works:

  • C.P.E. BACH : Solo for harp in G, Wq 139 H563, movement II, Allegro (own choice of edition);

  • P. HINDEMITH: Sonata for Harp, movement I, Mässig schnell;

  • G. FAURE: Impromptu, Opus 86;

  • orchestral parts yet to be determined.

The selection committee reserves the right to make a pre-selection from those submitting written applications. An application interview will be part of the selection process. You may contact Sana van Iddekinge (Head of Personnel & Organisation) for further information about the procedure at: sana.van.iddekinge@residentieorkest.nl or (+31) (0)70 880 0299.

Other information

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a valid and unrestricted work and residence permit for the Netherlands if you are from a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We will ask for a Certificate of Conduct [Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG)] on making the appointment. You can find more information about Residentie Orchestra on our website at www.residentieorkest.nl.