Solo bassoon and bassoon (Tutti) in Opera Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Open audition
State Opera - Plovdiv announces an audition for a full-time position for Solo bassoon and bassoon (Tutti) orchestra players.
Requirements for applicants:
1.. Completed higher or secondary music education.
2. Experience and practice in ensemble music making.

The audition will take place on 3.10.2024 and 4.10.2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chamber Hall, House of colture "Boris Hristov", Plovdiv.

Audition repertoire:
1. Concerto for bassoon by W.A. Mozart: 1 part
2. Solo piece of choice with or without accompaniment

Orchestral excerpts:
for bassoon (tutti)
- Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro, Overture
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5, 3rd movement
- Roman - Korsakov: Scheherazade, part 2
- Rossini: La gazza ladra, Overture
- Rossini: The Barber of Seville, Overture
- Ravel: Piano Concerto No. 2, 3rd movement

Orchestral excerpts:
for the position Solo bassoon
-Ravel: Bolero
- Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9, 4th movement

Sheet music of orchestral excerpts will be provided upon request.
All works are performed with piano accompaniment.
Please send the application documents (CV and application in free text) till 26/09/2024 by email castingoperaplovdiv@gmail.com

State Opera Plovdiv will contact the approved candidates.