Performance Job
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Frankfurt, Germany
Posted: 22 Jul 2024
Ensemble Modern
Solo Cello (100%)
Ensemble Modern is now accepting applications to fill a full time cello position. This application is open to all nationalities and backgrounds.
About the Ensemble
Ensemble Modern is one of the world's leading ensembles for contemporary music. Based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, it currently brings together 18 soloists from eight countries. The Ensemble is known for its unique way of working and grassroots democrati c organization as well as an unmistakable programmatic range, which includes music theater, dance and video projects, chamber music, ensemble and orchestral concerts. It performs around 100 concerts worldwide every year and presents around 70 works, 20 of which are world premieres.
About the Application Process
Based on a thorough review of all applications, the members of Ensemble Modern will select candidates to join them for paid trial periods over the course of the 2025 season. Please note that members of Ensemble Modern are expected to live in the Frankfurt am Main region upon successful completion of the trial phase.
Repertoire List
1. Excerpts (in any order; must be performed in a single, un cut take)
- Pascal Dusapin, Gemeinsam. Measures 1 22
- Gérard Grisey, Talea. rehearsal 34 to rehearsal 36
- Hanspeter Kyburz, Danse aveugle ( 2013) Measures 426 437
- Wolfgang Rihm, Jagden und Formen ( 2008). Measures 538 552
Iannis Xenakis, ST/4 1 080262 Measures 1 13
2. Further Repertoire (may be recorded as separate videos)
- Fausto Romitelli, Professor Bad Trip Lesson 2. Prima Cadenza, first page
(without electronics)
- Kaija Saariaho, Sept Papillons No. 7 (complete)
- Arnold Schoenberg, Pierrot Lunaire No. 19 Serenade (complete)
- Franz Schubert, Arpeggione Sonata D.821. First movement. Measures 1-72 (must be performed with piano)
APPLICATIONS ONLY POSSIBLE VIA https://www.muvac.com/de
see link below
About the Ensemble
Ensemble Modern is one of the world's leading ensembles for contemporary music. Based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, it currently brings together 18 soloists from eight countries. The Ensemble is known for its unique way of working and grassroots democrati c organization as well as an unmistakable programmatic range, which includes music theater, dance and video projects, chamber music, ensemble and orchestral concerts. It performs around 100 concerts worldwide every year and presents around 70 works, 20 of which are world premieres.
About the Application Process
Based on a thorough review of all applications, the members of Ensemble Modern will select candidates to join them for paid trial periods over the course of the 2025 season. Please note that members of Ensemble Modern are expected to live in the Frankfurt am Main region upon successful completion of the trial phase.
Repertoire List
1. Excerpts (in any order; must be performed in a single, un cut take)
- Pascal Dusapin, Gemeinsam. Measures 1 22
- Gérard Grisey, Talea. rehearsal 34 to rehearsal 36
- Hanspeter Kyburz, Danse aveugle ( 2013) Measures 426 437
- Wolfgang Rihm, Jagden und Formen ( 2008). Measures 538 552
Iannis Xenakis, ST/4 1 080262 Measures 1 13
2. Further Repertoire (may be recorded as separate videos)
- Fausto Romitelli, Professor Bad Trip Lesson 2. Prima Cadenza, first page
(without electronics)
- Kaija Saariaho, Sept Papillons No. 7 (complete)
- Arnold Schoenberg, Pierrot Lunaire No. 19 Serenade (complete)
- Franz Schubert, Arpeggione Sonata D.821. First movement. Measures 1-72 (must be performed with piano)
APPLICATIONS ONLY POSSIBLE VIA https://www.muvac.com/de
see link below
Closing date: 18 Oct 2024
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