I violin player (tutti), Oulu Sinfonia

The Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for the permanent position of I VIOLIN PLAYER (TUTTI).

Oulu Sinfonia is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. Oulu Sinfonia performs traditional symphony concerts, as well as a wide range of musical genres.

The task is to act as a violin player in the symphony orchestra. The violin player is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility.

The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, will be paid locally agreed media and media usage compensation.

The audition will be held on Friday the 28th of February 2025 starting at 10am (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 3, Oulu, Finland.

Audition repertoire:
• 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following:
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219

• 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following concertos:
-Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
-Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
-Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
-Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
-Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61

• Orchestral and chamber music excerpts sent after the application period to applicants invited to the audition.

The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in its permanent positions. Applications should be submitted through the electronic application form. Closing date for submitting applications is 27 January 2025 at 3 pm (Finnish time).