Associate Principal Cello

The Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra invites professional cellists to apply for the position of Associated Principal Cello starting from the beginning of the 2026 season (5th of August, 2025).

Brutto salary: 3000 Eur.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS:
• Higher education in music (specialization in cello), preferably a Master’s degree
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional symphony orchestra
• Experience performing solo and chamber music
• Strong sight-reading (prima vista) skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The selection process will take place in two stages:
1. First stage – A video recording of a freely chosen piece (up to 10 minutes)
2. Second stage – Live audition:
• Solo pieces
• Orchestral excerpts

AUDITION REPERTOIRE:

Solo pieces:
• J. S. Bach – Prelude from one of the solo cello suites (Suite No. II, III, or IV, at the candidate’s choice)
• One movement from a Classical or Romantic cello concerto (e.g., J. Haydn, E. Lalo, A. Dvořák, R. Schumann)

Orchestral excerpts (mandatory for all candidates):
• L. van Beethoven – Symphony No. 5, Movement II
• L. van Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, Movement IV
• J. Brahms – Symphony No. 2, Movement II
• G. Mahler – Symphony No. 2, Movement I
• R. Strauss – Der Rosenkavalier
• R. Strauss – Salome, Scene III, Cello A
• G. Verdi – Requiem, Movement III “Offertorio”
• G. Verdi – Rigoletto, Act II, No. 9

All required orchestral excerpts are listed in the attached PDF document.

Required documents:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter (free format)
• Link to a video recording of the candidate’s performance

Application deadline: by 31st of May, 2025, via email: jurgita@lvso.lt

Audition date: 18th of June, 2025, LVSO Concert Hall, Vilniaus str. 6, Vilnius, Lithuania

Eligible candidates will be informed individually.

For more information:
Jurgita Gaubytė
Orchestra Manager
jurgita@lvso.lt