Probespiele

The Heidelberg Philharmonic Orchestra (GMD Mino Marani, Honorary Conductor Mario Venzago) has a permanent vacancy for the position of 2nd Concertmaster (m/f/d) as of 13 January 2025.
Audition: 22 October 2024 at 10:00 am
The appointment is initially for a trial period of one year.

You can audition at the theatre from 1.5 hours before the start.

Travelling expenses for participation in the audition will only be reimbursed to applicants who
are members of UNISONO and an orchestra in which the TVK applies (appropriate proof must be provided)
or
reach the 2nd round of the main audition (the amount of the 2nd class train ticket within Germany, accommodation costs and daily allowances will not be covered by us in this case).
We recommend travelling by public transport, as there are no parking spaces available at the theatre.

Mozart - Violin Concerto KV 216 (1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement)
or
Mozart - Violin Concerto KV 218 (1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement)
or
Mozart - Violin Concerto K. 219 (1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement)

Romantic concerto of your choice 1st movement with cadenza (please specify)

Soli (unless otherwise indicated, from Orchesterprobespiel Violin by Schott, Volume 1)
J.S. Sebastian Bach - St Matthew Passion: Erbarme dich (p. 7)
F. Léhar - The Merry Widow (sheet music will be sent with invitation)
R. Strauss - Ein Heldenleben (p. 46, 47, 48)
J. Brahms - Symphony No. 1, 2nd movement (p. 20 - 21)

Tutti (unless otherwise indicated, from Orchesterprobespiel Violin by Schott, Volume 2)
J. Strauss - Die Fledermaus Overture (p. 58 - 61)
W. A. Mozart - Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, 4th movement (p. 37 - 38)
F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy - Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream (p. 32 - 33)
A. Bruckner - Symphony No. 9 Adagio (Schmalnauer Orchesterschule by Schott, Vol. 1, p. 66 - 67)
R. Strauss - Don Juan (p. 61 - 63)

Chamber music
W. A. Mozart - Divertimento KV 136 1st movement (sheet music will be sent with the invitation)