Probespiele

The Loh Orchestra Sondershausen is one of the oldest and most traditional orchestras in Germany and celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2019. The orchestra performs a diverse repertoire of classical and chamber music concerts. In addition, the Loh Orchestra accompanies the diverse musical theatre programme (opera, operetta, musicals and ballet) of Theater Nordhausen/Loh-Orchester Sondershausen GmbH. It offers a wide-ranging repertoire from different eras to current compositions.
The Theater Nordhausen/Loh-Orchester Sondershausen GmbH is looking for a musician (m/f/d) as deputy section leader of the 2nd violins.
Start of employment:
immediately/ by arrangement
Fixed term:
After successful completion of the 18-month probationary period, a permanent employment contract will follow.
Audition:
13/02/2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Audition venue:
Haus der Kunst, im Loh 1c in 99706 Sondershausen, please do NOT travel to Nordhausen to the theatre!
Application deadline:
07.02.2025
Please note:
Travel, catering and accommodation costs for the audition will not be reimbursed

1st round
W.A.Mozart a violin concerto in G major, A major or D major, of your choice.
1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement
2nd round
A romantic concerto of your choice.
1st movement with cadenza.

A romantic concerto of your own choice. 1st movement with cadenza. (Please let us know your choice directly when you confirm your audition so that we can inform the keyboard department).

1. B. Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overture - Orchestral Rehearsal Volume II; pages 55-58 II. Violin
2 A. Bruckner: Symphony 9; 3rd movement - orchestral audition volume II; pages 27-28
3. W. A. Mozart: Symphony No.39; 4th movement (Finale) - orchestral audition volume II; pages 37-38 II. Violin
4. F. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Scherzo - orchestral audition volume II; pages 32-36 II. Violin
5. R. Strauss: Don Juan op.20 - orchestral audition volume II; pages 61-63; second violin
6. J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Cantata No.4, running No. 41 Aria (Tenore) II. Violin solo
7. W. A. Mozart: Divertimento No.1 in D major KV No.136; 1st movement from bar 52 to bar 65; second violin
8. Brahms, Piano Concerto in D minor, 3rd movement (bars 238 to 265)