The audition piece is to be played in solo mode. German bow holding is assumed. No travel expenses will be reimbursed. The starting numbers will be announced at 8:30 a.m.
mandatory pieces
1. A classical concerto of your choice by Dittersdorf, Sperger, Hoffmeister or Vanhal: 1st movement with cadenza 2. A Romantic concerto of your choice – 1st movement with cadenza (if available) (please bring the piano part for this)
orchestral excerpts
1. W. A. Mozart: Symphony No. 40, 1st movement 2. F. Schubert: Great C major Symphony, 3rd movement 3. L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, 3rd movement 4. L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, 3rd movement 5. R. Strauss : Ein Heldenleben 6. I. Stravinsky: Pulcinella Solo 7. G. Mahler: Solo from Symphony No. 1 8. G. Verdi: Solo from the opera ‘Rigoletto’
Programme for the first round: Classical concert and Mozart's Symphony No. 40
Applicants must hold the German bowing style and have orchestral experience as a section leader or solo bassist.
