Playing historical instruments (La Scintilla) has a long tradition at Zurich Opera House. An open and proactive approach to this performance practice by newly engaged colleagues is welcomed.
Travelling expenses for auditions: Participants who reach the second round of the main audition will have their travel expenses reimbursed up to a maximum of CHF 500 (2nd class return train journey). Please bring a receipt or ticket, preferably in paper form!
mandatory pieces
J. HAYDN: Cello Concerto in D major, 1st movement with cadenza
optional pieces
A romantic concerto of your choice, 1st movement Please indicate which piece of your choice you will play when confirming your participation following receipt of the invitation.
orchestral excerpts
Orchestral parts solo cello W. A. MOZART: Abduction W. A. MOZART: Don Giovanni P. I. TSCHAIKOWSKY: Swan Lake G. PUCCINI: Tosca G. VERDI: Rigoletto R. STRAUSS: Woman without a shadow G. DONIZETTI: Lucia di Lammermoor
Orchestral parts cello tutti G. VERDI: Requiem, Offertorio W.A. MOZART: The Magic Flute, Overture R. WAGNER: Götterdämmerung 1st act Sunrise R. STRAUSS: Rosenkavalier, Act 3 R. WAGNER: Das Rheingold You will find the orchestral parts attached as a document.
Chamber music A. BORODIN: String Quartet No. 2, D major, 3rd movement ‘Notturno’
