Principal Cello

The position is permanent with a 1-year trial period. Employment will commence after personal agreement. Non-EU citizens require a work and residence permit (not required when you apply for the audition).

Service:

The position entails roughly 100-115 podium days plus personal artistic preparation time, jury work (including auditions and meetings) and program committee meetings (admin days). The position is widely diverse, including symphonic, opera and chamber music repertoire. A typical season can include between 10 - 12 orchestra productions and 2 - 3 opera productions.

Application: application is open and ongoing for all eligible candidates. Suitable candidates will be invited for trial week(s) and audition.

Audition

20th January 2024 – Norrlandsoperan, by personal invitation.
Norrlandsoperan Concert Hall, address: Operaplan 5, 901 08, Umeå.
10th December 2023 – Last day to apply.

Repertoire

- J Haydn: Cello concerto in D major1 movt. with cadenza. (Gendron)
- Bach Solo Suite no 6 Allemande
- Cello concerto, 1 movt. with cadenza:
Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor or Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor
- Orchestra excerpts: TBA upon invitation (download via Musical Chairs)

Application

Apply via Musical Chairs
Approved application: resumé that contains education and curriculum vitae as well as current contact information.