Principal Bassoon

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 140-160 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.

Audition

20^th April 2024 – Norrlandsoperan, by personal invitation.
Norrlandsoperan Concert Hall, address: Operaplan 5, 901 08, Umeå.
15^th March 2024 – Last day to apply.

Repertoire

- W A Mozart: Bassoon Concerto in B-major KV 191, 1^st without cadenza.
- Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Bassoon and piano op.168, 1^st and 2^nd movt.

- 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.