Cello Tutti

The Vratsa Symphony Orchestra announces an opening for the position of Cello Tutti (rotary position).
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated musician to join our cello section permanently. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent technical ability, a rich and versatile sound, strong ensemble and solo skills, and a commitment to musical excellence.

Some of the requirements are: advanced studies in music (bachelor or master in a conservatory or equivalent education), sight-reading and ensemble performance skills, the ability to adapt to different styles and repertoire (classical, romantic, contemporary), and proven orchestral experience or equivalent professional performance background will be taken in consideration but these are not mandatory.

The audition is divided into three rounds:
1st Round. VIDEO SUBMISSION - Solo piece + excerpts

Exposition from the first movement of Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major.
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The following excerpts:
- Excerpt from Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, Andante (till bar 25)
- Excerpt from Mendelssohn Scherzo from A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Allegro Vivace
- Excerpts from Beethoven Symphony No. 5, 3rd Mov (be 140 till 215 without repeat)
- Excerpt from Dvorak Symphony No. 8, 1st Mov (till bar 18)

2nd Round. ONLINE INTERVIEW

Final Round. TRIAL PERIOD

Only successful candidates will advance to the next round but all of them will be notified. For more details, please check the document attached. Applications only valid via this website.

Video Recording Guidelines
Recording must be made in one continuous take (no cuts, no edits). The solo work and the excerpts can be recorded in 2 separate files. Good sound quality is essential; do not choose a room with too much reverb or play too close/far from the microphone.

The candidate must be fully visible in the frame. No post-production editing is allowed. The file(s) has to be uploaded before the deadline.

Piano accompaniment no required
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