Performance Job
Rovaniemi, Finland
Posted: 14 Feb 2026
Lapland Chamber Orchestra
Solo viola
(full-time, permanent)
Lapland Chamber Orchestra
Artistic Director John Storgårds
We announce a vacancy for solo viola
We seek an excellent violist with experience of chamber music and orchestral work, including readiness to perform also soloist material. Good co-operation and communication skills are required. The job includes travelling and varying work schedules.
We offer an outstanding work environment and colleagues, own rehearsal room, and a versatile repertoire from chamber music to the grand pieces of orchestral literature. Our venues range from Lapland to other places in Finland and abroad.
Closing date for applications is Monday 20th April at 3 pm (Finnish time). Applications must be sent to koesoitot-auditions@rovaniemi.fi or Lapland Chamber Orchestra, Korundi House, Lapinkävijäntie 4, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland.
Personal contact details and CV must be included in the application. Applicants are also required to mention if the orchestra's pianist is needed and which concertos they are going to perform.
Kindly note that the orchestra may interview the applicant.
Audition requirements
1. Hoffmeister or Stamitz Viola Concerto, 1. movement with cadenza
2. Bartók, Hindemith or Walton Viola Concerto, 1. movement
3. Chamber music and orchestra excerpts
The chamber music and ochestral excerpts will be sent via e-link once the application is received.
The audition is held at 12 on Saturday 9th May 2026 at Lapland Music Institute hall, add. Jorma Eton tie 8, Rovaniemi.
Post commencing on 10.8.2026 or based on an agreement. There is a trial period of six months for the post. The chosen candidate must present a medical certificate.
Further enquiries:
Aino Kurki, general manager, phone +358 (0)400 764 469, e-mail aino.kurki (at) rovaniemi.fi.
Artistic Director John Storgårds
We announce a vacancy for solo viola
We seek an excellent violist with experience of chamber music and orchestral work, including readiness to perform also soloist material. Good co-operation and communication skills are required. The job includes travelling and varying work schedules.
We offer an outstanding work environment and colleagues, own rehearsal room, and a versatile repertoire from chamber music to the grand pieces of orchestral literature. Our venues range from Lapland to other places in Finland and abroad.
Closing date for applications is Monday 20th April at 3 pm (Finnish time). Applications must be sent to koesoitot-auditions@rovaniemi.fi or Lapland Chamber Orchestra, Korundi House, Lapinkävijäntie 4, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland.
Personal contact details and CV must be included in the application. Applicants are also required to mention if the orchestra's pianist is needed and which concertos they are going to perform.
Kindly note that the orchestra may interview the applicant.
Audition requirements
1. Hoffmeister or Stamitz Viola Concerto, 1. movement with cadenza
2. Bartók, Hindemith or Walton Viola Concerto, 1. movement
3. Chamber music and orchestra excerpts
The chamber music and ochestral excerpts will be sent via e-link once the application is received.
The audition is held at 12 on Saturday 9th May 2026 at Lapland Music Institute hall, add. Jorma Eton tie 8, Rovaniemi.
Post commencing on 10.8.2026 or based on an agreement. There is a trial period of six months for the post. The chosen candidate must present a medical certificate.
Further enquiries:
Aino Kurki, general manager, phone +358 (0)400 764 469, e-mail aino.kurki (at) rovaniemi.fi.
Closing date: 20 Apr 2026
Start date: August 2026
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