1st Principal Cellist

As 1st Principal Cellist in the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, you will play a central role as leader of the cello section and as an active chamber musician. In addition to performing core string orchestra repertoire, the position offers opportunities to engage with symphonic works and chamber music at the highest artistic level, while also participating in audience engagement activities and community-based projects.

Audition date: 21 September 2026, 9:00–18:00

Application deadline: 24 August 2026

Audition venue: Music Center Snellman, Vingenkatu 18, 67100 Kokkola, Finland
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Audition Repertoire:

1. Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major, Hob. VIIb:2 – First movement with cadenza(s) and the second movement

2. One of the following concertos (first movement):
- Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191
- Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129

3. One movement (excluding a Prelude) from J. S. Bach’s Cello Suites Nos. 1–4

4. Orchestral and chamber music excerpts
The orchestral excerpts will be sent as a PDF file to candidates invited to the audition after the application period has ended.

Candidates are encouraged to use their own accompanist. If necessary, a pianist provided by the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra will be available for the audition. No rehearsal with the orchestra’s pianist will be arranged in advance.

The audition process may include an interview.

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Starting date: 4 January 2027, or as agreed

Applications: Submitted electronically (link below)

The orchestra will invite candidates to the audition based on their applications. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

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Celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2027, the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra (Keski-Pohjanmaan Kamariorkesteri) is one of Finland’s most highly regarded and internationally recognized professional orchestras. Comprising 19 professional musicians, the orchestra is renowned for its high artistic standards, innovative programming, and strong international profile.

For more information, please visit kamariorkesteri.fi/en.