Concertmaster

AUDITION FOR CONCERTMASTER POSITION
22 & 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
This audition is open to candidates of all nationalities.
All candidates must meet the following general requirements:
- Provide proof of civil status
- Enjoy full civic rights
- Be declared medically fit for the profession of musician.
Employment under an open-ended contract (with a three-month probationary period, renewable once).
Concertmaster Position
The Concertmaster is the primary point of contact with the Music Director for all matters concerning the artistic life of the orchestra, and is responsible for maintaining the ensemble’s artistic discipline.
The Concertmaster leads and oversees the artistic work of the violin section, the string section as a whole, and the orchestra, in collaboration with the conductor, in pursuit of the finest musical interpretation. The Concertmaster is responsible for bowings and markings for the principal string parts.
The two Concertmasters of the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris work in close harmony, maintaining regular dialogue with each other and with the Music Director to ensure a balanced and complementary artistic contribution. In addition to their central artistic role, the Concertmaster performs highly virtuosic repertoire as principal violinist—whether symphonic, chamber, or as a soloist—and may also lead the orchestra in Play-Direct (conductor-less) programmes.
Possessing an open mind and keen awareness of the professional musical world, the Concertmaster takes initiative in the pursuit of excellence and the ongoing artistic development of the ensemble, working in close consultation with the Music Director. They also participate in key organisational bodies such as the Artistic Committee, recruitment auditions, and tenure review panels, etc.
Applications must be submitted via the registration form available on our website http://www.orchestredechambredeparis.com/recrutement/