1st Oboe The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

The Stichting Omroep Muziek (SOM) facilitates the concert series and the ensembles of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO): the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra (Radio Filharmonisch Orkest) chief-conductor Karina Canellakis and the Netherlands Radio Choir (het Groot Omroepkoor) chief-conductor Benjamin Goodson. The orchestra plays a prominent role in the concert series of the NPO, such as the “NTR ZaterdagMatinee”, “AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert” and “Het Zondagochtend Concert”, where the orchestra performs great orchestral symphonic works from the Romantic era to the present day.

The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra has established a prominent place in Dutch musical life since its foundation in 1945. Together with the Netherlands Radio Choir, the orchestra received the Concertgebouw Prize in September 2017, emphasizing the quality of both ensembles once again.
In the Dutch music scene, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra distinguishes itself through specially programmed symphonic concerts and has also distinguished itself remarkably with concertante opera performances and Dutch music. First performances in the Netherlands and world premieres are an important part of the repertory. A number of performances - often world premieres - have been released on CD.

Chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra is Karina Canellakis. For more information about the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra see our website: www.omroepmuziek.nl

The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
currently has the following vacancy:

Principal Oboe

with obligation to play on a lower chair
100% employment
Intended start date to be decided.

Date audition:
The preliminary audition will be held on Monday November 30, 2026 at 9.30 AM in Heuvellaan Hilversum, Studio 5, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
The final audition will be held on Tuesday December 1, 2026 at 1 PM in Heuvellaan Hilversum, Studio 5, Hilversum, The Netherlands.

The preliminary audition will take place behind a screen. After the preliminary audition, it will be determined who will advance to the final audition.

The mandatory audition repertoire list:

Mozart Oboe Concerto, K314: 1st movement, no cadenza;
Strauss Oboe Concerto: 2nd movement with cadenza;
Orchestral parts.
Applications will be accepted up to and including Friday October 30, 2026.

Apply via: https://www.muvac.com/vacancy/stichting-omroep-muziek-m14r79p1

We reserve the right to make a first selection based on the application letters and if there are a large number of registrations the right to request a video.

Stichting Omroep Muziek adheres to the Employment and Aliens law in the recruitment and selection procedure. Following European regulations, inhabitants of countries outside the European Union and the EEA (European Economic Area) or with the nationality outside the European Union and the EEA but already living in The Netherlands, may only work for the orchestra when they are in the possession of an unrestricted Dutch work and residence permit.

Should you need more information, please contact frederique.blessing@omroepmuziek.nl.

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated.