1st Concert master Audition Date: Friday, 22 January '27 Applic Deadline: Thursday, 7 Januar '27

Aalborg Symphony Orchestra – Violin, 1st Concert master

Join Our Orchestra

Aalborg Symphony Orchestra is a dynamic regional symphony orchestra based at Musikkens Hus, one of Scandinavia's most distinguished concert halls, renowned for its world-class acoustics and architecture. We combine ambitious artistic standards with a strong international outlook. We are currently seeking new colleagues. – could that be you ?

The orchestra’s home base is in Aalborg, the capital of North Jutland, beautifully located by the Limfjord. The city combines the cultural and musical life of a major urban center with accessibility and a close-knit community. Surrounded by sea, fjords, and open landscapes, North Jutland offers exceptional nature and a high quality of life – with space for both tranquillity and activity.

At Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, you will find much more than an inspiring workplace. You will become part of a professional and supportive artistic community in exceptional surroundings.

About the Orchestra

Aalborg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1943 and today consists of 65 full-time musicians.

At the heart of our work are the Thursday symphonic concerts, featuring both Danish and international soloists and conductors. In addition, we perform opera and ballet productions with The Royal Danish Theatre and Danish National Opera, film concerts, and cross-genre projects with artists from other fields. Our strong children and youth program also helps bring music to audiences of all ages throughout North Jutland.

With world-class acoustics and the unique setting of Musikkens Hus, we provide a platform for artistic expression. We collaborate with leading soloists, conductors, and cultural institutions nationally and internationally to ensure concerts of the highest quality. At the same time, we are actively working to increase our visibility and expand our network, so the orchestra remains a key player in both Danish and international music life. A central focus is our orchestra is to create a workplace where well-being and artistic ambition go hand in hand.

Since 2023, the American conductor Joshua Weilerstein has served as Chief Conductor, while Michael Schønwandt is our Conductor Emeritus.

Our Human Values

At Aalborg Symphony Orchestra and Musikkens Hus, we work under the vision: People First.

We have a positive view of people

Everyone contributes to well-being and job satisfaction

We energize ourselves and each other

We embrace diversity

We talk with – not about – each other

We do what we say

We view leadership as a profession. As part of the group of section leaders, you are a role model for positive behaviour, and you contribute creating the framework for everyone to achieve their full potential in line with the orchestra’s ambitions. We take responsibility when we make mistakes and give recognition to others when things go well.

These values also shape our hiring process: in addition to the musical audition, an interview is included to ensure the right artistic and personal match.

Position: 1st Concert master

Aalborg Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the position of 1 st Concertmaster.

Are you motivated by long-term artistic and professional development in close collaboration with colleagues? Do you thrive in an environment characterized by strong professional support, ongoing artistic dialogue, constructive feedback and mutual trust? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are an orchestra in a period of positive artistic development. The coming years will be marked by a continued focus on artistic growth, the further strengthening of the orchestra's qualities, an