II Concertmaster
FINNISH NATIONAL OPERA ORCHESTRA
Chief Conductor Hannu Lintu
Finnish National Opera Orchestra announces audition for
2nd CONCERTMASTER
Permanent position starting on August 3rd 2026, or by agreement
AUDITION will take place at the Finnish National Opera on Tuesday May 12th 2026.
Required pieces:
1) W.A. Mozart: Violin Concerto no. 3 in G major or no. 4 in D major or no. 5 in A major; 1st and 2nd movements without cadenzas
2) 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following concertos: Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Beethoven
3) Chamber music excerpt:Schubert: Quintet C major D. 956, IV movement
4) Orchestral excerpts
Link for the chamber music and orchestra excerpts will be sent to those who have applied the position.
We are looking for
- Musician working at high artistic level
- Musician who has ability to work in artistic supervisor role
- Person with good communication and co-operation skills
Salary range: 4606,88-5437,73 €/month. In addition, instrument and dress reimbursement and remuneration for recordings.
An accompanist will be provided but candidates may bring their own pianist if they so desire.
The candidates selected for the audition will be informed after the closing date.
Position is open to applicants of any nationality.
For further information please contact Orchestra Manager Mrs. Anna Kondracka anna.kondracka@opera.fi
Suomen kansallisooppera ja -baletti
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is one of the leading opera companies in northern Europe. The Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera is Finland’s largest symphony orchestra, with 112 members. The Chief Conductor is Hannu Lintu. Apart from opera and ballet performances, the Orchestra gives symphony and chamber music concerts. The Orchestra has five Concertmasters. The Orchestra currently has members from 15 nationalities, and the working languages are Finnish and English.
