Solo Viola
FINNISH NATIONAL OPERA ORCHESTRA
Chief Conductor Hannu Lintu
Finnish National Opera Orchestra announces audition for
SOLO VIOLA
Permanent position starting on 9.1.2026, or by agreement
AUDITION will take place at the Finnish National Opera on Monday 27.10.2025.
Required pieces:
1) 1st movement without cadenza from one of the following concertos:
F. Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto D major
C. Stamitz: Viola Concerto D major No. 1 (Op. 1)
2) 1st movement from one of the following concertos:
B. Bartók: Viola Concerto
W. Walton: Viola Concerto
P. Hindemith: Der Schwanendreher
3) Chamber music excerpt WA Mozart: String Quartet G minor KV 516 (1st movement)
4) Orchestral excerpts
Music for the chamber music and orchestral excerpts will be available after the application has been sent.
Salary range: EUR 4432,16-5231,50 /month. In addition, instrument and dress reimbursement and remuneration for recording.
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 application closing date.
Position is open to applicants of any nationality.
For further information please contact Orchestra coordinator Ms. Päivi Kulo, paivi.kulo@opera.fi
Who 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
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 110 members. The Chief Conductor is Hannu Lintu. Apart from opera and ballet performances, the Orchestra gives symphony and chamber music concerts. The Orchestra currently has members from 15 nationalities, and the working languages are Finnish and English.
