CEO of the Slovak Philharmonic announces audition
– for the position Solo Trumpet Musician
Base salary € 1 290 (The above salary represents the minimum guaranteed amount applicable to the position, the actual salary will be adjusted depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.)
Auditions will be held at the Slovak Philharmonic Concert Hall, Medená 3, 816 01 Bratislava,
on June 10th (Monday) 2024, 2:30 PM
Required musical education: University degree in the relevant field
Detailed conditions of the auditions are published on the website of the Slovak Philharmonic: www.filharmonia.sk.
The orchestral extracts to be prepared for the Slovak Philharmonic auditions, see below.
Please send Your application along with Your brief CV and artistic profile via e-mail: alexandra.snadikova@filharmonia.sk or via post service by May 27th 2024 as follows:
Slovenská filharmónia
Medená 3
816 01 Bratislava
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Audition requirements – 1st trumpet
First round:
Solo concerto:
J. Haydn:
Trumpet Concerto in E flat major – Mov 1. including cadenza.
(to be performed on Bb trumpet only)
Orchestral excerpts:
A. Dvořák:
Symphony No. 8
A. Dvořák:
Symphony No. 9
M. P. Mussorgsky:
Pictures at an Exhibition (Promenade)
Second round:
Solo concerto:
H. F. Tomasi:
Trumpet Concerto – Mov. 1
Orchestral excerpts:
M. P. Mussorgsky:
Pictures at an Exhibition (6. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuÿle)
M. Ravel:
Piano Concerto in G major
R. Strauss:
An Alpine Symphony
G. Mahler:
Symphony No. 5
D. Shostakovich:
Symphony No. 1
N. Rimsky-Korsakov:
Scheherazade
A. Dvořák:
Slavonic Dance No. 9
S. Prokofiev:
Romeo and Juliet
I. Stravinsky:
Petrushka
Piano accompaniment will be provided by the Slovak Philharmonic. If preferred, audition participants can bring their own accompanist on their own expense.
Click here to download an orchestral excerpts copy package for your instrument.