CEO of the Slovak Philharmonic announces auditions for the position
1st player in the viola group.
Base salary € 2 000.
The salary stated above represents the minimum guaranteed amount for the position; the actual salary will be adjusted based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Auditions will be held at the Slovak Philharmonic Small Hall, Medená 3, 816 01 Bratislava.
on December 9, 2026 (Wednesday) 2 PM
Required musical education: University degree in the relevant field.
Detailed conditions of the auditions are published on the Slovak Philharmonic website.
The orchestral extracts are available for the Slovak Philharmonic auditions, see the link below.
Please send your applications along with an artistic CV by November 25, 2026 at the address:
Slovenská filharmónia
Medená 3
816 01 Bratislava
Slovakia
or by electronic mail to: alexandra.snadikova@filharmonia.sk
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Audition requirements – 1st player in the viola group
Mandatory Repertoire:
Prelude from one of the Suites for solo cello (version for viola):
J. S. Bach
– Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007
– Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
– Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
1st mov. including cadence from concertos:
F. A. Hoffmeister
– Viola Concerto in D major
K. F. Stamitz
– Viola Concerto in D major
1st mov. from concertos:
B. Bartók
– Viola Concerto
W. Walton
– Viola Concerto
P. Hindemith
– Viola Concerto "Der Schwanendreher"
Selected excerptions: (Orchestra Probespiel – Schott)
L. van Beethoven
– Symphony No. 5 in C minor, mov. 2
J. Brahms
– Variations on a Theme by Haydn – nos. 4., 7. and 8.
A. Bruckner
– Symphony No. 4 in E flat major, mov. 2
P. I. Tchaikovsky
– Symphony No. 6 in B minor, mov. 1
G. Mahler
– Symphony No. 10, mov. 1
F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy
– A Midsummer Night's Dream
W. A. Mozart
– Le nozze di Figaro Overture
– Symphony No. 40 in G minor, mov. 4
R. Strauss
– Don Juan
– Don Quixote (viola solo)
The Slovak Philharmonic will provide candidates with an accompanist (piano tuning 442); candidates can also arrange their piano accompaniment at their own expense.