Open Audition
State Opera Plovdiv announces open auditions for two full‐time positions: one for a Solo Bassoonist and one for a Bassoon (Tutti) Orchestra Player.
Requirements for Applicants:
Completed higher or secondary music education.
Experience in ensemble performance.
The audition will take place on 9 June 2025 in the Chamber Hall at the House of Culture “Boris Hristov,” Plovdiv.
Audition Repertoire:
Concerto for Bassoon by W.A. Mozart – Solo part
A solo piece of your choice (with or without accompaniment)
Orchestral Excerpts for Bassoon (Tutti):
Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro, Overture
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5, 3rd Movement
Rimsky‑Korsakov – Scheherazade, Part 2
Rossini – La gazza ladra, Overture
Rossini – The Barber of Seville, Overture
Ravel – Piano Concerto No. 2, 3rd Movement
Orchestral Excerpts for the Solo Bassoon Position:
Ravel – Boléro
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 9, 4th Movement
Sheet music for the orchestral excerpts will be provided upon request. All works are performed with piano accompaniment.
Please send your application documents (CV and a written application) by 2 June 2025 to: castingoperaplovdiv@gmail.com
State Opera Plovdiv will contact the shortlisted candidates.
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