The Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine is recruiting for its cello section: 1 Principal Cello position - 1st category A on Friday, November 27, 2026.
A full member of the Opéra National de Bordeaux, the ONBA contributes to opera and ballet productions, and also offers a vast symphonic season at the Auditorium de Bordeaux, complemented by chamber music projects in various venues.
Rehearsal with piano possible on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Salle Sauguet. Please register by sending an email to concours-onba@onb.fr NO LATER THAN Sunday, November 15, 2026.
For any further information, contact concours-onba@onb.fr
You can rehearse with the pianist on November 26th 2026 in Salle Sauguet. Please register for the rehearsal by sending an email to concours-onba@onb.fr by November 15th 2026 AT THE LATEST.
The audition will take place at the Auditorium de Bordeaux - Salle Sauguet (16 rue du Palais Gallien 33000 Bordeaux)
Rehearsal with piano possible on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Salle Sauguet. Please register by sending an email to concours-onba@onb.fr NO LATER THAN Sunday, November 15, 2026.
For any further information, contact concours-onba@onb.fr
The Audition will take place at the Auditorium de Bordeaux - Salle Sauguet (16 rue du Palais Gallien 33000 Bordeaux)
You can rehearse with the pianist on November 26th 2026 in Salle Sauguet. Please register for the rehearsal by sending an email to concours-onba@onb.fr by November 15th 2026 AT THE LATEST.

• At any time during the audition, each candidate may be asked to play one or more orchestral excerpts.

You may also be asked to play one or more of the excerpts in any round of the audition.

• Each round is eliminatory.

You can be eliminated at each round of the audition.

• Bowings are not imposed.

Bowings are at your convenience.

• The jury reserves the right to remove the screen in the 2nd round on the day of the audition if deemed necessary.
  The jury may decide to remove the screen on the 2nd round if they think it is necessary.