The candidate works closely with the colleagues within the viola section, the section leaders and all other colleagues that are employed at the Belgian National Orchestra.
He/she interprets and performs all orchestral parts for viola and contributes to an outstanding performance.
He/she assures the coordination within the own section during rehearsals, performances and recordings to make sure the section functions the most optimal way.
He/she assures the leadership and exemplary behavior that comes with the function.
He/she takes part in auditions and acts as a coach for occasional academy students or occasional additional players within the section.
A full job description is available on demand.
1st round
Concerto Hoffmeister of Stamitz, 1st movement without cadenza
Orchestral excerpt: Britten, Peter Grimes
2nd round
Concerto Walton, Hindemith or Bartok (whole concerto)
Orchestral excerpts:
Bruckner Symphony nr. 4
Ravel, Ma mère l’oye
3rd round
Orchestral excerpts:
SOLO
R. Strauss, Don Quichote
Weber, Freischütz
Prokofiev, Romeo & Julia
Enesco, Rumanian Rhapsody
Strawinsky, Firebird
Vaughan Williams, Tallis-Fantasie
ORCHESTRA
Shostakovich, Symphony nr. 5
Mendelssohn, Midsummernight’s Dream
Ravel, Daphnis & Chloe
Tchaikovksy, Symphony nr. 6
R. Strauss, Ein Heldenleben
Brahms, Haydn-variations
Mahler, Symphony nr. 10 Adagio
CHAMBER MUSIC
Mozart, Divertimento for string trio, 1st movement, exposition