Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Co-principal Viola

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is looking for a co-principal viola, starting January 1, 2026.
To apply, please submit your application here on Muvac latest July 31, 2025.
In case of a very large number of applications, applicants will be asked to submit a pre-audition video recording of one or two chosen orchestral excerpts following the application deadline.
Applicants with current or previous permanent viola positions in a professional orchestra are exempted from this requirement.
Candidates who reach the final round may also be considered for future vacancies within the viola section.

Round 1
Stamitz Viola Concerto, Mvt. I
OR
Hoffmeister Viola Concerto, Mvt. I
Strauss Don Juan
Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scherzo
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Var. IV, VII
Mozart Symphony No. 35, Mvt. I

Round 2
Bartók Viola Concerto, Mvt. I
OR
Walton Viola Concerto, Mvt. I
OR
Hindemith Der Schwanendreher, Mvt. I
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
Prokofiev Symphony No. 1, Mvt. IV
Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Mvt. II

Round 3
Mahler Symphony No. 7, Mvt. III
Wagner Wesendonck Lieder, Im Treibhaus
von Weber Der Freischütz, Act 3
Ensemble Round
Mozart String Quintet in G minor, Mvt. I
Brahms String Quintet No. 2, Mvt. II
Please see the attached audition booklet (under Media & docs) for all audition parts.