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The Oulu Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the permanent position of PRINCIPAL CELLO.

Oulu Symphony Orchestra is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. The Oulu Symphony Orchestra performs traditional symphony concerts, as well as a wide range of musical genres. Madetoja hall at the Oulu Music Center has 816 seats.

The task is to act as a principal cello in the symphony orchestra. The principal cello is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility.

The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, will be paid locally agreed media and media usage compensation.

The audition will be held on Monday the 25th of April 2022 starting at 10am (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3, Oulu, Finland.

Audition repertoire:
– J. Haydn: Cello Concerto in D Major, Op. 101, (1st movement with cadenza)
– J. Brahms: The Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ major, Op. 83, (2nd movement cello solos)

– One of the following romantic concertos of applicants choice:
A. Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191, (1st movement)
R. Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (1st movement)
E. Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 (1st and 2nd movement)
P. Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33

-orchestral music excerpts sent after the application period.

Orchestral music repertoire will be sent as PDF to persons invited to audition after the closing date for submitting applications.

The one who will be appointed to this position must submit a medical certificate for his/her state of health before accepting the position. The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in its permanent