Tutti 1st violin

We have an open position for Tutti 1st violin.

The audition will take place on Wednesday 5th of November 2025, at 10:00 AM in Studie 4 at DR Koncerthuset, Emil Holms Kanal 20, 2300 København.

REPERTOIRE:

1st round:
W.A. Mozart, Violin Concerto no. 3, 4 or 5, 1st mvt. with cadenza.
Orchestral excerpts

2nd round:
1st mvt. with cadenza of one of the following concertos:
Brahms, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius or Nielsen
Orchestral excerpts

3rd round:
W.A. Mozart, Violin Concerto no. 3, 4 or 5, 2nd mvt. without cadenza.
Orchestral excerpts

Shortly after the deadline, the jury will review all applicants and categorize them into three groups: direct invitation to the 1st round, invitation to the pre-round via video, or not invited.

Orchestral excerpts will be ready for download from 15th of September 2025 on: www.copenhagenphil.dk/jobs/

Tuning: 442 Hz

An accompanist will be provided at the audition. Applicants are responsible for all expenses related to travel and rehearsal.

Timeline:
• Application deadline: 25th of September 2025
• 1st of October 2025: All applicants will be informed whether they are invited directly to the first round, must submit a video recording, or not invited.
• Video submission deadline: 15th of October 2025
• 20th of October: Candidates who have submitted a video will be informed whether they are invited to the first round or not.

Salary and conditions of employment are negotiable under the current agreement for musicians in the Danish Regional Orchestras (Landsdelsorkestrene). Employment for non-EU residents is contingent on obtaining a valid work and residence permit. Applicants are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining these permits.

For any questions, contact Production Manager Jesper Clausen at: jec@copenhagenphil.dk