Clarinet Audition Announcement – State Opera Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

State Opera Plovdiv is pleased to announce an audition for the position of:

Tutti Clarinet (with the obligation to also perform on Bass Clarinet)
Full-time position

Live Audition Date:
June 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: House of Culture “Boris Hristov”
15 Gladston Blvd, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Repertoire Requirements:

Solo Piece:
• W. A. Mozart – Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622
– 1st Movement: Allegro
– 2nd Movement: Adagio

Opera Solos:
• Verdi – La Forza del Destino (Overture)
• Puccini – Tosca (Act III, clarinet solo from “E lucevan le stelle”)
• Puccini – La Bohème
• Rossini – The Barber of Seville (Cavatina Figaro)

Symphonic Solos:
• Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 (may be performed with the principal clarinet)
• Beethoven – Symphony No. 8 (Trio arrangement)

Bass Clarinet:
• Verdi – Aida (Act IV)
• Tchaikovsky – Macbeth
• Shostakovich – Violin Concerto

Application Requirements:
Please send the following documents by May 27, 2025:
• Full name, address, phone number, and email
• One-page CV
• Indicate if you will need an accompanist or require a bass clarinet provided by the orchestra

Submit applications and inquiries to:
castingoperaplovdiv@gmail.com

Languages:
Rehearsals are conducted in Bulgarian and English. English proficiency is required.

Additional Information:
By applying, you consent to the processing and storage of your personal data by State Opera Plovdiv. Information will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

We look forward to your live audition!