CEO of the Slovak Philharmonic announces auditions for the position
Tutti player in the viola group.
Base salary € 1 550.
The salary stated above represents the minimum guaranteed amount for the position; the actual salary will be adjusted based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Auditions will be held at the Slovak Philharmonic Concert Hall, Medená 3, 816 01 Bratislava.
on November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 9 AM
Required musical education: University degree in the relevant field.
Detailed conditions of the auditions are published on the Slovak Philharmonic website.
The orchestral extracts are available for the Slovak Philharmonic auditions, see the link below.
Please send your applications along with an artistic CV by November 11, 2026 at the address:
Slovenská filharmónia
Medená 3
816 01 Bratislava
Slovakia
or by electronic mail to: alexandra.snadikova@filharmonia.sk
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Audition requirements – tutti player in the viola group
Mandatory Repertoire:
1st mov. including cadence from concertos:
F. A. Hoffmeister
– Viola Concerto in D major
K. F. Stamitz
– Viola Concerto in D major
1st mov. from concertos:
B. Bartók
– Viola Concerto
W. Walton
– Viola Concerto
P. Hindemith
– Viola Concerto "Der Schwanendreher"
Selected excerptions: (Orchestra Probespiel – Schott)
L. van Beethoven
– Symphony No. 5 in C minor, mov. 2
J. Brahms
– Variations on a Theme by Haydn – nos. 4., 7. and 8.
A. Bruckner
– Symphony No. 4 in E flat major, mov. 2
P. I. Tchaikovsky
– Symphony No. 6 in B minor, mov. 1
F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy
– A Midsummer Night's Dream
W. A. Mozart
– Le nozze di Figaro Overture
– Symphony No. 40 in G minor, mov. 4
R. Strauss
– Don Juan
The Slovak Philharmonic will provide candidates with an accompanist (piano tuning 442); candidates can also arrange their piano accompaniment at their own expense.