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 Small Hall, Medená 3, 816 01 Bratislava.
on May 6th, 2026 (Wednesday) 2.30 PM
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 April 22nd, 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 Piece:
1st mov. including cadence from concertos:
F. A. Hoffmeister
– Viola Concerto in D major
or
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
G. Mahler
– Symphony No. 10, 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.
Orchestral extracts copy package to download here: