Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Founded in 1888, the Concertgebouw Orchestra has collaborated with the greatest conductors and soloists. ‘Royal’ status was officially conferred on the orchestra on the occasion of its Centenary Celebration. The orchestra is made up of over 120 players hailing from some twenty-five countries. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has cultivated a distinct, individual sound, one which is due in part to the unique acoustics of The Concertgebouw.
In addition to some eighty concerts performed at The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam each season, the orchestra gives approximately forty concerts at other major concert halls throughout the world.
In June 2022 it was announced that Klaus Mäkelä is joining the orchestra as artistic partner with effect from the 2022-23 season, and will be chief conductor from 2027.
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is seeking:
First Principal Second violin
Auditions will be held on 5, 6 and 7 January 2026 in Amsterdam.
Repertoire will include:
- Mozart, KV 216, KV 218 or KV 219, 1st Movement
- Romantic Concerto of choice: Beethoven, Mendelssohn (E minor)/Brahms/Tchaikovsky/Sibelius, 1st Movement
The Concertgebouworkest works to provide its members with suitable instruments, which are loaned to the musicians during their employment with the orchestra.
We reserve the right to make a preliminary selection based on the applications.
Online applications to be received by 23rd October 2025 at www.muvac.com.
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