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PRINCIPAL HORN

In addition to playing in the large orchestra set up, the work program includes regular audience outreach work in smaller ensembles.

Audition
Monday, 1^st of February 2027 at 1 pm. The audition takes place in the Encore Hall of Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Lutakonaukio 12 (Paviljonki), Jyväskylä, Finland.

Audition Program

1. W. A. Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4, I movement and cadenza
2. R. Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1, I movement

Link to the orchestra excerpts will be sent via e-mail to all applicants after the application period.

Orchestra Excerpts
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Op. 68

• Movement III (bars 132–161)
• Movement V (bars 5–9)

L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Op. 92, Movement I, Vivace (bars 86–103; 436–450)

J. Brahms: Symphony No. 2, Op. 73

• Movement I (bars 2–5 and 454–477)
• From the same movement, 3rd Horn (bars 10–13)
• Movement II (bars 17–31)

G. Rossini: The Barber of Seville, Overture, bars 103–111

R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28, bars 6–20

P. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5, Op. 64, Movement II, Andante cantabile (bars 8–28)

M. Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte, bars 1–11

R. Wagner: Siegfried Idyll, bars 259–274

G. Mahler: Symphony No. 9, Lento (bars 381–391)

D. Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 107, Movement I (bars 227–242; 264–279)

Chamber Music Excerpt
C. Nielsen: Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon, Op. 43, I Movement

Accompanist is available at the audition. The audition may include a job interview. We expect the applicant to have good interaction and teamwork skills. We value the diversity of our work community and strive for equality. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Terms of employment are determined according to the national collective bargain (KVTES). The salary for the position is €3,522.40 per month, in addition bonuses can be paid according to KVTES.

Starting Date
The position will be filled starting on 30^th of March 2027 or by agreement. There is a probation period in the position.

Application
Apply to the task primarily by filling out the online application form. Application period ends on Monday, 11^th of January 2027 at 12:00 noon local time. Late applications will not be considered. The same job announcement has also been published in Finnish.