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Jyväskylä Sinfonia is the pearl of classical music in the middle of Finland. Orchestra operates in Jyväskylä and visits the entire province. The orchestra reaches yearly over 36 000 listeners in our nearly 150 events from symphony concerts to cross-genre special productions and music events for audiences of all ages. Orchestra’s chief conductor is Italian maestro Lorenzo Passerini. Okko Kamu playes the role of the principal guest.
We are hiring
II VIOLIN PLAYER
Audition: Monday 24th of March at 1 pm.
Audition takes place at the Encore hall of Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Lutakonaukio 12 (Paviljonki).
Audition program:
W. A. Mozart: Concerto for Violin No. 3, 4 or 5: 1st part with cadenza and 2nd part without cadenza.
Link to the orchestra and chamber music excerpts will be send via e-mail to all applicants after the application period.
J. Sibelius: Symphony No. 2: Vivacissimo: bars 1-61 and Allegro Moderato: bars 17-44
W. A. Mozart: Symphony No. 39: Finale, bars 1-104
I. Stravinsky: Concerto en Mib, Dumbarton oaks: from the beginning to rehearsal number 6
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7: Allegretto: Rehearsal letter A-D + Allegro con brio: from the beginning to rehearsal letter C
F. Schubert: Symphony No 4: Finale: bars 67-113
P. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 5: Andante Cantabile: bars 140-158
FRIGG/Hyväluoma: False Legenyes; bars 190-217
Chamber music:
A. Sallinen: Aspekteja Peltoniemen Hintrikin surumarssista, bars 90-227
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 the employment are determined to the national collective bargain (KVTES).
The position will be fulfilled on 31.7.2025 or by agreement. The task follows a probation period.
Apply the task through website www.kuntarekry.fi. Application period ends on Thu 20.2.2025 at 12 pm local time. Late applications will not be considered.
Inquiries: General manager Inka Puhakka, [email protected], tel. +358 40 7740090

Jyväskylä Sinfonia is the pearl of classical music in the middle of Finland. Orchestra operates in Jyväskylä and visits the entire province. The orchestra reaches year over 36 000 listeners in our nearly 150 events from symphony concerts to cross-genre special productions and music events for audiences of all ages. Orchestra's 39 musicians artistic management is taken care by chief conductor Lorenzo Passerini and principal guest conductor Okko Kamu.