LNSO ANNOUNCES AN AUDITION FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AS CONCERTMASTER

State limited liability company

Valsts SIA “Latvijas Nacionālais simfoniskais orķestris”

(Latvian National Symphony Orchestra), announces

an audition for the full-time employment

as concertmaster

for one year with possibility for permanent position

The audition will be held in Riga, Kr.Valdemara street 5, at Riga Congress Hall at 14:30 on 27 March 2025 (by draw).

Requirements for candidates:

• Excellent instrument proficiency, ability to perform solos at the highest level;

• Profound knowledge of the orchestra's repertoire;

• Strong leadership skills;

• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with regard to the first violin section, the orchestra, and the conductor;

• Providing bowings for the string section;

• At least 3 years of orchestra concertmaster experience in a professional orchestra.

  
  

In order to take part in the audition, each candidate must submit:

• curriculum vitae (CV),

• motivation letter,

• copies of documents supporting educational qualifications,

• confirmation of consent to the processing of personal data.

The deadline for submitting applications is 9 March 2025. Applications must be submitted by email to the email address of the LNSO: personals@lnso.lv, with the reference “For the audition”.

Applications received after 24:00 on 9 March 2025 will not be considered.

Programme – repertoire list

Music scores for the first round (Brahms)

Music scores for the second round

Terms and Conditions

Confirmation of personal data processing

Contact person for inquiries:

Iveta Galzone, Head of the Personnel Department, e-mail – personals@lnso.lv.