Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for the position of solo cellist.

Oulu Sinfonia is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. Oulu Sinfonia performs traditional symphony concerts, as well as a wide range of musical genres. Madetoja hall at the Oulu Music Center has 816 seats.

The task is to act as a solo cello in the symphony orchestra. The solo cellist is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility.

The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, will be paid locally agreed media and media usage compensation.

The audition will be held on Monday the 18th of September 2023 starting at 10am (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3, Oulu, Finland.

Audition repertoire

  • J. Haydn: Cello Concerto in D Major, Op. 101, (1st movement with cadenza)
  • One of the following romantic concertos of applicants choice:
    • A. Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191, (1st movement)
    • R. Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (1st movement)
  • Orchestral music excerpts sent after the application period.

Orchestral music repertoire will be sent as PDF to persons invited to audition after the closing date for submitting applications.

If a member of the orchestra will be chosen to the vacancy of solo cellist, the upcoming vacancy can be filled by this audition.

The one who will be appointed to this position must submit a medical certificate for his/her state of health before accepting the position. The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in its permanent positions.

Applications should primarily be submitted through the electronic application form. Alternatively, applications can be submitted to the address Oulun kaupungin kirjaamo, PL 71, 90015 Oulun kaupunki, visiting address Kansankatu 55 A. Applications must include the position-specific register number OUKA/64932023. Closing date for submitting applications is 21 August 2023 at 3pm (Finnish time).

In brief

  • Apply by Monday 21st of August at 3 PM (Finnish time).
  • Audition on Monday 21st of September 2023 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time).
  • Job starts on Tuesday 2nd of January 2023.
  • Position-specific pay 3235,27 €/month.

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