Tapiola Sinfonietta is calling for applications for a tutti violin vacancy. The tutti violins play in both 1st and 2nd violin sections. We value positivity and overall innovative attitude. Audience outreach and chamber music in smaller ensembles are a vital part of the Tapiola Sinfonietta’s activities and the musician’s job description.

We consider each applicant that has submitted their application on time. The selection is made after the audition has finished. The orchestra selects the musicians to the audition based on the applications and the submitted video recordings. The audition is held in the Espoo Cultural Centre's Tapiola Hall (address Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo) on Thursday January 7, 2027 starting at 9:00 am. Friday January 8, 2027 is also reserved for the audition.

Work place and address: Tapiola Sinfonietta, Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo, Finland
Working hours: 36 hours / week
This is a permanent position. The position has a 6-month probationary period.
*Basic salary: 3193,96e/month. On top of the basic salary, a compensation for recordings (5,4%) and chamber orchestra addition (at the moment 210,78e/month) are paid according to valid local agreements as well as possible experience-based extra compensation.
Total salary is approximately between 3580 and 3960 euros per month.

Collective agreements: KVTES Kunnallinen yleinen virka- ja työehtosopimus, Kunnalliset muusikkojen virka- ja työehtosopimukset

Competence requirements: Applicable university or college degree or other suitable education.

AUDITION REPERTOIRE:
1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: First movement of a violin concerto of your choice, with cadenzas.

2. A free-choice piece or movement for solo violin by J.S. Bach, maximum 5 minutes

3. A free-choice piece for violin and piano, maximum duration 10 minutes

4. Chamber Music: String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465 "Dissonance", Movement I (Adagio- Allegro), I violin

5. Orchestral excerpts:
Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 99 in E-flat major, Hob I:99, 1st violin part, Mvt. I (Vivace assai): bars 19-70 (Haydn-Mozart Presse)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 297/300a, 2nd violin part, Mvt. II (Andante): bars 1-39 (Bärenreiter)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543, 2nd violin part, Mvt. IV (Finale: Allegro), bars 104-264 (Bärenreiter)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, 2nd violin part, Mvt. II (Molto vivace), bars 1-84 (Bärenreiter)

Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38, 2nd violin part, Mvt. IV (Andante): bars 181-217 (Breitkopf & Härtel)

Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48, 1st violin part, Mvt. II (Moderato. Tempo di Valse): bars 1 to reh.mark D + 3 bars (Breitkopf & Härtel)

Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen C minor, TrV 290, 2nd violin part, (Adagio ma non troppo): bars 163-213 (Boosey & Hawkes)

Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 D major, Op. 25, 1st violin part, Mvt. I (Allegro con brio): start to rehearsal number 12 (Boosey & Hawkes)

Kaija Saariaho: Nymphea Reflection, 1st violin, Mvt. II (Feroce): bars 22-59 (upper divisi) (Chester Music / Edition Wilhelm Hansen)

Sebastian Fagerlund: Terral - Concerto for flute and orchestra, 1st violin part, (Energico): bars 461-495 (Edition Peters, Germany)

Sheet music for the chamber music and orchestral excerpts (audition repertoire 4-5) can be downloaded from the orchestra's OPAS system DOCUMENTS:
https://ts.opas-online.com/
login: tsaudition
password: Tapiola2025!

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More information from II Manager Anna Jaskiewicz, tel. +358 40 620 6051, anna.jaskiewicz@espoo.fi (during the office hours).

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The Tapiola Sinfonietta has established itself as Finland’s premier chamber orchestra. Founded as the Espoo City Orchestra in 1987, it currently has 44 members. The orchestra is known for its adventurous repertoire planning and has been widely acclaimed for nuanced performances across a wide range of eras and styles. The Tapiola Sinfonietta often performs without a conductor, placing an emphasis on ensemble playing and the personal responsibility of each musician. In 2000, the orchestra introduced a management model where artistic planning is handled by a management team formed of the General Manager and two orchestra members. Dialogue and a cross-sector approach are characteristic of the orchestra’s work with its Artists in Association, Artists in Residence and visiting conductors and soloists. The orchestra’s home base is the Espoo Cultural Centre, located in the district of Tapiola, world famous for its garden city architecture. Engaging in exceptionally broad-based audience outreach work, the orchestra addresses all age groups in the City of Espoo, from unborn babies to senior citizens, and gives performances away from conventional concert venues. The Tapiola Sinfonietta appears at music festivals in Finland and has an internationally recognized award-winning discography.

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