Audition – Principal French Horn

State Opera Plovdiv is holding an audition for a full-time Principal French Horn position in its

orchestra.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A degree in music (higher or secondary education).
• Experience and proficiency in ensemble performance.

Audition Details:

Date: June 9, 2025

Time: It will be specified further

Venue: Chamber Hall, House of Culture “Boris Hristov”, Plovdiv, Center, ul. “Gladston” 15, 4000

Audition Repertoire:

1. Solo piece of choice with or without accompaniment

2. Concert of your choice by:

R. STRAUSS - 1st Concerto

W.A. MOZART - 4th Concerto

3. Orchestral excerpts:

- W.A. MOZART-Così fan tutte

- L.V. BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, 6, 7, 8

- G. BIZET - Carmen

- G. ROSSINI-The Barber of Seville, Overture

- V. BELLINI - Puritani

- J. BRAHMS - Symphony No. 1, 2, 3

- G. PUCCINI - Tosca

- P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 5, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty

- R. STRAUSS-Till Eulenspiegel, Ein Heldenleben

- M. RAVEL - Pavane pour une infante défunte, Concerto in G major for piano and orchestra

- G. MAHLER - Symphony No. 3, 4, 5

- R. WAGNER - Siegfrid, (Call)

Application Process:

Candidates should submit the following documents by March 24, 2025:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Cover letter (free format)

Email applications to: castingoperaplovdiv@gmail.com

Selected candidates will be contacted by State Opera Plovdiv.