Audition for a full-time position for Solo bassoon and bassoon (Tutti) orchestra players

State Opera - Plovdiv announces an audition for a full-time position for Solo bassoon and  bassoon (Tutti) orchestra players.

Requirements for applicants:

1.. Completed higher or secondary music education.

2. Experience and practice in ensemble music making.

The audition will take place on 9.06.2025 in the Chamber Hall, House of colture "Boris Hristov", Plovdiv.

Audition repertoire:

1. Concerto for bassoon by W.A. Mozart: 1 part

2. Solo piece of choice with or without accompaniment

Orchestral excerpts:

for bassoon (tutti)

- Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro, Overture

- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5, 3rd movement

- Roman - Korsakov: Scheherazade, part 2

- Rossini: La gazza ladra, Overture

- Rossini: The Barber of Seville, Overture

- Ravel: Piano Concerto No. 2, 3rd movement

Orchestral excerpts:

for the position Solo  bassoon

-Ravel: Bolero

- Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9, 4th movement

Sheet music of orchestral excerpts will be provided upon request.

All works are performed with piano accompaniment.

Please send the application documents (CV and application in free text) till 2/06/2025 by email castingoperaplovdiv@gmail.com

State Opera Plovdiv will contact the approved candidates.