The audition will take place in the concert Hall, Odense, Friday October the 2nd 2026

Odense Symphony Orchestra is looking for a Principal 2nd violin. We focus on the applicant’s outstanding technical and musical profile and on the soloistic presentation as well as a broad knowledge of repertoire and style and on open and cooperative attitude towards the role as group leader. This is a full-time position.

Application deadline: September 3rd, 2026

The jury reserves the right to invite a limited number of applicants.

Invited applicants will be notified at the latest by e-mail on September 4th, 2026.

Travel and accommodation are at the applicant’s own expense.

An accompanist for the audition will be provided by the orchestra.

The 1st round will be played behind a screen

1st round: 
1st and 2nd movement including cadenza from one of the following concerts:
A. Mozart: Concerto for violin no. 3 in G-Major (KV. 216), no. 4 in D-Major (KV. 218) or no. 5 in A-Major (KV. 219)

Excerpts from orchestra repertoire.

2nd round: 
1st movement incl. cadenza from one of the following concerts:
Beethoven, Brahms, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky or Nielsen

Excerpts from orchestra repertoire.

3rd round:
Chamber work: Beethoven op. 18. no. 6, 1st movement (no repetitions) with the concertmaster and principal string players

Excerpts from orchestra repertoire, and a short interview.

There may be a 4th round in the orchestra.