Institution

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Full description

Violin II tutti 100% (2) – Permanent

Number of positions

2

Type

Permanent

100%

Salary

Starting monthly salary dependent on experience ranging from HK$39,970 to HK$45,301

Application deadline

March 21, 2021

Additional notes

The HK Phil is recruiting two Violin II tutti to join the orchestra in 2021/22 Season.

For shortlisting purpose, please submit an unedited video recording of the audition repertoire (see below) no later than 21 March 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to perform a live audition in Hong Kong, tentatively in May/June 2021. If compulsory quarantine measures are still in place, the live audition will be postponed and shortlisted candidates will be notified of the new date once quarantine measures have been lifted.

Travel expenses and hotel accommodation will be covered for overseas shortlisted candidates to attend live audition in Hong Kong.

Employee benefits include: medical and dental insurance, life insurance, instrument insurance.

Optional pieces

Solo

1. Exposition of 1st movement of any Mozart Concerto
2. Exposition of 1st movement of any Romantic Concerto, no cadenza

Orchestral excerpts

2nd violin part        

1. Bruckner Symphony No. 9, last movement (from Fig. D for 12 bars)
2. Bartok Concerto for Orchestra, last movement (bars 265 – 317)
3. Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2, second movement (11 before Fig. 33 to 3 before Fig. 35)

1st violin part

1. Richard Strauss Don Juan (1st page)

Please tell us briefly why you would like to join the HK Phil and what your motivations are.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age on August 30, 2021: 18

Required document(s)

• Diploma
• Reference letter
• Scan of passport or ID card

Video

Video(s) required for pre-selection purposes only (details below). Does not replace the live audition.

Video Recording Guidelines

1. Video must be shot in a single take to replicate a live audition, without deleting any false starts or errors. Time may be taken between excerpts according to how you would work in a live audition.
2. Candidates must record all pieces specified under "Optional Pieces" and "Orchestral Excerpts".
3. Excerpts must be recorded in the order listed.
4. Video must cover performer's body and full instrument for each excerpt.
5. Candidates must ensure that they record the highest quality sound possible on the video recording. 

In support of your application, besides the optional pieces and the required orchestral excerpts, you are welcome to provide (if any) videos of your recitals, solo performances etc.

Download

• Tutti Second Violin Audition - Music PDF