Vacancies

Second Flute / Utility (1) – Permanent

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Vacancy Data

  • Institution
    Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Full description
    Second Flute / Utility (1) – Permanent
  • Obligatory instrument
    Piccolo
  • Number of positions
    1
  • Type
    Permanent
  • Job share
    100%
  • Salary
    Starting monthly salary dependent on experience ranging from HK$44,312 to HK$50,285
  • Application deadline
    March 21, 2021
  • Additional notes

    The HK Phil is recruiting a Second Flute / Utility to join the orchestra in 2021/22 Season.

    For shortlisting purpose, please submit an unedited video recording of the mandatory piece as well as all of the orchestral excerpts (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.

  • Mandatory pieces

    Mozart Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K.313 (1st mvt & 2nd mvt)

  • Orchestral excerpts

    Flute 1

               1. Mendelssohn     Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scherzo

              2. Debussy            L’apres-midi d’un faune


    Flute 2

               3. Smetana            The Moldau

               4. Bartók               Concerto for Orchestra

               5. Tchaikovsky       Symphony No. 4

               6. Prokofiev           Classical Symphony

              7. Mendelssohn     Italian Symphony


    Flute 2 / piccolo

               8. Ravel                 Daphnis & Chloe, Suite No. 2

               9. Dvořák               Symphony No. 9

               10. Ravel               Mother Goose Suite

               11. Shostakovich   Symphony No. 10

               12. Britten              Four Sea Interludes

               13. Ravel               Bolero


    Piccolo

              14. Rossini           Semiramide Overture

               15. Stravinsky        Firebird, Variation de l’oiseau de feu

  • Personal letter

    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 "Mandatory 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
  • Application
  • Time remaining to apply