In SSO the tutti cellists rotate within the group
1st round:
-J.Haydn: Cello Concerto in D major
1st movement, exposition (bars 29-77) and cadenza of free choice *
-L.van Beethoven: Symphony n. 5, 2nd movement
-R.Strauss: Ein Heldenleben
2nd round:
-J.Brahms: Symphony n. 2, 2nd movement
-L.van Beethoven: Symphony n. 8, 3rd movement, Trio
-P.Tchaikovsky: Symphony n. 6, 2nd movement
-G.Verdi: Requiem, Offertorium
-G.Mahler: Symphony n. 5, 1st movement
-D.Shostakovich, Symphony n. 5, 3rd movement
3rd round:
-First movement of either Cello Concerto in B minor by A.Dvorak or Cello Concerto in A minor by R.Schumann *
-C.Saint-Saëns: “The Swan” from “Le carnaval des animaux” *
-works marked with * are to be played with piano accompaniment.
The orchestra will provide a pianist for the audition but there will unfortunately be no chance to schedule any rehearsals.
What attracts you to apply for this position in Stavanger Symphony Orchestra?
Se requiere(n) vídeo(s) para la preselección (especificar abajo).
-J.Haydn: Cello Concerto in D major, 1st movement, exposition (bars 29-77)
-L.van Beethoven: Symphony n. 5, 2nd movement
The video should be recorded in one take, without editing and in the given order of the pieces. It’s not necessary to use professional recording equipment.
Piano accompaniment for the Haydn concerto exposition is recommended but not mandatory