Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra|Netherlands Chamber Orchestra
The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra are two of the most versatile orchestras in the Netherlands. For over 30 years the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra have been the primary orchestra partner of Dutch National Opera and are among the best opera orchestras in Europe. Both orchestra’s are renowned for their high level and share a concert series in the famous Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
With the appointment of Lorenzo Viotti in 2021 as chief conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dutch Opera this orchestra has developed significantly. Last season the orchestra performed a succesfull concert tour with pianist Maria João Pires in Vienna, Paris, Dresden, Munich and Hamburg. The orchestra excells in repertoire of the romantics such as Wagner, Strauss and Mahler.
The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra is an inspired collective with an expressive way of playing. The orchestra creates unique interpretations through its core values: intensive teamwork and open communication. Gordan Nikolić is the musical leader of the orchestra and leads the orchestra from the concertmaster chair in repertoire spanning centuries. Works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn form the hart of its repertoire, but every year the orchestra commissions various young composers.
The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra is joined by the Nederlands Philharmonic Ochestra in one organisation with beautiful offices and rehearsal spaces in the eastern part of Amsterdam. The orchestras are reknown for their outreach and educational programmes making classical music accessible to everyone.
The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra|The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra has a vacancy for:
1st Trombone (80%)
(with obligation for lower chairs)
Audition date: December 1st, 2023
Closing date for applications: November 1st, 2023
Obligatory works: Download the obligatory works below
Location: Amsterdam (East)
Profile
- You are versatile and ensure excellent performances on (inter)national concert stages and at the opera whilst mastering a broad repertory. That requires a professional and flexible work ethic. The unique combination of our two orchestra’s (Symphony orchestra & Chamber orchestra, which both also play opera) make for a versatile work environment. Besides playing in both the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, your annual workload will involve playing chamber music and participating in educational/social projects;
- You radiate enthusiasm on every stage;
- You have a talent for harmonious teamwork and possess open communication skills.
Employment conditions
- A one year fixed-term employment contract with the intention to be converted into an employment contract for an indefinite period if there is mutual satisfaction;
- Contract size is 80%;
- Salary in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch Orchestras, scale 1 (column 110%). The step depends on your years of experience in a professional orchestra;
- Mandatory participation in the ABP pension fund;
- Different fees according to collective labor agreement for Dutch Orchestras, which you can find on www.vvno.nl, the website of the association of Dutch Orchestras;
- Date of commencement of employment for the mentioned position will be decided by mutual agreement;
- Unique opportunity to play in opera’s, symphonic music, chamber music and educational/social projects;
- A staff association (voluntary participation) that organizes many fun activities such as boat tours in Amsterdam, visiting the local zoo, different workshops and lunch/dinner party’s.
Application and selection
Please apply for this position on the website of Muvac.
Please make sure your application is complete, since we can only consider fully completed applications. In Muvac you have the option to upload recent video material. This isn’t mandatory, but we appreciate some recent videos of your own choice so we can get an impression on forehand.
Please note that the auditions are only open to EU citizens and citizens from Iceland, Switzerland, Norway and Liechtenstein, or other musicians already holding a non-temporary residence permit for the Netherlands with full work authorization.
For further information about the vacancy please contact Sarah Page on 020-5217500 or SarahPage@nedpho.nl.
We want everyone to enjoy classical music. This requires a diverse and inclusive organization: we subscribe the Code Diversiteit & Inclusie.
Obligatory works
Download the obligatory works below.
