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Vacancy: Number 2, 1st Violin
Tue 14th Sep 2010 - 13:27
Number 2, 1st Violin (with potential for some leading)
Manchester Camerata is seeking a no.2, 1st Violin to work in close junction with the orchestra, new Leader – Giovanni Guzzo, Music Director – Douglas Boyd, Permanent Guest Conductor – Nicholas Kraemer and Principal Guest Director – Gordan Nikolitch. Gábor Takács–Nagy will join the Artistic team as Music Director in September 2011.
Working closely with the whole team, you will work Manchester based and play a pivotal role in the future success of one of the UK’s foremost Chamber Orchestras. The role also has potential for some leading, chamber music and solo opportunities.
How to apply:
Send a CV, and covering letter making specific reference to the information provided to Bob Riley - briley@manchestercamerata.com by 1st October 2010 (email applications only)
Audition Repertoire
Solo – Mozart 1st movement of any concerto + cadenza & contrasting piece – own choice
Chamber - Beethoven String Quartet Op.95 – 1st movement
Solo Excerpts - Bach – ‘Erbarme dich’ – Matthew Passion no.39
Orchestral Excerpts - Schubert – Symphony no.2 – 1st movement, Britten – Bridge Variations, Macmillan piano Concerto no.2
First Round Dates – Tuesday 19 Oct, 9.00 am – 1.00pm, Thursday 21 Oct, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue - Manchester Camerata, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD
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