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Metropole Orkest is looking for a First Violin Tutti.

The Metropole Orkest plays pop, jazz, global and everything in between. By excelling in all those genres we are a driving force and pioneer in the development of today’s  international musical landscape. Rooted in history as one of the cultural icons of the Netherlands, we embrace cultural diversity. The Metropole Orkest engages in groundbreaking experiments and collaborations. Our music has a profound impact on society, enriching and connecting our audience with creative energy, inspiration and emotion. By investing in the future, we inspire young talent and transfer our knowledge. 

First violin tutti (60%) 

Audition: 6 and 7 October 2026

As First Violin (Tutti), you are an outstanding musician with your own distinctive sound, strong technical skills, and a keen sense of ensemble playing. You actively contribute to realizing the artistic ambitions of the orchestra and feel at home in an environment where creativity, versatility, and excellence come together.

Required repertoire:

1st round:

  • W.A. Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 4 or No. 5, First Movement (Exposition)
  • Orchestral parts

The orchestral parts will be sent no later than three weeks before the audition date.

Preliminary Round
Applicants who have not previously substituted or performed with the Metropole Orchestra are requested to make a recording and upload it to YouTube as an unlisted video. Please include a link to this recording in your CV. We would like to hear the following works:

  • Parklane Serenade – D. van der Linden
  • Aggua (with metronome) – R. Fonseca

Please record Aggua with a metronome accompaniment. Make sure that you are clearly visible in the video and that the audio quality is good. The sheet music can be found via this link.

For the audition, invitations will be issued solely in accordance with regulations to:

  • Dutch musicians;
  • Foreign musicians from within the EEA (all EU countries, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland;
  • Musicians from outside the EEA and Switzerland who are resident in the Netherlands and are in possession of a statement stating “work freely permitted” or a valid residence permit.


The selection procedure
The selection consists of:

  • A preselection based on the submitted application;
  • An audition with two rounds (the first behind a screen);
  • A trial period in Metropole Orkest productions;
  • An interview regarding employment conditions.


Employment conditions:
Initial appointment for 12 months, with the prospect of a permanent position following interim evaluations. Salary is in accordance with the collective labor agreement (CAO) of the Metropole Orkest Foundation.

Interested?
Is this your musical challenge?
Please send your motivation letter with CV (including nationality and date of birth), along with a private YouTube link to a recent and relevant recording of yourself no later than 1 September 2026 to vacature@mo.nl, attn. Sibrinne Troost.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

 

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