Principal Bass Clarinet

Music Opportunities; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Konzerthausorchester Berlin seeks a principal bass clarinet for a full-time position. The audition includes specific repertoire for clarinet and bass clarinet, with Mozart KV 622 and Spohr's bass clarinet concerto among the required works.

Candidates should prepare standard orchestral excerpts from Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Schubert and Weber, plus additional excerpts in a PDF attachment. Compensation will follow the orchestra's collective agreement, with potential for above-standard pay depending

Qualifications

• Audition will cover repertoire for clarinet and bass clarinet.
• Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major, KV 622 is required.
• Spohr's Second Concerto for bass clarinet is required.
• Prepare orchestral excerpts from Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Schubert, and Weber.

Skills

Bass clarinet proficiency

Orchestral audition experience

Sight-reading

Job description

This opportunity is for a principal bass clarinet position with the Konzerthausorchester, following the German system. The audition will include specific repertoire for both clarinet and bass clarinet. Required pieces for the audition include Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major, KV 622, and the second movement of Spohr's Second Concerto for bass clarinet. Additionally, candidates must prepare orchestral excerpts from Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, Schubert's 'Unfinished Symphony', and Weber's 'Der Freischütz'. A PDF attachment provides further orchestral excerpts from Strauss, Shostakovich, Wagner, and Mahler, which candidates should also prepare. Compensation will be according to the orchestra's collective agreement, with potential for above-standard pay.