Principal Viola

Sinfoniaorkesterit; Kotka; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymi Sinfonietta in Kotka invites applications for a permanent Principal Viola. The role requires exceptional orchestral leadership and dedication to chamber music. The salary will be determined by the relevant collective agreement, and the workplace languages are Finnish and English.

Auditions are scheduled for February 6, 2026 at Kotka Concert Hall. An accompanist is provided; candidates may use their own. The audition may include chamber music and an interview.

Qualifications

• Principal viola position in Kymi Sinfonietta.
• Permanent, full-time contract.
• Experience in chamber music is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform as principal viola in the orchestra.
• Participate in chamber music activities.
• Attend auditions and be prepared for interviews.

Skills

Chamber music

Orchestra leadership

Cooperation

Job description

Kymi Sinfonietta is recruitinga PRINCIPAL VIOLAfor a permanent position. The salary will be determined in accordance with the relevant collective agreement. A requirement for playing chamber music is included in the position. We hope that the applicants possess good co-operation and interaction skills. Finnish and English are the official languages at the workplace.

Please apply by Friday 16th of January 2026.

The audition will be held on Friday 6th of February 2026 at the Kotka Concert Hall (address Keskuskatu 33, Kotka, Finland) beginning at 12:00.The orchestra will provide an accompanist for the audition, but the applicants are also allowed to use another accompanist at their own expense. The audition can include chamber music assignments and an interview.

Audition assignments:

• 1. F. A. Hoffmeister:Viola concerto in D major, 1st movement with cadenzaOR C. Stamitz:Viola concerto in D major, 1st movement with cadenza.
• 2. Solo piece of the applicant’s choice (maximum 10 minutes) with piano accompaniment. This can be a solo piece or movement from a concerto.
• 3. Orchestra and chamber music excerpts, which can be ordered from [e-mail] from the 12 th of January 2026 onwards.