Principal Viola
Manchester Camerata, Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy and Leader Adi Brett, seek an exceptional and flexible player capable of contributing to the future of this exciting chamber orchestra. Working throughout the North West, UK and Internationally, in a variety of venues, the orchestra also has an award-winning community programme. Camerata has a commitment to diversity in its programming, staffing and community engagement, & actively seeks applications from the widest range of applicants.
Audition Repertoire:
Pieces
- Movement from a Bach Suite
- Plus any one of the following:
Schubert Arpeggione Sonata (1st movement)
Brahms Sonata in F minor (1st movement)
Brahms Sonata in Eb (1st movement)
Walton Viola Concerto (1st movement)
Bartok Viola Concerto (1st movement)
Excerpts
- Stravinsky: Concerto in D, 1st Movement
- Beethoven: Symphony No 9, 4th Movement bars 180 – 202 inclusive
- Vaughan Williams: Thomas Tallis Fantasia - Letter I (poco piu animato) to end of page (8 after K) (solo line)
- Puccini: Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut (opening to figure 1)
Chamber (If successful in the first round of auditions)
- Beethoven String Quartet Op 95 (second movement)
Audition Date: Monday 3 September 2018 (both rounds of auditions)
See further details at the link below.