AUDITION FOR THE POSITION OF SECOND VIOLIN TUTTI

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FILHARMONIE BRNO ORCHESTRA invites applications for THE POSITION OF SECOND VIOLIN TUTTI.
The auditions are taking place in the concert hall of Besední dům, Komenského náměstí 8, Brno, Czech Republic, at 9 a.m. on September 21st 2026.
AUDITION CONDITIONS:     
1. round:
Obligatory piece:
W. A. Mozart: first movement of a classic concerto with    cadenza – playing from memory is  required…

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Dear listeners, due to a planned power outage, our ticket office will be closed tomorrow. Online sales will continue to function, so you can purchase tickets online. We look forward to seeing you again at the ticket office on Wednesday from 1 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

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