Audition for Associate Principal Cello

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Luik, Luik, Belgique Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège Temps plein 40 109 € - 54 248 € Contrat

The OPRL is organizing a recruitment audition for one Associate Principal Cello.

Created in 1960, the Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys undisputed national and international renown and occupies a prime position among European orchestras.

Practical information

  • When: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m (attendance required from 9:15 for the draw)
  • How: Complete your application form online or send it by e-mail to concours@oprl.be before midnight on Monday October 26, 2026, at the latest.

Remuneration

Monthly salary: from €4,227.27 gross.

Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual allowance, double holiday bonus.

Benefits

Supplementary pension insurance (80% covered by the employer), guaranteed income insurance, 24/7 instrument insurance, reimbursement for instrument maintenance.

Auditions

Auditions will consist of three rounds:

  • HAYDN, Concerto in D Major, 1st movement (without cadenza)
  • One or more orchestral excerpts or solo (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)

Second round :

1 st movement (without cadenza) from one of the following concertos:

SCHUMANN, Concerto for Cello

One or more orchestral excerpts or solo (chosen by the jury, taken from the list shown in round 3)

Third round :

Orchestral excerpts*

  • BARTOK, Concerto for orchestra
  • DEBUSSY, The Sea

* A copy of the orchestral excerpts can be downloaded below.

The orchestra’s pianist will be available to accompany you, WITH NO POSSIBILITY OF REHEARSING BEFOREHAND.