The Orquestra do Norte (ON) is, since 1992, the reality of the musical culture decentralized project. Winner of the first National Contest for regional orchestras promoted by Portuguese Government, the ON includes high quality musicians besides the participation of famous national and international conductors, soloists and chorus which allow the performing of a various repertoire, by including camera concerts, soloist concerts, ballet music, zarzuela,oratorio, opera (in both concert and scenic versions) and pedagogical concerts. The Orquestra do Norte has 48 musicians and it’s based in Amarante – a charming city near Porto known for its relaxing lifestyle. Due to the nature of its goal, the ON plays over 100 concerts each year all over Portugal, Spain and other European countries.
Timpani AND Percussion
Audition dates and places:
January 2010 - Further information soon available
Applications close: 20th December 2009
Audition Requirements
Timpani
- W.A.Mozart - “Die Zauberfl?te”, overture ( from 194 till the end);
- L.van Beethoven - Symphony n?. 7 (1st and 4th movt); Symphony n?. 9 (1st and 2nd movt)
- J.Brahms - Symphony n?.1 (1st and 4th movt); Symphony n?4 (3rd movt)
- B.Bartok - Concerto for orchestra (from Orchester probespiel)
- P.Tchaikovsky - Symphony n?4 ( 1st movt)
- I.Stravinsky - "The Rite of Spring" (Danse Sacral bar 189 to the end)
- R. Strauss - “Der Rosenkavalier” (from orchester Probespiel)
- J. Braga Santos - “Stacatto Brilhante”
Snare Drum
- S.Rachmaninof ...
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