Ensemble MidtVest (Denmark) has the following vacancy to fill
starting January 20th, 2010: Horn Chamber Music, Full-time
Audition in Herning, Denmark on Sunday, November 29th, 2009
1st round
W. A. Mozart Concerto for horn and orchestra no. 4 K. 495, first movement with cadenza
2nd round
R. Schumann Adagio and Allegro for horn and piano op. 70
3rd round
J. Brahms Horn Trio op. 40, third movement (Adagio)
C. Nielsen Wind Quintet op. 43, third movement including Prelude
Both pieces are to be played with musicians from the ensemble.
The first round is to be played behind a screen. A piano accompanist will be provided. After the second round, the participants chosen for the final round will be invited to a 10 to 15-minutes interview. The ensemble does not pay for travel
expenses, accommodation, catering etc.
Ensemble MidtVest is a classical chamber music ensemble consisting of a string quartet, a wind quintet and a pianist, based in Herning in Western Denmark. It is one of five region-based ensembles, supported mainly by the public authorities. In September 2009 the ensemble moved its base to Heart (Herning Museum of Contemporary Art) which houses the ensemble’s own chamber music concert hall. The ensemble’s repertoire spans from renaissance and baroque to contemporary music. A major part of the ensemble’s artistic activities consists of developing new projects between different musical genres. The ensemble seeks to find its own sound and hereby present the classical tradition in ever new contemporary contexts. The applicants are therefore expected to show readiness to actively participate in this versatile interplay between various musical forms of expression.
The appointment is full-time and according to the labour agreement of the Danish regional orchestras (Landsdelsorkestrene). The base salary including bonuses is currently 356.369 DKK (approximately 47.515 EUR) per annum plus pension and rises according to the appointed musicians’ seniority. The probation period is one year. Applicants from Non-EU countries should inform themselves about regulations and conditions concerning residence and work permits
in Denmark.
The application including a detailed CV and a deposit in the amount of 70,- EUR (not refundable in case of no show) should be sent by October 31st to:
Ensemble MidtVest
Birk Centerpark 8
DK-7400 Herning
info@emv.dk
www.emv.dk
