Music Director, Royal Opera: Antonio Pappano

Music Director, Royal Ballet: Koen Kessels

Concertmasters: Vasko Vassilev & Sergey Levitin

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to the position of:

Associate Concert Master (No.2)

We invite applications from outstanding players with considerable recent relevant professional experience. The successful candidate will be a musician of the highest calibre who is self-motivated, reliable and versatile with the ability to work under pressure and cope with a wide range of repertoire. We are looking for strong leadership qualities and communication skills both on and off the music stand, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and develop harmonious and positive working relationships with a diverse range of people.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position offer a considerable amount of flexibility in workload and schedule.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams.

A full job description and details of how to apply are available on our website www.roh.org.uk.

We intend to hold first round auditions in London between 7^th-10^th& 21^st-30^th March 2022.

First round requirements will be:

1. Mozart Violin Concerto 3 or 4 or 5: 1^st movement without cadenza
2. Orchestral excerpts as per attached PDF.

An accompanist will be provided.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 8am, Friday 18^th February 2022.

Should candidates who are shortlisted for trial work or offered permanent employment not have current UK work authorisation, ROH will provide support in obtaining the necessary permission to work depending on individual circumstances. Please contact us at the relevant point in the recruitment process if this applies to you.

If you have any questions regarding this position please e-mail [email protected].