Principal Cello, Oulu Sinfonia

Principal Cello, permanent, Oulu Sinfonia

The Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for the permanent position of PRINCIPAL CELLO.

Oulu Sinfonia is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. Oulu Sinfonia performs traditional symphony concerts, as well as a wide range of musical genres. Madetoja Hall at the Oulu Music Centre has 816 seats.

The task is to act as principal cello in the symphony orchestra. The principal cello is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility.

The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, locally agreed media and media usage compensation will be paid.

The audition will be held on Tuesday the 2nd of June 2026 starting at 10 a.m. (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 3, Oulu, Finland.

Audition repertoire:

Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Op. 101, 1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement (no cadenza)

One of the following romantic concertos of applicants choice:

Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191, (1st movement)

Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (1st movement)

Orchestral music excerpts sent as PDF after the application period to applicants invited to the audition.

If a member of the orchestra will be chosen to the vacancy of principal cello, his/her vacancy can be filled by this audition.

The one who will be appointed to this position must submit a medical certificate for his/her state of health before accepting the position. The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in its permanent positions.

Applications should primarily be submitted through the electronic application form. Alternatively, applications can