State limited liability company Valsts SIA “Latvijas Nacionālais simfoniskais orķestris” (Latvian National Symphony Orchestra), announces an audition for the full-time employment as concertmaster for one year with possibility for permanent position

The audition will be held at Riga Congress Hall, Riga, Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street 5:

1st round and 1st half of the 2nd round on 20 April 2026, at 12:00 (by draw)

2nd half of the 2nd round on 21 April 2026 at 13:15.

On the 2nd part of the 2nd round candidate performs the solo parts, playing them together with the LNSO.

Requirements for candidates:

  • Excellent instrument proficiency, ability to perform solos at the highest level;
  • Profound knowledge of the orchestra’s repertoire;
  • Strong leadership skills;
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills;
  • Experience as an orchestra concertmaster will be considered an advantage.

In order to take part in the audition, each candidate must submit:

  • curriculum vitae (CV),
  • motivation letter,
  • copies of documents supporting educational qualifications,
  • confirmation of consent to the processing of personal data.

The deadline for submitting applications is 8 April 2026. Applications must be submitted by email to the email address of the LNSO: [email protected], with the reference “For the audition”.

Applications received after 23:59 on 8 April 2026 will not be considered.

Repertoire list

Music scores I

Music scores II

Terms and conditions

Confirmation of personal data processing

Contact person for inquiries:

Iveta Galzone, Head of the Personnel Department, email: [email protected].