The Czech Philharmonic and its Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov announce an audition for the Orchestral Academy for the period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028 in the violin section.
Application deadline: 26th April 2026
Audition date and place: 28th May 2026, Rudolfinum, Praha
The opportunity to broaden their education and gain valuable experience in the academy of the first Czech orchestra is especially available to students and graduates of secondary and higher music schools, both from the Czech Republic and abroad.
To apply, please fill in the application form and attach your structured CV and a copy of your diploma or confirmation of the ongoing study.
A double bass concerto from the classical period (1st and 2nd movement without cadenza)
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
W. A. Mozart: Symphony No. 40
A. Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
B. Smetana: Vyšehrad
B. Smetana: Šárka
B. Smetana: Tábor
B. Smetana: Blaník
Students between the ages of 18 and 26 (decisive is the age on the day of the audition) may apply to the Orchestral Academy.
What the Orchestral Academy programme entails, admission requirements and other important information can be found below.
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