OBOE SECTION PLAYER

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) is the leading symphony orchestra in Estonia, vivid and versatile, adept in performing a wide array of traditional symphonic music, likewise taking a keen interest in contemporary music. Having a regular schedule of weekly concerts we take pride in performing with renowned conductors and soloists from around the world and cooperating with numerous highly acclaimed record companies. Undertaking 1-2 international tours yearly is customary, plus multiple concerts performed around Estonia. Throughout each season, all ERSO musicians are encouraged to suggest ideas for and to participate in various chamber music programmes, with fellow orchestra members and guest soloists.

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra announces an audition for a

OBOE SECTION PLAYER (substitute)

(full-time temporary substitute position, with English Horn duty, commencing in August 2026, monthly remuneration 1900€ in gross sum or 2527€ if social tax is not witheld).

The audition will be held in two rounds – a video round and a stage round.
To apply, please send your application and CV (no official application forms are provided) to audition@erso.ee, with a quoting reference “Oboe”,  by 13 April 2026 at the latest, along with a link to one uncut video recording where you perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Oboe Concerto in C major, K 314 1st Movement until bar 120.

The video recording must be filmed with one camera, the player facing the camera so that also both, the player’s hands and the instrument, can completely be seen throughout. Any post-processing of the sound or picture is prohibited, the recording should be uncut. The recording should be sent to us as a link to an unlisted YouTube video.

Invitations to the stage audition will be sent to selected candidates by 19 April 2026 the latest, after the initial review of the sent videos by the audition committee.

The stage audition will be held on 20 May 2026 at 3 p.m. at the Estonia Concert Hall.

Repertoire for the stage round:

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Oboe Concerto in C major, K 314 1st and 2nd Movements (without cadenzas) and
• orchestral excerpts (will be available here from 19 April 2026).

Audition details:

The stage audition will take place during the course of one day. Only live performances are possible. ENSO will not supply participants with visa invitations and will not pay for travelling nor other costs incurred by candidates.

Job details:

The position is with obligation to play English Horn as required.

Tutti rehearsals (4hrs daily) are normally held on working days, concerts are usually on Fridays. Depending on working schedule, oboeists normally have one individual working week each month. Annual paid leave amounts to 35 calendar days. For further guidelines on working in Estonia, please refer to the following state-supervised websites: www.workinestonia.com, www.settleinestonia.ee.