Overview

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Principal Bassoon

Dalasinfoniettan

Permanent position (100%) beginning from the 2026–2027 season with a one-year probation period. Start date by agreement.

About the Orchestra

Dalasinfoniettan is a chamber orchestra based in the culturally rich region of Dalecarlia, Sweden. The ensemble comprises 28 full-time musicians and has performed with international soloists including Janine Jansen, Evelyn Glennie, Martin Fröst, and Víkingur Ólafsson. The orchestra regularly collaborates with Roberto González-Monjas, Malin Broman, Tobias Ringborg, Chloé van Soeterstède, and Ariel Zuckermann, among others. Claire Levacher has served as chief conductor since 2024.

In 2027, the orchestra will relocate to a new concert hall in the heart of Falun.

Audition

Date: June 3, 2026, in Falun

Repertoire

Mandatory Pieces:

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, 1st movement (including cadenza of free choice) and 2nd movement (without cadenza)
  • Camille Saint-Saëns: Sonata for bassoon and piano Op. 168, 1st movement