Position of Co-Principal Horn

Iceland Symphony Orchestra announces an open position of Co-Principal Horn.

An audition will take place on October 19, 2026, at Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík.The audition will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Application deadline: October 5, 2026.

A formal application form is not required; applications can be submitted by sending an email, along with CV and copies of relevant diplomas/certificates, to the Human Resources Director at starf@sinfonia.is.

Solo works
W. A. Mozart – Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495, first movement with cadenza.
Richard Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1, Op. 11, first movement.

 Orchestral excerpts
The orchestral excerpts, including the specific passages to be played, can be accessed here.

- Beethoven - Symphony No. 7, 1st movement
- Brahms - Symphony No. 2, 1st movement
- Brahms - Piano Concerto No1, 1st movement 
- Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3, 2nd movement 
- Bruckner - Symphony No. 4, 1st movement 
- Wagner - Götterdämmerung 
- Wagner - Lohengrin
- R. Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel
- R. Strauss - Ein Heldenleben
- R. Strauss - Don Juan
- Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5, 2nd movement 
- Shostakovich - Symphony No. 5, 1st movement
- Ravel - Piano Concerto in G major

About the position
Iceland Symphony Orchestra is seeking a full-time Co-Principal Horn. The ISO horn section consists of five members. A university-level education in instrumental performance is required. Salary is determined by the collective agreement between the Iceland Symphony Orchestra Players' Association and the Ministry of Finance. Applicants from outside the EEA are required to obtain a work permit, which is subject to approval by the Association of Icelandic Musicians (FÍH) and the Directorate of Immigration.

About the Orchestra
Founded in 1950, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra is the national orchestra of Iceland. The Iceland Symphony Orchestra employs 87 permanent musicians. The orchestra has for years been at the forefront of orchestras in the Nordic countries and has received high praise in reviews for its recordings as well as concerts at home and abroad. The orchestra holds about 100 concerts every year, including subscription concerts with world-renowned conductors and soloists. We are also proud of our ambitious educational work. Each year, thousands of students of all ages attend concerts and educational activities offered by the orchestra. The orchestra also organizes a variety of educational projects for music students who wish to pursue a career as professional musicians. Barbara Hannigan is the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director. Harpa Concert Hall is the home of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.

 For further information please visit www.sinfonia.is, or contact Human Resources Director, by email at starf@sinfonia.is.