Two Tutti Viola Positions

Iceland Symphony Orchestra announces two open tutti viola positions. 

An audition will take place on 31 August 2026, at Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík, starting at 1:00 pm.
Application deadline is 1 August 2026. 

Applications
A formal application form is not required; applications should be submitted by email, including a CV and copies of diplomas, and should be sent to the Human Resources Director at starf@sinfonia.is.

Audition Repertoire

Solo Repertoire

1. First movement with cadenza from either the Viola Concerto in D major by F. A. Hoffmeister or C. Stamitz.
2. First movement from either the Viola Concerto by B. Bartók, W. Walton or Hindemith Der Schwanendreher.

Orchestral Excerpts

Orchestral excerpts, with specified passages, can be  accessed here.

About the Position
These are two full-time (100%) tutti viola positions. The viola section comprises 11 full-time equivalent positions. Salary and benefits are subject to wage agreements between the Association of ISO Players and the Ministry of Finance. A university-level education in instrumental performance is required. Applicants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) need to apply for 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, employing 87 permanent musicians. The orchestra has long been at the forefront of Nordic orchestras and has received high praise for its recordings and performances both in Iceland and abroad. The orchestra presents around 100 concerts each year, including subscription concerts with world-renowned conductors and soloists. We take great pride in our educational initiatives: each year, thousands of students of all ages attend our concerts, and we organize various educational projects for music students aspiring to become professional musicians. Eva Ollikainen is the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, and Barbara Hannigan will take over in the autumn of 2026.

The Iceland Symphony Orchestra is the resident orchestra in Reykjavík's award-winning Harpa Concert Hall.

Further information is available at www.sinfonia.is or from the HR Manager at starf@sinfonia.is.