Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava invites applications for the position of
Second Bassoon and Contrabassoon
The auditions will be held on 15th December 2025 at 10.00 AM
Venue: SND new building, Pribinova 17, 819 01 Bratislava
Application deadline 8th December 2025
Start date 1st January 2026
Applicants are kindly requested to submit their applications including:
Brief professional CV and a copy of the highest attained degree certificate in Music (minimum degree requirement is conservatory or – in case of schools outside Slovakia, a degree from a secondary school in a given speciality) , or a certificate of current university studies in a given speciality; Personal data processing (GDPR) consent (a permit written in the application mail).
Please submit applications either by post to:
Mr. Ján Dávid, Office of orchestra
Slovak national theatre, Pribinova 17, 819 01 Bratislava
Audition repertoire:
• W.A. Mozart – Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, KV 191 1st mov. and 2nd mov. without Cadenza
• C.M. von Weber – Bassoon Concerto in F major, Op.75 1st mov. and 2nd mov.
• sight reading
Should candidates require a répétiteur to be provided by the SND free of charge, they are kindly asked to submit the score to the above address 2 weeks prior to the audition at the latest. Candidates are also welcome to bring their own piano répétiteur at their own expense. We offer the winning candidate a starting salary from Euro 1,720 + artistic and personal bonuses + 1-week extra leave in addition to the legally set vacation.