Residentie Orkest

The Residentie Orkest The Hague, one of the most innovative orchestras in the Netherlands, is proving more than ever that symphonic music is also meaningful to a large and broad audience in the 21st century. The orchestra is based in Amare, the new educational and cultural complex, in the heart of The Hague. In addition to the symphonic canon, the orchestra also performs new works and crossover programs. The orchestra is frequently heard on the major stages in the Netherlands and various venues abroad. In the orchestra's rich history, conductors such as Hans Vonk, Evgeny Svetlanov, Jaap van Zweden, Neeme Järvi, Nicholas Collon and Anja Bihlmaier have served as principal conductors with the internationally operating ensemble.  

Jun Märkl has been chief conductor since summer 2025.Richard Egarr is attached to the orchestra as permanent guest conductor and Chloe Rooke is attached to the Residentie Orkest as emerging artist in residence until summer 2027.  

One of the spearheads in the ambitions of the Residentie Orkest is its educational policy. Every year, more than 30,000 school children participate in educational projects, making Residentie Orkest the driving force behind music education in The Hague. To this end, the orchestra has developed an educational and social program for all ages, with which Residentie Orkest contributes to social cohesion in The Hague. 

The orchestra is invariably involved in important events such as the annual Throne Speech. Together with the residents of (greater) The Hague, the orchestra also celebrates holidays such as Christmas, New Year, King's Day, Prinsjesdag and Diwali. Important are the collaborations with The Hague and national partners such as Nationaal Theater, Amare, Nederlands Danstheater, Koninklijk Conservatorium, Paard, De Nationale Opera, Nederlandse Opera Academie and the broadcast series of AvroTros and NTR. 

In addition, the orchestra works with numerous partners in the city as part of social activities with and for the community. 

The function

As Associate concertmaster, you share responsibility for the realization of the orchestra's artistic ambitions and know how to motivate and inspire colleagues. You are also - partly - an interlocutor for them. You support the concertmaster in carrying out his task and are able to function in the first chair. You are available for educational and ensemble activities.

Job requirements

It goes without saying that you stand out as a violinist. We consider it essential that each colleague be an ambassador for our orchestra. In addition to collective stage activities, you will collaborate on educational and social activities and productions in ensemble. You are characterized as a positively engaged team player who is naturally flexible, diplomatic and possesses leadership qualities.

Application and procedure

We would like to receive your application in the form of a fully completed application form by March 11, 2026. This form can be found on our website: www.residentieorkest.nl/vacatures.

Trial play for this position will take place on Monday April 20 and Tuesday April 21, 2026. Required work:

• Mozart: From Violin Concerto No. 4 (KV 218) or No. 5 (KV 219) 1st movement without cadenza;

• Choice of romantic violin concerto (1st movement without cadenza): Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius or Mendelssohn;

• Tempo di Borea from Partita 1 for violin solo by J.S. Bach;

• First violin part from 1st movement of Beethoven's string quartet op. 18 No. 1 (to be played with members of the Residentie Orkest for the final test play candidates);

• orchestral parts yet to be determined.

The selection committee reserves the right to pre-select from written applications. An interview is part of the selection procedure. For more information about the procedure, please contact Sana van Iddekinge, Head of P&O: sana.van.iddekinge@residentieorkest.nl, or (070) 880 0212.

Other information

In order to be considered for this job, if you are from a non-EU country, you must have an indefinitely valid work and residence permit for the Netherlands. If you do not have this, unfortunately we cannot consider your application. Upon appointment, we will ask for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). For more information about the Residentie Orkest visit https://www.residentieorkest.nl.

The position

As associate concertmaster, you will be partially responsible for realizing the orchestra's artistic ambitions and you'll readily be able to motivate and inspire your colleagues. You will also be a point of contact for them. You will support the concertmaster in the performance of his work and will also be comfortable in occupying the first chair. You will also be adaptable for educational and ensemble activities.

Requirements for the position

It goes without saying that you will be a distinguished violinist. We consider it essential that each of our players is an ambassador for our orchestra, and that they will collaborate in educational and outreach activities and ensemble work in addition to the stage performances. You will be a positive an engaged team player with attributes of leadership, flexibility and diplomacy.

Applications and procedure

Please submit your application no later than March 11, 2026, using a fully completed application form, for which you can find the template on our website at www.residentieorkest.nl/vacatures.

The auditions for this position will be held on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 April 2026. Compulsory works:

• Mozart: 1st movement, without cadenza, from either Violin Concerto 4 (KV 218) or 5 (KV 219);

• Choice of romantic concerto (1st movement without cadenza): Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius or Mendelssohn;

• Tempo di Borea from Partita 1 for solo violin by J.S. Bach;

• 1st violin part from Beethoven's String Quartet op. 18 no 1, first movement (the final audition candidates will play this with other members of the orchestra);

• orchestral excerpts yet to be determined.

The selection committee reserves the right to make a pre-selection from those submitting written applications. An application interview will be part of the selection process. You may contact Sana van Iddekinge (Head of Personnel & Organisation) for further information about the procedure at: sana.van.iddekinge@residentieorkest.nl or (+31) (0)70 880 0212.

Other information

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a valid and unrestricted work and residence permit for the Netherlands if you are from a country outside the EU. We will ask for a Certificate of Conduct [Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG)] on making the appointment. You can find more information about The Residentie Orchestra on our website at www.residentieorkest.nl.