The Basque National Orchestra has opened the selection process for the position of concertmaster. It is an important position in a symphony orchestra as it is the soloist position in the first violin section. The selection process is open and applications must be made before 9 June. The selection process will take place on 10 and 11 August.

This selection process is in addition to those already open for a tutti French horn and two tutti violins, whose application deadlines are set for 13 and 14 May, respectively.  The process to fill these vacancies will take place on 1 and 2 June for the two tutti violins and on 3 June for the tutti French horn position.

All the information, terms and conditions and application form for the three positions are available on the orchestra's website.  

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10 may, 2026 Sunday, 18:00 h.
Music Room Arriaga bizi da Vitoria/Gasteiz Buy tickets
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22 may, 2026 Friday, 19:30 h.
Symphonic Season Bernaola / Mendelssohn François López-Ferrer Donostia / San Sebastián Buy tickets
Bernaola / Mendelssohn
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23 may, 2026 Saturday, 11:00 h.
Miramon Matinées Matinée 15: Tango berria Donostia / San Sebastián Buy tickets
Matinée 15: Tango berria
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25 may, 2026 Monday, 19:30 h.
Symphonic Season Bernaola / Mendelssohn François López-Ferrer Vitoria/Gasteiz
Bernaola / Mendelssohn
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26 may, 2026 Tuesday, 19:30 h.
Symphonic Season Bernaola / Mendelssohn François López-Ferrer Pamplona/Iruña Buy tickets
Bernaola / Mendelssohn
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27 may, 2026 Wednesday, 19:30 h.
Symphonic Season Bernaola / Mendelssohn François López-Ferrer Bilbao/Bilbo Buy tickets
Bernaola / Mendelssohn
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28 may, 2026 Thursday, 19:30 h.
Symphonic Season Bernaola / Mendelssohn François López-Ferrer Donostia / San Sebastián Buy tickets
Bernaola / Mendelssohn
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