Requirements for the Orchestral Instruments master’s program – Bassoon major
Master of Music / Major in Orchestral Instruments (RSH) and Orchestra Playing at the Orchesterzentrum NRW
1. Major in Orchestral Instruments
1.1 Preselection
For the pre-selection, a total of 4 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 4 videos should not exceed 20 minutes. The following requirements apply:
- Two complete movements from a concerto by A. Vivaldi chosen freely with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
- One fast movement, exposition and development from a concerto by W. A. Mozart (without cadenzas) or by C. M. von Weber or by J. N. Hummel with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
- One work for bassoon solo from the following repertoire. 1 uncut video.
- Isang Yun – Monologue
- O. Berg - Vertigo
- E. Denissow – Sonata 1st movement
- H. Hollinger – Klaus-Ur
- K. H. Stockhausen – In Friendship
- Orchestral parts. 1 uncut video
- Beethoven - 4th symphony, 4th movement
- M. Ravel – Bolero
- D. Shostakovich - 9th symphony, u. and 5th movement
1.2 Presence Examination
The presence examination includes the following parts:
- Artistic presentation: the same repertoire requirements apply as in the preselection. The same works may be presented as in the preselection.
- A short reflective talk related to the artistic presentation.
The examination board reserves the right to make a selection from the prepared pieces.
2. Orchestra Playing at the Orchesterzentrum NRW
2.1 Preselection
For the pre-selection, a total of 3 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 3 videos should not exceed 20 minutes. The following requirements apply:
- W.A. Mozart, Concerto 1st movement without cadenzas with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video
- C. Saint-Saens - Sonata 3rd movement complete with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
- Orchestral parts. 1 uncut video
The orchestra positions are deposited on the website of the Orchesterzentrum NRW. Application - Orchesterzentrum | NRW
2.2 Presence Examination
The presence examination includes the following parts:
- Artistic presentation: the same repertoire requirements apply as in the preselection. The same works may be presented as in the preselection.
- A short reflective talk related to the artistic presentation.
The examination board reserves the right to make a selection from the prepared pieces.
Contact:
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