Competitions / Hearings

SUMMARY OF THE DECREE-PROCLAMATION
By the Minister of Culture’s no. 320119/8-10-2025 decree-proclamation (ΦΕΚ 56/τ.ΑΣΕΠ/17-9-2026, Online Publication Number: 6ΤΤΒ46ΝΚΟΤ-82Y), we are proclaiming Competitions to fill two (2) vacant positions for permanent artistic personnel of the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra (Public Service under the supervision of the Greek Ministry of Culture), as follows:
One (1) 3^rd Category (First Principal) Clarinet position.
One (1) 5^th Category (Tutti) Oboe position.
Candidates must:
1.            In terms of nationality be:
a)            Greek citizens or
b)            Citizens from Member States of the EU or
c)            Northern Epirotes or Greek Cypriots or expatriates Greeks from Istanbul or from the islands of Imbros (Gökçeada) and Tenedos (Bozcaada), as well as Greek expatriates from Egypt, without the obligation to present a certification of Greek nationality, on the condition that their status as Greeks according to race and their national conscience is proven in other ways (Legislative Decree 3832/1958 – GG 128/A/1958).
d)            Those who acquired Greek citizenship through naturalisation are also eligible to apply.
2.            Be at least 21 years of age, or, in the case of musicians of acknowledged talent, be over the age of 15.
3.            Meet the health and physical condition requirements to exercise the duties of the specific work position, within the meaning of the provisions of Article 1(7) of Law 3528/2007 of the Greek legislation, as it stands.
4.            Not have any hindrance due to criminal conviction or awaiting trial, nor be placed under judicial interdiction or judicial support (Article 1(8) of Law 3528/2007).
The auditions will be held in Thessaloniki in a venue that will be determined with a follow-up announcement by the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra.
The starting date for the auditions is Monday, November 30^th, 2026.
Candidates of the auditions for the aforementioned vacant artistic personnel positions at the TSSO, are not required to submit diplomas or degrees in their corresponding specialization (instrument) as a professional qualification for the position that they are competing for at the time of their application, however, the possession of a diploma or degree is a prerequisite for the eventual placement of the successful candidates in the permanent positions after their 2-year probation period.
All those wishing to take part in the auditions must, within an exclusive deadline of thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this announcement in the daily Press, submit or send their application on the specified form by registered post to the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra (2, Pittakou Str., 54645 Thessaloniki, GR).
Application forms, along with a copy of the present proclamation, can be supplied by the Orchestra to anyone interested.
Along with the application form, the candidate must submit their CV and any other information which may best showcase their artistic profile and ability.
In particular, candidates who claim acknowledged exceptional musical talent by filling in the corresponding field on the application form, are required to submit proof justifying their claim.
The aforementioned proof will be validated by the lawfully appointed Audition Committee. After checking the relevant supporting documents of every such candidate, the said Committee will confirm the details which constitute “acknowledged artistic talent” that will permit the candidates to enter the audition.
Failure to submit such paperwork along with the application to take part in the audition will render any subsequent claim of the aforementioned status void.
Audition Repertoire:
According to the decision under the details ΥΠΠΟ/ΚΑΤΕΧΝ/Δ/35836/22-7-1999 (B’ 1604) of the Ministry of Culture, the examination material that constitutes the audition repertoire, according to each instrument and category of artistic personnel, is as follows:

 
CLARINETS:
FIRST PRINCIPALS
a) WEBER: Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, op.74 in its entirety
b) MOZART: Concerto in A Major KV622, 1^st movement 
c) Excerpts from orchestral works.
d) Prima vista.
OBOES:
MUSICIANS (tutti)
a) MOZART: Concerto in C Major, KV 314, 1^st movement with Cadenza.
b) Excerpts from orchestral works.
c) Prima vista.
The audition and examination of the candidates takes place before the Audition Committee without an audience. Permission to attend the auditions is only granted to musicians of the Orchestra who belong to the same family of instruments as the examined instrument, in accordance with the terms of Article 1(7) of Ministerial Decision no ΥΠΠΟ/ΚΑΤΕΧΝ/35836/22-7-1999.
The number of successful candidates will be the same as the number of vacant positions announced, and the table containing the successful candidate names will be posted on the wall of the Offices and on the Orchestra’s notice board in the presence of two (2) employees. The relevant minutes will also be drafted and then sent to the Human Resources Management Directorate of the Ministry of Culture.
Successful candidates will be asked to submit all legal supporting documents as requested by the Human Resources Management Directorate of the Ministry of Culture via written notice.
The place in which the auditions will be held, as well as every other matter relevant to them will be determined and announced by the Audition Committee. The official announcements will be displayed on the premises of TSSO’s administrative Offices (2, Pittakou str., 54645, Thessaloniki, GREECE, 4th floor), as well as on the Orchestra’s official website (www.tsso.gr).
The Minister of Culture
Lina Mendoni   
 
This decision-announcement will be published in the Government Gazette, and will be posted on the Ministry of Culture website (www.culture.gov.gr) in the field Announcements – Personnel Selection – Results, as well as on the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra’s website (www.tsso.gr) and the Diavgeia website (www.et.diavgeia.gov.gr). A summary of this Announcement will also be printed in two (2) daily newspapers, one in Athens and one in Thessaloniki.
The Dep. Head of the Department of
Administrative Support
for the Supervised Sectors
    Vasiliki Vlassi                            



ANNOUNCEMENT
 
We wish to inform you that the submission period for Applications and Supporting Documents for the Audition held to fill two (2) permanent Artistic Personnel positions at the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, one (1) 3rd Category (First Principal) Clarinet position and one (1) 5th Category (Tutti) Oboe position
 
starts on Friday the 25^th of September 2026
and
ends on Saturday, the 24^th of October 2026


(candidates who wish to submit their applications and supporting documents via land mail (post) must ensure that their postage slip or Certificate of Mailing is acquired before 24/10/2026 (and submitted via e-mail at [email protected] ),

(candidates who wish to submit their applications and supporting documents at the TSSO’s offices must do so during working days and hours 7:00-15:00)
 
All candidates must submit their Curriculum Vitae along with their application, as well as any other supporting material that may highlight their artistic personality and skills.
 
All candidates are also required to submit the following:
-A photocopy of their ID card or passport (attached to their application).


From the Management of the TSSO


ANNOUNCEMENT
 
The auditions committees announce the following excerpts from the orchestral works of the examination material by instrument family and category of artistic staff:

Press here:
Clarinets – 1^st Principal  

1. L. Van Beethoven – Symphony Nr. 6 (Pastorale)
- 1^st movement, bars 418-438, 476-492
- 2^nd movement, bars 69-77
- 3^rd movement, bars114-133
 
2. L. Van Beethoven – Symphonie Nr. 8
- 3^rd movement, bars 48-78
 
3. J. Brahms Symphony Nr. 4
- 2^nd movement, bars 4-30
 
4. Zlotan Kodaly – Dances of Galanta
- Lento, bars 31-65
- Poco meno mosso, bars 346-353
- Adante maestoso, bars 571-578
 
5. F. Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61
- bars 1-48, 99-153
 
6. O. Respighi – Pini di Roma
- rehearsal numbers 13-15
 
7. D. Shostakovich – Symphony Nr. 9
- 2^nd movement, bars 1-55
- 3^rd movement, bars 1-17
 
8. D. Shostakovich – Lady Macbeth
- Rehearsal numbers 309-310
 
9. P. Tchaikovsky – Symphony Nr. 6
- 1^st movement 54-67
 
10. R. Wagner – Gotterdammerung
- 2. Szene
- 3. Szene
 
11. B. Smetana – Die verkaufte Braut
 
Press here:
  OBOE (Tutti)  
1. L.v. Beethoven (3 pages), Sinfonie Nr.3, op.55, Es-Dur “Eroica” (1^st oboe part)
- MARCIA FUNEBRE, Adagio assai (from the beginning until Minore)
- SCHERZO, Allegro vivace (from the beginning until bar 31)
- TRIO (P dolce, sempre legato)
 
2. J. Brahms, Konzert für Violine und Orchester, op.77 ( 1^st oboe part)
- Adagio (from the beginning until bar 32)
 
3. J. Brahms, Variationen über ein Thema von J.Haydn, op.56a (2^nd oboe part)
- Chorale St. Antoni, Andante, with repetitions
 
4. A. Dvořák, Konzert für Violoncello, op.104, (2^nd oboe part)
- Adagio ma non troppo (from the beginning until 4^th bar after 4)
 
5. M. Ravel, (5 pages), Le tombeau de Couperin (1^st oboe part)
- Prelude (from the beginning until  2 - the first 14 bars and the passage / 5 bars before 9 / 5 bars before 10 until 1 bar before the double line)
- Forlane (from 1 until 2 – from bar 9 until bar 19)
- Menuet (from the beginning until 4)
 
6. G. Rossini, La Scala de Seta, Overture (1^st oboe part)
- Allegro vivace, allegro (from the beginning until 2 bars after 3)
 
7. Β. Smetana (2 pages), Die Verkaufte Braut (2^nd oboe part)
- Vivacissimo (first 8 bars / from bar 95 until bar 114 / letter Β: 8 bars)
 
8. R. Strauss, (3 pages), Don Juan, op.20 (1^st oboe part)
- Allegro molto con brio (from the beginning until Β / 8 bars after G until K
- A tempo ma traquillo (from L until 2 bars after N)
 
9. P.I. Tschaikovsky, (2 pages) Symphony IV, op.36 (1^st oboe part)
- Andantino in modo di canzonetta (first 21 bars)
- Scherzo, pizzicato ostinato (from double line- the first 12 bars of meno mosso)
 

Thessaloniki, October 30, 2026
TSSO Director
SIMOS PAPANAS
President of all the Auditions’ Committees


AUDITION SCHEDULE
COMPETITIONS FOR TWO (2) PERMANENT ARTISTIC PERSONNEL POSITION
30^th of November and 01^st + 07^th of December 2026
 
 
 

AUDITION DATE	INSTRUMENT
MONDAY 30/11   Maurice Saltiel Hall, T.C.H., building M2, 5th Floor, (25is Martiou Str., Nea Paralia)	CLARINET (Principal) Starting time:  10:00   In detail:  10:00 - end of the 1st day
TUESDAY 01/12   Maurice Saltiel Hall, T.C.H., building M2, 5th Floor, (25is Martiou Str., Nea Paralia)	CLARINET (Principal) Starting time:  10:00   In detail:  10:00 - finish
MONDAY 07/12   Maurice Saltiel Hall, T.C.H., building M2, 5th Floor, (25is Martiou Str., Nea Paralia)	OBOE (Tutti) Starting time:  10:00   In detail:  10:00 – finish

 
 
The draw to determine the order of the contestants’ auditions was conducted by the Audition Committee, on Friday 30/10/2026 at 14:00 at the TSSO’s Administration Offices (2. Pittakou Str. 4^th floor). The contestants will be notified via email.
 
Contestants are required to bring their own piano accompanist for their performance.
 
All contestants will have the opportunity to rehearse once with the piano in their corresponding Audition Hall. More information on this will be made available in the coming days.
 
 
 
                                                                                                           From the Audition Committees