Just in: Vienna Philharmonic picks two more women

Just in: Vienna Philharmonic picks two more women

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norman lebrecht

April 09, 2018

At today’s audition for second violins, both vacancies were filled.

Out of 21 candidates, Julia Gyenge and Liya Yakupova were selected.

Julia, a Hungarian, plays in the State Opera Orchestra.

Liya, a Russian, plays first violin with WDR in Cologne.

 

The first audition was held behind a screen, the next two rounds in front of the whole orchestra.

Over the past two years, most vacancies in the Vienna Phil have been filled by women. There is a three-year probation period for confirmed membership.

 

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