Double Bass Auditions
FOR PATRICIA KOPATCHINSKAJA’S “DIES IRAE”
Calling All Double Bassists!
Audition to perform Galina Ustwolskaja’s Composition No. 2: Dies irae for 8 Double Basses, Piano, and Wombat as part of Patricia Kopatchinskaja’s Dies Irae, a semi-staged production presented by Princeton University Concerts on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Princeton University Chapel, with rehearsals on the evenings of March 24–25. Selected musicians will join a professional ensemble featuring violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, pianist Conrad Tao, and bassists Zach Cohen, Nina Bernat, and Jack Hill, alongside Princeton University students.
Audition requirements
Please submit a video recording (phone recordings are welcome) by Friday, January 16, 2026, including:
- Prepared excerpts (scores available by emailing dkoltuny@princeton.edu)
- One short work of your choice (a few minutes is sufficient) that highlights your strengths
- A brief spoken statement describing your interest in participating in this project
- Please begin your video by stating your name and the date of recording
Auditions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions will be filled as submissions are received—early applications are strongly encouraged. There is no participation fee, but travel expenses are covered.
Use the form below to submit your audition.
