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Founded in 1983, Avanti! is a chamber orchestra known and respected for its open-minded repertoire, featuring some of the country’s leading musicians. In addition to our winter concert series, commissioned concerts and concerts abroad, we produce the annual Suvisoitto festival in Porvoo. Avant’s artistic director is clarinetist Kari Kriikku.
Avanti! is looking for a skilled and experienced person for an indefinite employment contract.
A PRODUCER who
is responsible for the practical concert production of Avant concerts and the Suvisoitto Festival, for the score and music acquisition for productions, as well as for the scheduling, organisation and development of the rehearsal space. The Producer will contribute to the development of the orchestra’s activities, working alongside the Executive Director.
To perform your duties successfully, you must
- initiative and strong organisational skills
- good oral and written Finnish and English language skills, other language skills would be an advantage
- good digital skills
- previous experience in similar tasks
- a good knowledge of music, music life and music organisations
- the ability to learn and a “can do” attitude
- the fearlessness to take on practical tasks
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- the ability to cope with pressure and a sense of humour, working irregular hours on a regular basis
In-depth knowledge of classical music, financial and marketing communication skills and/or an appropriate university degree would be an advantage.
The contract will start in February 2022 and will be full-time (100%) for an indefinite period. The contract will have a probationary period of 6 months. Salary will be negotiated according to experience and education, we will follow the Taku Association’s salary recommendation.
Free application by Tuesday 25 January 2022 at 23.59 by e-mail to [email protected].
Inquiries Mon 10.1. at 13-14.15, Tue 11.1. at 9.30-11, Mon 17.1. at 10-11 or Thu 20.1. at 13-15 Executive Director Annika Mustonen, tel. 050 5810409.
Interviews will be held from 2-4 February 2022. Even if the interview date is not convenient, please apply anyway and mention the scheduling obstacle in your application. Interviews will be held at the Helsinki Cable Factory, subject to interest rate hedging, if interest rate pandemic restrictions allow.
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