The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is now seeking a new Co-Principal Double Bass. The auditions will be held in two rounds. 

A pre-recorded first round audition may be submitted via Musical Chairs by September 17, 2025, at 11 PM GMT. 

Second round auditions will be live and unscreened in London from November to December 2025. The exact dates will be shared once the applications close.

At this time, the LSO is not able to accept applications from candidates from Visa National countries due to recent changes to visitor visa restrictions.

For more details and to apply for the position, click here.

Established in 1904, the LSO is currently led by Music Director Sir Antonio Pappano. The orchestra has held major artistic residencies in Paris, Tokyo, and at the Aix-en-Provence Festival, plus toured the US and Asia. Its own record label LSO Live, which marks its 25th anniversary this season, comprises a catalogue of over 200 acclaimed recordings.