The Göteborg Opera House

The Göteborg Opera’s vision – One of the leading opera houses in Northern Europe. A modern and innovative opera house that distinguishes itself with professionalism and commitment to the arts. We have a broad repertoire of opera, dance, concert and musical theatre and are an important player in the development of the region. GöteborgsOperan AB is a community-owned company employing around 500 people per year. In total around 300 shows are staged every year for around 250,000 visitors on the Main Stage, the Small Stage and throughout the region. We have a turnover of around 480 million SEK of which around 30% is from our own resources. The Göteborg Opera is a diverse workplace with roughly the same number of male and female employees. The orchestra has 86 members.

The Göteborg Opera is receiving applications for

Double bass tutti

to Göteborg Opera Orchestra. This is a permanent full-time position starting 2024 or according to agreement.

Audition Monday 9th of September 2024

Mandatory pieces:

Dittersdorf- Double bass concerto no 2, 1st movement with cadenza of your choice

OR

Vanhal- Double bass concerto, 1st movement with cadenza of your choice

Orchestra excerpts and ensemble test.

Orchestra excerpts and ensemble test are available for download on Gothenburg Opera's webpage.

The audition will be made in orchestra tuning (E-A-D-G). Gothenburg Opera tunes at A=442 Hz. Gothenburg Opera will provide a pianist for the audition.

Welcome to apply no later than 26th of August 2024

Depending on the number of applicants a first selection could take place based on merits and experience.

For more information please contact:
Andreas Lönnqvist, orchestra manager
E-mail: andreas.lonnqvist@opera.se
Union representative: Wojtek Chojecki, +46 70 840 63 43