Principal 2nd violin

The Göteborg Opera House

The Göteborg Opera is a modern cultural institution for opera, dance, musicals and orchestral music, and has touched the lives of more than seven million visitors since its inauguration in 1994. The company’s vision is to be one of northern Europe’s leading opera houses. Our activities are characterised by professionalism, dedication and innovation. GöteborgsOperan AB is a wholly owned company within the Västra Götaland Region and plays an important role in the region’s development. We are a multicultural workplace with an equal balance of women and men among our employees. The orchestra has 86 members.

The Göteborg Opera is receiving applications for

Principal 2nd violin

to Göteborg Opera Orchestra. This is a permanent full-time position with an initial trial period starting autumn 2025 or according to agreement.

Audition Monday 11th of August 2025.

Compulsory pieces:

• Mozart: Violin concerto no 4 or no 5, 1st movement with cadenza
• 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following violin concertos: Brahms/ Tchaikovsky/ Sibelius
• Orchestra excerpts and ensemble test

Orchestra excerpts and ensemble test can be downloaded on Göteborgsoperan's webpage.

Welcome to apply no later than 1st of August 2025

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