About the Göteborg Opera
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. The Göteborg Opera is an inclusive, multicultural workplace that strives for balanced gender representation.
The Göteborg Opera Chorus consists of 42 professional singers and is one of Sweden’s three professional opera choruses. They perform in most opera productions as well as concerts, small ensambles, and even musicals. Members of the chorus are regularly used for small solo parts and are given the opportunity to cover lead roles occasionally. We consider drama and movement to be important elements of the chorus’ work.
About the role
We are seeking to employ a 2nd Alto, as a permanent position, contract starting in July 2026 with a probationary year.
Required qualifications
Completed University degree from Music conservatoire/Opera Academy or equivalent institution. Our working languages are Swedish and English. If you have professional stage experience it will be considered merititus.
Audition 8 Dec
The audition will take place on Monday, 8 December 2025 between 10:00–18:00, by personal invitation. Selected candidates will receive detailed information about the audition process by the latest 25 November 2025. The audition will be in 2 rounds with eliminations throughout the day, those who continue to round two will be asked to sing again in the afternoon.
For the audition we expect you to prepare:
Round 1:
One of the following mandatory arias, performed from memory.
- Erda: “Weiche, Wotan, weiche”
- Ulrica: “Re dell’abisso, affrettati”
Chorus excerpts, 1–2 pieces to be performed with piano. The sheet music will be sent to you with the invitation to audition.
Round 2:
- The other mandatory aria, performed from memory.
- An aria of your choice, performed from memory.
- Chorus excerpts, 1–2 pieces to be performed with piano and together with members of the Opera Chorus. The sheet music will be sent to you with the invitation to audition.
- A shorter sight-reading/aural test with instructions from the Chorus Master. You will receive the music from the Chorus Master during the audition day if you are accepted to round 2.
- Basic acting and choreography skills will be tested in collaboration with the Opera staff directors.
Apply by 18 November 2025 at the latest. Please note that we only accept applications through the recruitment system MyNetwork/Varbi.
