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 Göteborgrg Opera has an orchestra of 86 musicians, a choir of 46 singers and a soloist ensemble of 24 singers.
We are looking for a conductor early in their career for a time-limited employment as Assistant conductor. This is a fixed-term, full-time position from August 2027 to June 2029. Working hours frequently include evenings and weekends.
Duties
- Assist guest conductors
- When needed lead piano rehearsals, sectional rehearsals and orchestra rehearsals
- Conduct some concerts and performances
Requirements
- Higher education in orchestra conducting or equivalent experience
- Experience of conducting professional ensembles
- Experience working in opera productions
- Good English language skills7
Preferred qualifications
- Trained pianist with the ability to play vocal scores and recitatives
- Very good knowledge in Swedish, Danish or Norwegian
- Knowledge in French, German and/or Italian
Selection
A first selection will be made based on the submitted resume (max 2 pages), cover letter (max 1 page) and video recording of the applicant conducting. The video must show the applicant clearly from the front and be of good sound and video quality and must be provided as a YouTube link (listed or unlisted) in the application. The application deadline is July 26th 2026.
A limited number of applicants will be selected for audition and interview at the Göteborg Opera on 29-30 September 2026.
Repertoire for the first round is:
- Stravinsky: Concerto in E♭, "Dumbarton Oaks"
- Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
Repertoire for rounds 2 and 3 will be sent to the selected applicants in early August 2026.
The Göteborg Opera will provide hotel accommodation 28–30 September for the selected applicants.
Deadline for applications 26 July 2026.
