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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 and values the qualities that diversity brings to our business. The orchestra has 86 members.

The Göteborg Opera Orchestra is receiving applications for a Cello co-principal. This is a permanent full-time position starting in autumn 2026 or according to agreement.

Audition Friday, 22 May 2026

Compulsory pieces:

  • Haydn: Cello Concerto in D Major – 1st movement without cadenza, bars 1-78
  • Dvořák or Schumann: Cello Concerto, 1st movement
  • Orchestral excerpts and ensemble audition Download PDF

Apply no later than 4 May 2026. Depending on the number of applicants we receive, we may make a first selection based on merits and experience.

Apply here

 

For more information please contact:

Andreas Lönnqvist, Orchestra Manager
andreas.lonnqvist@opera.se 
Tel. +46 706 43 91 20

Union representative, SYMF
Wojtek Chojecki
Tel. +46 708 40 63 43