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 orchestra has 86 members.
About the role
We are receiving applications for Flute Co-principal, with primary responsibility for alto flute and partial obligation to play piccolo*. This is a permanent full-time position with initial trial period starting in autumn 2026 or according to agreement.
*The Flute Co-principal is required to play 2nd piccolo, and 1st piccolo in single-instrument musicals or other single instrument works that contain piccolo of a simpler nature.
Audition
The audition will be held 18–19 May 2026 at the Göteborg Opera
Compulsory pieces:
- W.A. Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1 or 2, 1st movement without cadenza.
- G. Enescu: Cantabile et presto
- Orchestra excerpts. Download PDF here
Apply no later than 10 April 2026.
Depending on the number of applicants a first selection could take place based on merits and experience.
