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.
About the position
The Göteborg Opera is seeking to fill the position of Principal Trombone with Göteborg Opera Orchestra. This is a permanent full-time position starting 1 Jan 2027 or according to agreement.
Audition: Monday, 28 September 2026.
Required repertoire:
- Ferdinand David: Concertino for Trombone, 1st movement, without cadenza
- Orchestral excerpts Download here
- Ensemble audition
Application deadline 13 September 2026.
For more information please contact:
Orchestra manager
Andreas Lönnqvist
andreas.lonnqvist@opera.se
Union representative, SYMF
Frida Grinne, +46 73 622 48 01