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Background

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 Region Västra Götaland 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

The Göteborg Opera is receiving applications for a tenor/bass trombonist for the Göteborg Opera Orchestra. This is a permanent full-time position with initial trial period starting 2026 according to agreement.

Auditions 3 November 2025 at the Göteborg Opera.

Compulsory pieces:

  • F. David: Trombone concertino Op. 4, first movement with cadenza
  • A. Lebedev: Concerto No. 1 in One Movement, until the end of the cadenza
  • Orchestra excerpts Download as a PDF

Depending on the number of applicants, a first selection could take place based on merits and experience.

Apply by 6 oktober 2025 at the latest.

Apply here

For more information, conact

Andreas Lönnqvist, Orchestra Manager
Tel. +46 706 439 120
andreas.lonnqvist@opera.se 

Union representative, SYMF
Wojtek Chojecki, tel. +46 708 406 343