The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre is a place where creative ideas turn into live performing arts, and where everyone can grow, excel, and contribute to a culture that fosters dialogue with society. Here, we value professionalism, collaboration, and responsibility. We work to ensure the theatre remains vibrant – both on stage and behind the scenes.
We invite a trombonist to join the Orchestra Department and discover not only a platform for professional growth, but also a supportive, inspiring community that values every individual contribution.
Key Responsibilities:
Performing orchestral and solo trombone parts in opera, ballet, concert rehearsals and performances. Preparing orchestral and solo trombone repertoire. Continuously refining professional mastery and maintaining excellent musical condition.
Requirements:
- Higher degree in music performance / musical education.
- In-depth knowledge of symphonic orchestra performance specifics.
- Ability to perform orchestral repertoire of varying complexity.
- Strong sight-reading skills.
- Ability to collaborate creatively with other orchestra musicians.
What We Offer:
- Base salary: from €2,337 gross (before taxes) + bonuses based on professional experience, qualifications, and performance outcomes.
- Meaningful and responsible work at Lithuania's largest theatre.
- A daily work environment rich in professional challenges and creative solutions.
- A strong, supportive theatre community.
- Employee care and daily comfort benefits: additional paid leave for major life events, financial assistance in difficult circumstances, seasonal vaccinations, an employee lounge, and a children's room.
- Additional benefits: free parking, secure storage for bicycles and electric micro-mobility vehicles, gifts for children, and long-service recognition awards.
Required Documents & Application Process:
Candidates interested in auditioning for the vacant Associate Principal Trombone position are invited to fill out the registration form and submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Motivation Letter by 1 December 2026.
Audition Date: 10 December 2026, at 1:00 PM Location: LNOBT Chamber Hall Registration Deadline: 1 December 2026
AUDITION PROGRAM:
F. David Concerto for trombone and orchestra in E flat major, Op. 4, Part I with piano accompaniment.
Orchestral parts:
- W. A. Mozart “Requiem” No. 2: “Tuba mirum”, from the beginning to bar 34.
- G. Verdi Opera "Otello": excerpts from Acts I and II – part of the first trombone.
- R. Wagner Opera "Lohengrin": act 3, Prelude, from the B-rehearsal mark to the end of the page – part of the first trombone.
- G. Rossini Overture to the opera "William Tell", from C rehearsal mark to bar 9 of D rehearsal mark.
- R. Wagner Opera “The Valkyrie”: excerpt from Scene 1 of Act III. Part of the first trombone.
- M. Ravel “Bolero”: trombone solo.
- L. Delibes Ballet “Coppelia”: Excerpt from No. 4 “Mazurka”, from the beginning to the end of the page.
- G. Verdi Opera “Aida”: Excerpts: Introduction, from Allegro Vivo to the end of the page; Act II, No. 4 from D to E rehearsal marks; Act II Finale, from bar 3 to rehearsal mark R, to bar 7 of rehearsal mark U
The panel reserves the right to announce a shortened list of orchestral excerpts on the day of the audition and the right to stop a participant during their performance.
Those wishing to participate in the competition must register on our website.
More information: Email: marija.rackauskaite@opera.lt Phone No. +370 629 92036
