The Royal Swedish Opera viola, co-principal (1)

The Royal Swedish Opera
The Royal Swedish Orchestra
Music Director Alan Gilbert
are looking for
VIOLA, CO-PRINCIPAL
Kungliga Hovkapellet (The Royal Swedish Orchestra) has been at the heart of Swedish culture for almost 500years. Founded in 1526 as the orchestra to the Royal Court, it became the orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera in 1773. Today, Kungliga Hovkapellet consists of 105 musicians. It performs around 200 operas and ballets each season along with regular symphonic and chamber concerts.

VIOLA, CO-PRINCIPAL
100 % permanent employment with a trial period as agreed.
The audition will take place by personal invitation on 16-17 of September, 2025
at the Royal Swedish Opera Atelier, Elektronvägen 30, 141 49 Huddinge
OBLIGATORY PIECES
Round 1: Stamitz OR Hoffmeister Concerto in D-major 1st movement, no cadenza
Round 2: Bartók OR Walton concerto. 1st movement
Orchestral excerpts and ensemble music.

For questions regarding any matter of the audition send an email to: provspelning.hovkapellet@operan.se
Union representative SYMF, Fredrik Söhngen +46 70 742 19 53, fredrik.sohngen@operan.se

Closing date for all applications with CV is 17th of August 2025.

We are unable to reimburse travel or accommodation costs during your stay, and cannot assist with visa and residence permits in connection with the audition.