Principal Cello
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- Norrlandsoperan
Norrlandsoperan is the world’s northernmost opera house yet only one hours’ flight from Stockholm. The four stages in the house offer a range of concerts, opera, dance, theatre and festivals and I one of the most modern opera houses in Europe, arranging hundreds of different events a year. As a member of Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra you will work in a creative environment where 47 full time employed musicians play an important role and form the core of Norrlandsoperan’s artistic development and drive. Symphonic concerts, opera and chamber music drive your hunger and enthusiasm as a musician at Norrlandsoperan. The orchestra also tours regularly in the north of Sweden. Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra appears live on radio and regularly makes radio and CD recordings » Mehr...
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Norrlandsoperan is seeking: Principal Cello
Norrlandsoperan is seeking: Principal Cello
(full-time, permanent)
Principal Cello
The position is permanent with a 1-year trial period. Employment will commence after personal agreement. Non-EU citizens require a work and residence permit (not required when you apply for the audition).
Service:
The position entails roughly 160-180 podium days plus personal artistic preparation time, jury work (including auditions and meetings) and program committee meetings (admin days). The position is widely diverse, including symphonic, opera and chamber music repertoire. A typical season can include between 13 - 15 orchestra productions and 2 - 3 opera productions.
Audition Date
March 30, 2026 – Norrlandsoperan (by personal invitation only)
Venue: Norrlandsoperan Concert Hall, Operaplan 5, 901 08 Umeå
Application
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Applications must be submitted via Musical Chairs.
Selected candidates will be invited to audition.
Norrlandsoperan reserves the right to use trial weeks at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Repertoire
- J Haydn: Cello concerto in D major1 movt. with cadenza. (Gendron)
- Bach Solo Suite no 6 Allemande
- Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor, 1 movt or Schumann Cello Concerto, 1 movt in A minor
- Orchestra excerpts: TBA upon invitation (download via Musical Chairs)
Application
Apply via Musical Chairs
Approved application: resumé that contains education and curriculum vitae as well as current contact information.
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