Norwegian National Opera Audition
Description
The Norwegian National Opera Chorus (chorus master Martin Wettges) are looking for classically trained professional sopranos, altos, and basses with stage and chorus experience. We have three vacant full-time soprano1/soprano 2 positions, three vacant full-time alto 1/alto 2 positions, and two vacant full-time bass 1/bass 2 positions from the beginning of august 2022.
Application deadline: 11th November 2021
Audition date for selected candidates: week 48 or 49 - the exact date will be announced when we have received your application
Commencement date: 1st August 2022 or by agreement
All candidates should prepare three memorized operatic arias of their own choice and two chorus excerpts which will be announced after the selected candidates receive their invitations to audition. The three arias ought to be of different styles and languages, including one baroque/classical aria and one romantic aria. An accompanist will be provided.
Sight reading proficiency may also be tested, as well as taking instructions from a director.
Qualifications:
• you have a degree in singing from a recognized institution
• you feel at home in both opera and concert repertoire, as a
soloist and as a chorister
• you have decent acting skills and love performing
• you are a true team player and feel comfortable in a chorus
• you have a positive, inquisitive and flexible attitude
• We will emphasize personal skills. The position will demand a lot of work in evenings and weekends.
We can offer:
• interesting and exciting work in a company undergoing extensive and positive development
• solo roles and covers for main stage productions
• nice colleagues consisting of 53 highly educated singers, from all over the world
• challenging tasks through participation in major or minor opera productions, in own choir concerts and in concerts with the Opera Orchestra and other actors
• tariff wages
• favorable holiday arrangements
• pension funding
• free time to compensate split day/evening work and weeks off for preparation
Info:
Questions regarding the position, please contact Janet Edin: +47 47915364, e-mail: janet.edin@operaen.no.
Please apply online via our website only:
You must state your audition repertoire in the application form.
The Norwegian Opera & Ballet aims to promote diversity within the workplace. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of gender or ethnic background.
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