auditions

The audition for tutti 1st violin will take place at the Opera in Oslo on January 20, 2025.
If the number of applications at dead line is high, those who have not played with our orchestra during the last 3 seasons will be asked to upload a video by December 6th. Invitations will be sent out the latest December 13th.
A trial period may be offered as part of the audition process and interviews might be conducted as part of the hiring process.
Commencement date: by agreement.

We can offer:
Salary by union agreement (DNO&B-CREO)
235 services per season
5 weeks paid vacation per year (except 1st year)
Artistic challenges and a pleasant working environment

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet aims to promote diversity within the workplace. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of gender or ethnic background.

We will not reimburse any travel expenses incurred for candidates.

Mozart concerto, (A, D or G-major) 1st and 2nd movements without cadenza
One of the following romantic concerti, with cadenza: Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Sibelius or Tchaikovsky

1. Bach: St. Mattew's passion
2. Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker - ouverture
3. Strauss: Rosenkavalier - erster Aufzug
4. Mozart: Symph. 39 - 4th mov.
5. Wagner: Tannhäuser - 2nd act
6. Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet - Montaigues and Capulets
7. Puccini: Madama Butterfly - 1st act
8. Verdi: La traviata - preludio
PDF of these excerpts will be sent out to invited candidates.