Alto 2 - Norwegian National Opera Chorus

The Norwegian Opera chorus is looking for a 2nd alto for a permanent position.

We will arrange an audition for relevant candidates on April 28 at the Opera in Oslo.

The Norwegian National Opera Chorus (chorus master Martin Wettges) are looking for a classically trained professional alto with stage and chorus experience. We have one vacant full-time alto 2 position from the beginning of august 2022 (or later).

Application deadline: April 3 2022 

Audition date for selected candidates: April 28 2022

Commencement date : August 8 2022 or later by agreement   

 

All candidates should prepare three memorized operatic arias of their own choice and some 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, inquiring 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 educatad 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, phone: +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. Submitting a recording is not mandatory. We only hire based on live auditions.

 

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