Chorus Master

The position as Chorus Master in Den Norske Opera & Ballett is vacant from 1. August 2025, for a fixed term of 3 years. The Chorus Master reports to the Artistic Director of Opera and has full artistic responsibility for the Norwegian National Opera Chorus, which at present consists of 52 full-time singers.

The Chorus Master is supported by a Chorus Administrator.

Responsibilities include

 

  • Artistic development of the chorus in line with the Artistic Director of Opera’s vision and strategy.

  • Responsibility for ensuring the Norwegian National Opera Chorus maintains the highest professional standards, provides a positive working environment, and supports chorus members’ professional development and welfare

  • Preparing and rehearsing the chorus

  • Artistic and administrative dialogue with conductors and directors on individual productions

  • Artistic responsibility for chorus concerts and tours

  • Advising the Artistic Director of Opera on chorus matters

  • Planning the chorus’ musical rehearsals and season schedule

  • Recruitment of new chorus members

  • Conducting the chorus backstage as necessary

 

Required qualifications include

  • Broad knowledge of the opera repertoire and significant relevant experience

  • High level of proficiency in both piano accompaniment and conducting

  • Good language skills - preferably German and/or Italian in addition to English. The working language of the chorus and the opera house is Norwegian and the acquisition of a basic knowledge of the language will be required.  Support will be provided for the successful candidate.

  • Broad experience in chorus management

  • Experience of (artistic) trade union relations and consultation with union representatives

  • Good skills as a team player and communicator

  • Ability to manage a large workload effectively

  • Administrative ability  

 

We offer

  • An opera house and a company of the highest professional standard

  • Artistic challenges and an exciting, well-resourced working environment

  • A high degree of autonomy in the job

  • Pension scheme

  • Favourable holiday allowance

  • Salary and terms to be negotiated

 

Info
Any queries regarding the position can be directed to Artistic Director of Opera Randi Stene c/o Hanne Nordengen by e-mail: hanne.nordengen@operaen.no

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

Please note that the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet has a policy of public application lists.