Assistant conductor 2027-2029

The Göteborg Opera is a modern cultural institution for opera dance musicals and orchestral music and has touched the lives of more than seven million visitors since its inauguration in 1994. The companys vision is to be one of northern Europes leading opera houses. Our activities are characterised by professionalism dedication and innovation. GöteborgsOperan AB is a wholly owned company within the Västra Götaland Region and plays an important role in the regions development. The Göteborg Opera is an inclusive multicultural workplace that strives for balanced gender representation and values the qualities that diversity brings to our business.

The Gothenburg Opera is a modern cultural institution for opera dance musicals and orchestral music and has touched the lives of more than seven million visitors since its inauguration in 1994. The companys vision is to be one of northern Europes leading opera houses. Our activities are characterised by professionalism dedication and innovation. GöteborgsOperan AB is a wholly owned company within the Västra Götaland Region and plays an important role in the regions development. We are a multicultural workplace with an equal balance of women and men among our employees. The Gothenburgrg Opera has an orchestra of 86 musicians a choir of 46 singers and a soloist ensemble of 24 singers.

The Gothenburg Opera is now looking for a conductor early in their career for a time-limited employment as

Duties:

• Assist guest conductors
• When needed lead piano rehearsals sectional rehearsals and orchestra rehearsals
• Conduct some concerts and performances

Requirements:

• Higher education in orchestra conducting or equivalent experience
• Experience of conducting professional ensembles
• Experience working in opera productions
• Good English language skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Trained pianist with the ability to play vocal scores and recitatives
• Very good knowledge in Swedish Danish or Norwegian
• Knowledge in French German and/or Italian

This is a fixed-term position from August 2027 to June 2029. It is a full time position and working hours frequently include evenings and weekends.

A first selection will be made based on the submitted resume (max 2 pages) cover letter (max 1 page) and video recording of the applicant conducting. The video must show the applicant clearly from the front and be of good sound and video quality and must be provided as a YouTube link (listed or unlisted) in the application. The application deadline is July 26th 2026.

A limited number of applicants will be selected for audition and interview at the Göteborg Opera on September 29-30 2026. Repertoire for the first round of audition will be:

• Stravinsky: Concerto in Eb Dumbarton Oaks
• Wagner: Siegfried Idyll

Repertoire for rounds 2 and 3 will be sent to the selected applicants in early August 2026.

The Gothenburg Opera will provide hotel accommodation 28-30 September for the selected applicants.