Répétiteur / Vocal Coach in the Opera Soloists Department

The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre is a place where creative ideas become living stage art, and where everyone has the opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute to culture that creates dialogue with society. We value professionalism, collaboration, and responsibility. We work to keep theatre alive – both on stage and behind the scenes.

We invite a Répétiteur / Vocal Coach to join the Opera Soloists Department and discover not only opportunities for professional growth, but also a community that supports, inspires, and values every individual contribution.

Main Responsibilities:

Accompany musical and stage rehearsals for new productions and current repertoire performances;
Lead individual and group coaching sessions with opera soloists according to the requirements of the production’s music director;
Assist opera soloists in preparing new opera roles, current repertoire roles, and concert repertoire;
Perform during opera performances that include accompanied recitatives;
Inform the production’s music director about the musical preparation of the opera soloists.

Requirements:

We expect that you:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or more) in Piano Performance or a related field;
Have professional experience working with soloists;
Are able to communicate fluently in English (knowledge of other languages such as Italian, French, or German is considered an advantage).

We Offer:

Salary starting from EUR 2337 gross + performance-based bonuses;
Meaningful and responsible work at the largest theatre in Lithuania;
The opportunity to work alongside leading Lithuanian and international theatre creators and performers;
A dynamic daily environment full of professional challenges and creative solutions;
International opportunities for knowledge and experience exchange with colleagues from foreign theatres;
A strong and supportive theatre community;
Opportunities for professional development through internal and external training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives;
Employee well-being benefits, including additional paid leave for important life events, financial support in difficult situations, seasonal vaccinations, an employee relaxation room, and a children’s room;
Additional theatre benefits such as free parking, gifts for employees’ children, and recognition for long-term employment.

General Information:

The audition will take place on June 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Vilnius, Lithuania. Selected candidates will be contacted personally to arrange the exact audition schedule.

Application deadline: June 15, 2026 (inclusive).

Audition Structure:

The audition consists of three parts:

Performance of a chosen work: the first movement of a Romantic period or 20th-century sonata (approximately 10 minutes);
Work with a soloist: excerpts from Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – the accompanied recitative of Don Ottavio and Donna Anna, Donna Anna’s aria, and Don Giovanni’s aria. Sheet music excerpts can be found here: SHEET MUSIC.
Sight-reading (approximately 5 minutes).

Required Documents:

Candidates wishing to participate in the audition are invited to complete the registration form and attach:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);
Motivation letter;
A PDF copy of the sheet music for the freely chosen piece.

Contact person: Vladyslava Zonienė
vladyslava.zoniene@opera.lt
+370 628 33812