Norrlandsoperan is seeking: Principal Cello

Principal Cello
The position is permanent with a 1-year trial period. Employment will commence after personal agreement. Non-EU citizens require a work and residence permit (not required when you apply for the audition).

Service:
The position entails roughly 160-180 podium days plus personal artistic preparation time, jury work (including auditions and meetings) and program committee meetings (admin days). The position is widely diverse, including symphonic, opera and chamber music repertoire. A typical season can include between 13 - 15 orchestra productions and 2 - 3 opera productions.

Audition Date
March 30, 2026 – Norrlandsoperan (by personal invitation only)
Venue: Norrlandsoperan Concert Hall, Operaplan 5, 901 08 Umeå

Application
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Applications must be submitted via Musical Chairs.

Selected candidates will be invited to audition.
Norrlandsoperan reserves the right to use trial weeks at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Repertoire
- J Haydn: Cello concerto in D major1 movt. with cadenza. (Gendron)
- Bach Solo Suite no 6 Allemande
- Cello concerto, 1 movt. with cadenza:
Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor or Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor
- Orchestra excerpts: TBA upon invitation (download via Musical Chairs)

Application
Apply via Musical Chairs
Approved application: resumé that contains education and curriculum vitae as well as current contact information.