Performance Job

Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted: 02 Dec 2025
Opera Australia

Opera Australia

Associate Principal Viola

(full-time, permanent)
Audition date: Wednesday 13 May & Thursday 14 May 2026, Applicants just be available from 10am–4pm

Note: Shortlisting may be scheduled on Wednesday 13 May depending on candidate numbers.

Applications close: Thursday 16 April 5pm AEST

Recorded auditions due: Tuesday 12 May 5pm AEST

Eligibility: This audition is open to Australian & New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents only

Set Repertoire
Applicants must prepare two set works and orchestral excerpts:

1. First movement and cadenza of either

STAMITZ Concerto in D, Op.1 or
HOFFMEISTER Concerto in D

2. First movement of either

WALTON Concerto or
BARTOK Concerto or
HINDEMITH ‘Der Schwanendreher’

3. Orchestral excerpts released: Thursday 2 April 2026

All Applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

Please email any questions to orchestra.auditions@opera.org.au.
Closing date: 16 Apr 2026
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