Section Principal Viola

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Music Director, Royal Opera: Antonio Pappano
Music Director, Royal Ballet: Koen Kessels
Concert Masters: Vasko Vassilev, Sergey Levitin

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House is seeking to appoint to the position of:

Section Principal Viola

We invite further applications from outstanding players with considerable recent relevant professional experience. The successful candidates will be musicians of the highest calibre who are self-motivated, reliable and versatile with the ability to work under pressure as part of an established team.

Following a recent recruitment process, previous applicants need not reapply.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position offers some flexibility in workload and schedule. This is a permanent salaried position.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams.

We intend to hold screened first round auditions in person in London on either the 6th November, 7th November or 8th November 2024. If you are successful in your 1st round audition, we will call you back later on the same day for a 2nd round audition which will not be screened.

Please note we intend to contact shortlisted candidates by the end of Wednesday 2nd October 2024.

Details of the audition requirements and how to apply can be found on the ROH website.

The closing date for applications is: 9am, Wednesday 25th September 2024