Audition Cafe

Opera Australia announces auditions for Associate Principal Horn.

Key Dates

• Applications close: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM AEST
• Recorded auditions due: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM AEST
• Live audition: Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM both days)

Eligibility

This audition is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Set Repertoire

Applicants must prepare two set works and orchestral excerpts:

1. Richard Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1, 1st movement
2. Mozart – Horn Concerto No. 4, 1st movement (with cadenza)
3. Orchestral excerpts (published April 17, 2026)

Please email questions to [email protected]