Overview

Opera Australia is seeking an Associate Principal Viola.

Audition Schedule

  • Audition Dates: Wednesday May 13 and Thursday May 14, 2026
  • Applicants must be available 10am-4pm
  • Shortlisting may be scheduled on Wednesday May 13 depending on candidate numbers

Key Dates

  • Applications Close: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5pm AEST
  • Recorded Auditions Due: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5pm AEST
  • Excerpts Released: Thursday, April 2, 2026

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. First movement and cadenza of either STAMITZ Concerto in D, Op.1 or HOFFMEISTER Concerto in D
  2. First movement of either WALTON Concerto, BARTOK Concerto, or HINDEMITH “Der Schwanendreher”
  3. Orchestral excerpts (released April 2, 2026)

Contact: [email protected]