The Greek National Opera Orchestra announces an audition for a 2nd Violin/Tutti post (5th Category, permanent) on the 20th of January 2026.
One 2nd Violin/Tutti position
Date of Audition: 20-1-2026 and 21-1-2026
Start time: 10:00
Submission of Application:
From 1/12/2025 until 30/12/2025 (time 14:00)
Terms and Conditions of Application
We accept applications from individuals with Greek citizenship or members of the European Union.
Candidates who wish to participate in the competition must submit the following supporting documents:
1. Application: Download the application form here.
2. CV: The CV should depict the artistic and personal abilities and skills of the candidate.
3. Photocopy of ID or Passport.
4. Candidates under the age of 21 who claim the status of a recognized talent (see appl. form case No.4.), must submit evidence to justify this status. The verification of this will be conducted by the designated Audition Committee
Those wishing to take part in the competition can submit the supporting documents:
A. By electronic mail (email) to: auditions@nationalopera.gr with subject:
“Audition of Artistic Staff – Candidate’s name – 2nd Violin/Tutti” with all the required documents attached, send by 30/12/2025 and by 14:00.
B. By Postal mail via registered letter or courier. The post office receipt of the deposit should follow the submission dates of application (closing date: 30/12/2025 at 14:00).
Address: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, 5A floor, Andrea Syggrou Ave. 364, Kallithea 17674, Athens, Greece.
C. In person from Monday to Friday during working hours from 09:00-14:00 at the Orchestra’s office ( closing date: 30/12/2025) located at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center building, 5A floor, Andrea Syggrou Ave. 364, Kallithea 17674, Athens, Greece.
ATTENTION!
Applications submitted electronically will be accepted exclusively at the email address auditions@nationalopera.gr
Candidates must have their own pianist (accompanist).
Audition Venue:
Rehearsal room of GNO Orchestra on the GNO building, located at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, 5A floor, Andrea Syggrou Ave. 364, Kallithea 17674, Athens, Greece.
The order of the candidates’ appearance will be determined by draw which will take place
on Thusday 20-1-2026 at 9:00 in the rehearsal room of GNO Orchestra (see Audition Venue)
The presence of the candidates at the draw is mandatory.
It is noted that the absence of a candidate from the draw means his/her automatic exclusion from the competition.
Repertoire requirements:
1. One of the following Concertos:
W.A.Mozart: a) Concerto No.5 in A major, KV 219
b) Concerto No.4 in D major, KV 218
c) Concerto No.3 in G major, KV 216
2. A musical work of candidate’s choice (must be stated in the application form)
3. Orchestral excerpts (download here)
4. Prima Vista
Information / Contact:
Greek National Opera Orchestra Office
– Alexis Theophylactou, Orchestra Director
– Maria Angelopoulou, Secretariat
Tel.: +30 213 0885791
Email: orchestra@nationalopera.gr
