GREEK NATIONAL OPERA ORCHESTRA FLUTE PRINCIPAL AUDITION (PERMANENT)

The Greek National Opera Orchestra announces an audition for a Flute Principal post (3^rd Category, permanent, 50% obligation) on the 22^nd of January 2026.

One (1) Flute Principal position

Date of Audition: 22-1-2026 and 23-1-2026
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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject:

"Audition of Artistic Staff - Candidate’s name – Principal/Flute” 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!

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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 Thursday 22-1-2026 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. W.A.Mozart: Concerto N.2 in D major K.314

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
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