Wednesday, 29 June 2016

The Greek National Opera announces audition for soloists

The Greek National Opera (GNO) hereby announces an audition to engage soloists for possible collaboration in view of the artistic season 2016- 17. The auditions will be held at the Olympia Theatre, on the 19th and 20th of July 2016 between 11.00 and 17.00.

The GNO may invite candidates from the 1st round for a second audition scheduled on the 28th of July.
Candidates must present:

  • An aria by Mozart (optionally with recitative)
  • An Italian aria
  • An aria in French or German language
  • An aria in Greek
  • An aria of their choice

The audition committee reserves the right to shorten the process of an audition. The audition process may be recorded for archival purposes.

While submitting their petition, candidates must declare the arias in which they wish to be examined and also provide:

  • Qualifications (diplomas)
  • A CV with photograph

Any application not including the aforementioned documents will not be accepted. Any changes in the declared repertoire will not be accepted.

To download the petition in English, please press here

Candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications to the Greek National Opera’s Protocol Department (39, Panepistimiou St., 3rd floor, 105 64, Athens, office hours 08.00-15.00, from Monday to Friday, Tel. +30 210 3711330.
Candidates can also address their application, CV and photo by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All applications (those by email included) must be submitted before Thursday 14/7/2016 at 14.00.

For information: Secretary of Stage Direction of the GNO, Mrs Konstantina Veroni, tel. 210 3601225, Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 15.00.