Bühnen Bern unites opera, drama, ballet and the Bern Symphony Orchestra under one roof. Each season, Bühnen Bern offers more than 30 premieres, including world premieres and Swiss premieres, as well as over 20 concert events with the Bern Symphony Orchestra: a total of around 400 performances, concerts and special events are on the program.
With more than 100 musicians of the Bern Symphony Orchestra as well as the ensembles of opera, drama and ballet, Bühnen Bern is the largest theater in Bern-Mittelland region with a national and international reputation.
For the Opera Chorus Bühnen Bern is looking for the following positions:
starting 1st August 2025 1. sopran
2. bass
starting 1st Dezember 2025 1. bass
starting 1st March 2026 2. alto
You have completed your vocal education and ideally have several years of experience in choral singing. You are a committed and flexible personality and have basic knowledge of German or are already in the process of acquiring it. The ability to work in a team along with social - and communication skills complete your profile.
Information about the selection process:
Participation in auditions is by invitation only. The following dates are scheduled:
Thursday, 06th June 2024 from 16.00 to 20.00
Application deadline 30st May 2024
Wednesday, 19th June 2024 from 16.00 to 20.00
Application deadline 12th June 2024
Thursday, 12th September 2024 from 14.00 to 19.00
Application deadline 5th September 2024
Compulsory pieces for 1. sopran
1st round: Mozart, Zauberflöte: Pamina “Ach ich fühl’s”
2nd round: Two or three arias of your own choice in different styles and languages
3rd round: Choral pieces;
Mozart: Requiem - ll. Kyrie;
Mozart: Abduction No. 21b;
Verdi: Nabucco - Va pensiero;
Wagner: Tannhäuser - Entrance of the guests
4th round: Prima Vista
Compulsory pieces for 1. bass / 2. bass / 2. Alto
1st round: Three arias of your own choice in different styles and languages
2nd round: Choral pieces:
Mozart: Requiem - ll. Kyrie;
Mozart: Abduction No. 21b;
Verdi: Nabucco - Va pensiero;
Wagner: Tannhäuser - Entrance of the guests
3rd round: Prima Vista
Sheet music for download
You will receive all further information about the audition with the invitation.
Have we raised your interest?
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (CV, if available current link with recordings) to: chorvorsingen@buehnenbern.ch