Singer (female) “Alto 1” for the opera chorus of the “Bavarian State Opera”

Music, art, crafts, dance, project management, singing, administration, stage jobs, communications, technology—the range of careers at the Bavarian State Opera is as diverse and colorful as its employees, and as exciting and varied as the magic that unfolds on stage each evening. Are you interested in a job in the cultural sector and would like to become part of our team at one of Europe’s most beautiful opera houses? 

We welcome every application!

The Bavarian State Opera is seeking, for the Bavarian State Opera Chorus (Chorus Director Christoph Heil) to start as soon as possible a singer in the voice group

1. Alto (w/d) 100%

We offer:

• An interesting and musically challenging role in one of the world’s finest opera choirs

• Support in balancing family and career

• Opportunities for continuing education and room for your personal and professional development

• Participation in company fitness programs (egymWellpass) and internal prevention courses 

• Employment under the standard stage contract

• Compensation in accordance with the Bavarian State Opera Chorus’s in-house collective bargaining agreement

The Bavarian State Opera is committed to the employment of people with severe disabilities. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are otherwise essentially equal. To promote gender equality, we are particularly interested in applications from women. Applications from people with an immigrant background are welcome.

Please submit your complete, detailed application with all standard documents, such as a resume and detailed information about your musical training, your previous artistic activities, and a current repertoire list, preferably with audio samples by September 30, 2026. 

Please note that applications received during our summer break from August 1 to September 14, 2026, will not be processed.

Your Qualifications:

• Completed degree in vocal performance

• Flawless sight-singing

• Proficiency in German, as well as knowledge of Italian and French