Bass Choir Artist

Music Opportunities; Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Opéra National de Lyon is seeking a bass artist to join its choir in Lyon, France. The audition will take place on December 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Opéra National de Lyon. Applicants must submit a video link, passport or national ID, and a CV by midnight on November 22, 2026.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be notified by December 2, 2026. The position is contractual with a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Audition process with multiple rounds; candidates must perform one of five compulsory arias.
• Employment is contractual with a one-year probation.

Job description

# Bass Choir ArtistOpéra National de Lyon•Lyon, FranceApply / Visit WebsiteContactAbout this opportunityOpera de Lyon is recruiting one bass artist for its choir. The competition will take place on December 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Opera National de Lyon. Candidates must submit their applications by midnight on November 22, 2026, including a video link, a passport or national ID, and a CV. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Preselected candidates will be notified by December 2, 2026. The audition will include multiple rounds, starting with a first elimination round where candidates will present one of five compulsory arias. The jury may request additional tests or reinterpretations of the program at any time. The successful candidate will be employed on a contractual basis with a probationary period of one year.The basic monthly salary is €2,724.66 gross, and foreign candidates must comply with French residency and employment laws. The start date for the position is August 23, 2027.Additional linksAudition AnnouncementDeadlineDec 8, 2026Work settingIn-personLocationLyon, FranceAudition date(s)Dec 17, 2026Start dateAug 23, 2027CompensationPer month2724.66 EURJob typePerformanceContract typeFull timeInstrumentsVoice