Jönköping Sinfonietta, Kulturhuset Spira, Jönköping

Jönköping Sinfonietta is seeking a principal cellist for a varied repertoire ranging from symphonic music to stage productions and chamber music. With us, you will collaborate with leading conductors and soloists in a creative environment at Kulturhuset Spira in Jönköping.

The Role of Principal Cellist

Jönköping Sinfonietta is now looking for a principal cellist. We offer a permanent full-time position with a probationary period.

Your Future Workplace

Jönköping Sinfonietta is a dynamic young orchestra consisting of 31 musicians and an integral part of Kulturhuset Spira, a vibrant performing arts center. Kulturhuset Spira offers symphonic music, opera, musicals, theater, dance productions, children’s and youth productions, as well as chamber music. We collaborate with leading Nordic and international conductors, soloists, directors, and choreographers. Since 2023, Johannes Gustavsson has been the chief conductor and artistic leader of Jönköping Sinfonietta. Our home stage is Kulturhuset Spira, whose concert hall has fantastic acoustics. We also regularly tour the region.

Application

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2026. You can submit your application via the link below. Auditions will take place over two days, April 9-10, 2026.

Repertoire:

• Haydn Cello Concerto in D major, movement 1 with optional cadenza
• Dvořák Cello Concerto, movement 1
• OR
• Schumann Cello Concerto, movement 1

Ensemble Audition

Orchestral Excerpts

Orchestral excerpts and works for the ensemble audition are available on the website and via the link below.

For questions about the audition, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
For questions about the position, please email orchestra manager Magnus Lind at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

URL for orchestral excerpts: excerpts--principal-cello.pdf (https://kulturhusetspira.se/globalassets/pdf/orkesterutdrag/lediga-tjanster-orkesterutdrag/excerpts--principal-cello.pdf)