THE NORWEGIAN SOLOISTS' CHOIR was established in 1950 and consists of 26 professional singers who are engaged with a mutual loyalty agreement for up to three years based on audition.
The Artistic Director and conductor of the choir since 2026 is Yuval Weinberg who, as well as his work with The Norwegian Soloists’ Choir, is also chief conductor of the SWR Vokalensemble in Stuttgart and a sought-after guest conductor.
The Norwegian Soloists’ Choir has always striven to achieve the highest possible artistic goals. In the last few years, the choir has further increased its reputation with concerts in the foremost classical musical festivals in Norway, critically acclaimed CD recordings, tours both nationally and internationally, and joint projects with leading Norwegian and international orchestras and ensembles. The choir works on a project-based model. The introductory contract is for 1 year (trial period).
Audition repertoire:
For Soprano:
J. S. Bach: Er hat uns allen wohlgetan + Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben (From St. Matthew Passion)
For Bass:
J. S. Bach: Der Heiland fällt vor seinem Vater nieder + Gerne will ich mich bequemen (From St. Matthew Passion)
For all:
A chosen lied/romance/English song (not Baroque)
Sight-reading
There will also be a second round where applicants will sing in a small ensemble together with permanent members of the choir. More information about this will be sent to applicants called into audition.
Please send a short application with CV and recordings by e-mail to: nina@solistkoret.no
We ask that the recording is of either an oratorio aria or lied/romance. We encourage applicants to include suitable ensemble experience in the CV.
Application deadline: 27.11.2026
The auditions will take place in Oslo on 8.-9 February 2027
Applicants will be invited to audition after consideration of the application and recording.
If you have questions about the position or the audition, please contact Nina T. Karlsen: nina@solistkoret.no
Additional information about the choir’s activities can be found at www.solistkoret.no.