Call for Auditions for the Greek National Opera Intercultural Orchestra
Deadline for expressions of interest: 30 November 2025
Following a highly successful seven-year journey full of creative encounters and artistic
growth, the Greek National Opera Intercultural Orchestra concluded its first cycle with a
remarkable concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, in collaboration with Jordi Savall
and the musical ensemble Hespèrion XXI.
During the current season, the GNO Intercultural Orchestra opens a new cycle, inviting
new musicians to join its musical pursuits. The GNO Learning & Participation
The department invites both experienced and amateur musicians from diverse nationalities
and musical genres to audition for the new musical ensemble being formed.
Expressions of interest must be submitted exclusively via the form available here by 30
November 2025.
The Intercultural Orchestra was founded in 2018 by musicians from diverse origins, musical
backgrounds, and experiences. Its core concept is that music can serve as a common ground for
equal encounter and interaction. The goal of this venture is to help both participants and
audiences explore musical genres from different countries and eras experience free
improvisation, and engage in musical co-creation through educational methods of exchange and
involvement. Its repertoire remains open, extending from traditional music from its members’
home countries to modern music and free improvisation.
From 2018 to this date, the Intercultural Orchestra has carved out a unique path, emphasizing the
power of music to bring together diverse cultures. Among its highlights are:
the collaboration with Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
the collaboration with Ross Daly and Haig Yazdjian at the GNO Alternative Stage
its participation in the contemporary opera Inner Land, a GNO production with a score by
Angelos Triantafyllou
the collaboration with the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée quintet at the Aix-en-
Provence Festival
its performances at the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus, the Acropolis Museum, and the
Byzantine & Christian Museum
Harris Lambrakis has been the conductor of the Intercultural Orchestra since its formation.
You can listen to the Intercultural Orchestra perform here.
Expressions of interest must be submitted exclusively via the form available here by 30
November 2025.
The audition will take place on 8 & 9 December 2025, from 16.00 to 21.00, at the GNO premises
in the SNFCC, 364 Syngrou Avenue, 176 74 Kallithea.
Application deadline: Sunday, 30 November 2025
Audition programme announcement: Wednesday, 3 December 2025 via email
About the process
— The audition repertoire is free (candidates may choose pieces from various musical traditions
and styles, improvisation, etc.). Candidates will be requested to perform an excerpt or a complete
musical piece for a solo instrument (without accompaniment), lasting no longer than 3 minutes.
— For the audition, candidates are asked to bring their musical instruments. If this is not possible,
they are requested to inform the GNO Learning & Participation Department in time so that a
solution can be arranged.
— To ensure the orchestra’s intercultural character, in addition to the candidates’ musical skills,
their musical genre specialization, the instrument they play, and their nationality will all be taken
into consideration.
For information about the applications and the registration form, please contact us at
education@nationalopera.gr and 2130885755 (Monday – Friday, 10.00-17.00).
Start – End of rehearsals: Monday 12 January 2026 – Monday 29 June 2026
Day, time, and location of the workshop: Mondays 18.00-20.00 at the GNO premises in the
SNFCC, 364 Syngrou Avenue, 176 74 Kallithea
Terms and Conditions
— Participation in the Intercultural Orchestra is free of charge.
— To take part in the workshop, participants are required to attend it for its entire duration.
— All applicants will be notified whether their application has been accepted or rejected
exclusively via email.
Intercultural Education Projects Sponsor: Piraeus Bank
Lead Donor of the GNO Learning & Participation Department: Stavros Niarchos Foundation
