Information about Norrlandsoperan Norrlandsoperan is the worlds northernmost opera house yet only one hours’ flight from Stockholm. The four stages in the house offer a range of concerts, opera, dance, theatre and festivals and I one of the most modern operahouses in Europe, arranging hundreds of different events a year. As a member of Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra you will work in a creative environment where 47 full time employed musicians play an important role and form the core of Norrlandsoperan’s artistic development and drive. In addition to about fifty concerts a year and two major opera productions you will also participate in different chamber music ensembles. The orchestra tours regularly in the north of Sweden and is a regular guest in the country’s capital city, Stockholm. Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra also appears live on radio and regularly makes radio and CD recordings. Umeå – The city Umeå is one of Sweden’s fastest growing cities and has two Universities – Umeå University is one of Sweden ́s largest bases of learning with hundreds of scientists, thousands of lecturers, and over 32 000 students and alumni. – SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) offers a broad spectrum of educational programmes. 5 000 undergraduates and 900 postgraduate students are enrolled at SLU. The average age of the 120 000 people who live in Umeå is 38. The city offers world-class art, drama, films, industries, music and research. Umeå aims to attract more companies, break new construction records and was the European Capital of Culture 2014. Umeå and the region has a lot to offer with the wonderful nature, close to the sea and close to the mountains and great conditions for a good life quality. Visit Ume