Principal Cello
The Metropolitan Opera
About this role
The Principal Cello at The Metropolitan Opera is the leader of the cello section in the company's orchestra, based at Lincoln Center in New York. The selected candidate will begin in September 2026 as a principal orchestral appointment in a major performing arts organization.
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About The Metropolitan Opera
metopera.orgThe Metropolitan Opera (the Met) is a leading opera company based in New York City that stages large-scale productions at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. It presents a full season of classic and contemporary operas featuring internationally renowned singers, a resident orchestra and chorus, and top directors and designers. Beyond live performances, the Met distributes work via radio broadcasts, the Live in HD cinema series, the Met Opera on Demand streaming service, recordings, and robust education and community programs. Renowned for high production values and artistic innovation, the Met is a major cultural institution with global influence in the operatic world.
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About The Metropolitan Opera
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
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4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$160k – $175k
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