Artistic Director
The Netherlands Chamber Choir
Netherlands, Utrecht
Posted on: Sept. 12, 2025
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Description:
The Netherlands Chamber Choir (Nederlands Kamerkoor (NKK)), a leading Dutch cultural institution and one of the world’s foremost professional chamber choirs, is seeking a visionary Artistic Director to shape its next chapter.
Based in Utrecht, the NKK is celebrated for its exceptional vocal quality, daring programming, and innovative collaborations that bridge early polyphony, contemporary commissions, and interdisciplinary projects. With its 90th anniversary approaching in 2027 and the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed NKK NXT young-talent programme, the ensemble is poised to honour its rich legacy while shaping the future of choral music.
Key Responsibilities
The Artistic Director will:
Develop and deliver a compelling artistic vision that builds on the NKK’s distinctive identity.
Curate balanced and innovative programmes in collaboration with the Chief Conductor and partners.
Provide visible artistic leadership to the singers and staff, fostering a collaborative and professional culture.
Engage in co-creation with diverse institutions to strengthen both national presence and international profile.
Oversee talent scouting and development, maintaining a high-calibre artistic network.
Work closely with the Managing Director to align artistic ambition with financial and operational sustainability.
Act as a credible ambassador to audiences, partners, and funders.
Essential Criteria
The successful candidate will ideally embody many of the following qualities and experiences:
Senior artistic leadership in a recognised ensemble or cultural institution, safeguarding core choral excellence while advancing focused innovation.
People leadership of professional artists, able to set standards, build cohesion, and address tensions in an employed ensemble context.
Proven season programming that balances core repertoire and new work, translating ideas to stage at a consistently high artistic level.
Collaborative leadership with the Managing Director and effective cooperation with the Chief Conductor, marked by humility, shared ownership, and no silos.
Robust national and international network; credible external representation and affinity with the Dutch cultural landscape.
Strong commitment and experience in fostering diversity, inclusion, and community outreach within artistic programming.
Strategic planning that aligns artistic vision with organisational sustainability and audience relevance.
Fluency in English (essential); proficiency in Dutch or willingness to learn is highly desirable.
Application Deadline:
Sept. 26, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Netherlands,
Utrecht
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