Pianist

The Royal Ballet, one of the leading classical ballet companies in the world, is seeking to appoint a Pianist to join the team of Music staff. Reporting to the Head of Music, the pianist will be required to play for class and rehearsal, as scheduled, with opportunities to play for occasional performances. The post will commence in August 2026.

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Key skills:

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced and professional team player with these qualities:

A high level of pianism and general musicianship, and a good understanding of the dance-music relationship

Substantial experience of playing for professional ballet class and rehearsal

A broad knowledge of the classical ballet repertoire

Ability to respond in a positive way to feedback and direction, and to demonstrate effective teamwork and harmonious working relationships

The ability to perform Concertos and Solo Piano works in performance

Commitment to managing own learning and continuous professional development relevant to the role