“I look forward to conducting the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Young soloists chasing their dreams and freedom with all their skills are a true celebration of artistry and ambition.”
"The Queen Elisabeth Competition offers a unique stage on which each finalist can reveal their artistic identity - through the concerto they have chosen, and through the fresh challenge of Kris Defoort’s Music for the Heart. To see them bring both works to life, each in their own way, is deeply moving. With the Brussels Philharmonic, I’m honoured to accompany them at this defining point in their artistic journey." – Kazushi Ono, music director
The final of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025 for piano take place from 26 to 31 May at Bozar, with Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Kazushi Ono.
Keep an eye on our website: discover who’s playing which day and which piano concerto, and watch the videos!
Monday 26 May
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Yuki Yoshimi
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
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Nathalia Milstein
Johannes Brahms, Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83
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Tuesday 27 May
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Rachel Breen
Sergei Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
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Valère Burnon
Sergei Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
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Wednesday 28 May
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Nikola Meeuwsen
Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
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Sergey Tanin
Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
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Thursday 29 May
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Arthur Hinnewinkel
Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
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Jiaxin Min
Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
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Friday 30 May
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Shiori Kuwahara
Johannes Brahms, Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83
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Mirabelle Kajenjeri
Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
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Saturday 31 May
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Masaya Kamei
Camille Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, Op. 103
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Wataru Hisasue
Johannes Brahms, Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83
