Kazushi Ono 大野 和士
Kazushi Ono is the definitive musical citizen of the world. He was born in Tokyo, studied in Munich and forged his early career in Zagreb, Karlsruhe and Tokyo. These influences shaped an inquiring and profound musical intellect and an ability to communicate meaning across languages and cultures. His passion and curiosity for repertoire take him to the standard classics but also to new music and he often commissions new orchestral works and operas. He is a vocal advocate for the role of culture in all our lives and works actively within the communities which his three orchestras serve.
more about Kazushi Onoour projects with kazushi ono in Fall/Winter '26:
VERDI: REQUIEM
Verdi’s Requiem is a testament to human resilience: it is the sound of humanity singing at the edge of the abyss. In this score, I find a mirror of our own fragility and our relentless search for hope.
Why you shouldn't miss this:
To witness the sheer power of human voices unified in a plea for peace is a physical experience. You don’t just hear the Requiem; you feel the floor shake and the air grow thin. It is a rare moment of total communal catharsis.
26.09.2026 FLAGEY BRUSSELS
27.09.2026 FLAGEY BRUSSELS
SHOSTAKOVICH & PROKOFIEV 6
This program navigates a complex psychological landscape: both Shostakovich and Prokofiev were masters of speaking truth under immense pressure, and these works represent their most profound 'inner diaries.' Today, it is deeply meaningful to uncover these 'hidden voices' of the 20th century – music as a tool for spiritual survival.
Why you shouldn't miss this:
For the breathtaking technical and emotional odyssey of the Shostakovich concerto, and to encounter music that veils deep truths behind a mask of irony or somber reflection.
03.10.2026 FLAGEY BRUSSELS
RACHMANINOV/REGER/SCRIABIN
A program of interwoven textures and visions, set at the crossroads of fine art, philosophy, and sound. We journey from the melancholic modernism of late Rachmaninov to the lush, painterly world of Reger, reaching a zenith in Scriabin’s cosmic explosion of light and tone. A true sensory feast!
Why you shouldn't miss this:
This concert will be a true feast for the senses.
19.12.2026 FLAGEY BRUSSELS
abo Music Director 26–27
Kazushi Ono pulls out all the stops for his 2026–27 season projects: from grand symphonic repertoire and top soloists to radiant vocal gems. We curated a series of four of his projects; don’t miss this concert series with the Music Director Subscription and enjoy 20% off*:
- Shostakovich & Prokofiev 6 (03.10.2026)
- Scriabin: Poème de l’Extase (19.12.2026)
- Mahler 9 (06.02.2027)
- Britten: Spring Symphony (30.04.2027)
* from €115 for the full series
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