Carmina
Burana

From the first thunderous notes of O Fortuna, you know this will be no ordinary classical evening. Carmina Burana becomes a spectacular production in which live orchestra, choir, soloists, dance and visuals continually amplify one another.

The wheel of fortune turns

Carl Orff built his masterpiece around medieval texts about love, the joy of life, nature and fate. The music is direct, rhythmic and irresistible. It whispers, threatens and erupts, with the world-famous O Fortuna framing a story about the unpredictability of life.

Music, voices and dance as one

The National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine from Odesa brings this scenic cantata to the stage with more than 120 artists and crew. Choir, orchestra, vocal soloists and dancers move together as one. Gerard Mosterd’s direction and choreography give Orff’s music a contemporary visual form without losing its monumental character.

Art that continues to speak

The company comes from Odesa, a city deeply affected by the war. The themes of Carmina Burana — the uncertainty of fate, transience and hope — carry an added weight. What you see is not only great theatre but also the determination of artists who continue to create and perform.

For enthusiasts and curious newcomers

You do not need to know Carmina Burana to be swept away. Its familiar music, powerful voices and energetic dance make it an accessible introduction to classical music — and a memorable experience for those who have loved O Fortuna for years.

Experience Carmina Burana in Hasselt, Brussels, Ghent or Antwerp, and let O Fortuna fill the hall live.