Chinese and Brazilian musicians shared the stage at Teatro Poupex Cultural in a landmark concert that officially opened the Brazil–China Cultural Year 2026.
On Tuesday evening (April 7), the Camerata of the China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) performed alongside the Symphony Orchestra of the Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro in Brasília. The house was sold out. The concert marked the official launch of the Brazil–China Cultural Year, a joint initiative by both governments to strengthen cultural and institutional ties.
Two Countries, One Stage
The performance was split into two parts. The first was conducted by Chinese maestrina Jiang Huan; the second by Brazilian conductor Cláudio Cohen. Violinist Yao Liang stood out among the CNSO Camerata musicians throughout the night.
The program blended the musical traditions of both countries. Brazilian classics such as “Aquarela do Brasil” and “Trenzinho Caipira” were performed alongside beloved Chinese pieces including “Dance of the Golden Snake” and “Butterfly Lovers.” The combination moved the audience and underscored music’s power as a universal language.
High-Profile Attendance
The event drew authorities, diplomats, and military figures. Among those present were Chinese Ambassador to Brazil Zhu Qingqiao; deputy executive secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Cassius da Rosa; and Ambassador Laudemar Aguiar of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Senator Jaques Wagner, Supreme Court of Justice President Herman Benjamin, and Superior Military Court minister General Anísio de Oliveira Jr. also attended. Ibrachina was represented by president Thomas Law and director Ana Ou Law.
What the Key Figures Said
“The China–Brazil relationship is also a story of cultural exchange and people-to-people connection. Tonight, the serenity of Chinese music meets the vitality of Brazilian rhythm, revealing the beauty of each culture and the harmony between them.” — Ambassador Zhu Qingqiao
“The cultures of China and Brazil came together through music, as a powerful means of bringing people closer.” — Conductor Cláudio Cohen
“This is a super event, with great artists from China performing Brazilian music and well-known Chinese works. This interaction is a milestone in the diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries in 2026, the Brazil–China Cultural Year.” — Thomas Law, President of Ibrachina
“Culture is an essential dimension of international cooperation and an instrument for strengthening relations between countries.” — Ambassador Laudemar Aguiar
“This celebration is a living symbol of the strategic partnership between Brazil and China, showing that culture holds a priority place in this relationship.” — Cassius da Rosa, Deputy Executive Secretary, Ministry of Culture
Organization
The concert was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the Chinese Embassy in Brazil, the Guimarães Rosa Institute, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Culture of Brazil. Production involved STNS, Ibrachina, and the China National Symphony Orchestra, with support from Teatro Poupex Cultural.
Event Info
- Event: Brazil–China Cultural Year Opening Concert
- Venue: Teatro Poupex Cultural — Brasília, Brazil
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Organized by: Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, Chinese Embassy in Brazil, Guimarães Rosa Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, and Ministry of Culture of Brazil
- Support: Teatro Poupex Cultural, STNS, Ibrachina, and China National Symphony Orchestra
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