Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-10-03 03:45:21 UTC
Key Points
- Mikhail Golikov, artistic director and principal conductor of the TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra, said symphonic music can bring different cultures closer together and promote harmony in the world.
- He described the orchestra as a clear expression of unity among musicians from different BRICS cultures and religious backgrounds, who work together as a single ensemble.
- The orchestra's repertoire includes national classics and contemporary works by composers from BRICS member countries and partners, with Golikov highlighting discoveries from Iran, China, India and Brazil.
- Golikov said TV BRICS helps allow musical civilization to operate without borders, without rigid divisions between schools of performance and composition, and without limits on national instruments or melodies.
- The orchestra premiered Murat Kabardokov's symphonic poem 'BRICS – Community of Cultures' in June 2026 at Palace Square in Saint Petersburg.
- He said future plans include commissioning new works from composers around the world and that at least five promising names are currently being considered.