Brasilia, Brazil - April 7, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of musicians playing at opening concert of 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture
2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Claudio Cohen, Brazilian conductor:
"It is an extremely joyful concert with a lot of positive energy. The connection of Chinese music and Brazilian music brought the two countries together. Music is able to play such a strong role."

Natal, Brazil - April 9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of musicians playing, audience

Brazil - April 7-11, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Jing Huan, principal conductor, China National Symphony Orchestra:
"The Brazilian musicians immersed themselves deeply when playing Chinese pieces, and they love Chinese music, which made a deep impression on me."

Fortaleza, Brazil - April 11, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of musicians playing, audience applauding

Natal, Brazil - April 9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Raila Thaes Oliveira Chavarria, Brazilian resident:
"One important tone reflected in the concert is the sense of historical weight from a profound history, which forms great alignment with the rich culture of Brazil."

Fortaleza, Brazil - April 11, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of concert venue, audience lining up

Three special concerts in Brazil from April 7 to 11, part of the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture, attracted around 2,000 people from both countries to enjoy the cultural experience.

The opening concert was held in Brasilia, with the China National Symphony Orchestra and the Claudio Santoro National Theater Symphony Orchestra from Brazil performing classic works from both countries.

Brazilian conductor Claudio Cohen said that the Claudio Santoro National Theater Symphony Orchestra has collaborated with Chinese partners several times, crediting the role of music in building cultural links.

"It is an extremely joyful concert with a lot of positive energy. The connection of Chinese music and Brazilian music brought the two countries together. Music is able to play such a strong role," said Cohen.

Following the concert in Brasilia, the orchestras then traveled to the historic Brazilian cities of Natal on April 9 and to Fortaleza on April 11.

"The Brazilian musicians immersed themselves deeply when playing Chinese pieces, and they love Chinese music, which made a deep impression on me," said Jing Huan, principal conductor of the China National Symphony Orchestra.

"One important tone reflected in the concert is the sense of historical weight from a profound history, which forms great alignment with the rich culture of Brazil," said Brazilian resident Raila Thaes Oliveira Chavarria.

China and Brazil jointly designated 2026 as the China-Brazil Year of Culture to strengthen cultural ties and enhance mutual understanding between the two nations.