The Library of Belarusian State Academy of Music presents a thematic exhibition “Kim Tesakov“: commemorating the 90th anniversary (1936–2018) of the birth of the Belarusian composer, teacher, and member of the Union of Composers of the BSSR (1967).

1. Tesakov has received numerous awards, including the title of Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus (1998), the title of laureate of the V. Vitka Republican Prize (2001), and the Francysk Skaryna Medal (2006). He is also an Honorary Citizen of Cherven (2001).
2. Tesakov’s work encompasses virtually all musical genres and forms. The composer’s legacy includes numerous vocal and choral works (six oratorios, three cantatas, and individual choruses), romance cycles, works for symphony orchestra (seven symphonies, the “Minsk Suite,” concertos for soloists and orchestra, and symphonic poems), and works for folk orchestra.

Chamber and instrumental music occupy a significant place in K. Tesakov’s music. He is the author of 10 quartets, works for piano, and various instrumental ensembles. The composer wrote music for children and adolescents, for drama and puppet shows, and for film. For music theater, he wrote the opera “Rowan Night” (lib. V. Luksha), and developed an original genre of radio operas: “Crimson Dawn” (lib. V. Luksha, 1978), “Wormwood ‒ Bitter Grass” (lib. A. Volsky, 1987).

1. Tesakov’s music is characterized by grandeur, figurative and dramatic generalization, and philosophical depth. The main theme of his works is the heroic feat of the people in the struggle for the freedom and happiness of their native land. His music language is characterized by a combination of melodic turns and intonations reminiscent of folk song with modern means of expression.

The composer’s works are performed at concert venues throughout the world, from Poland to France, from Greece to the UK. The exhibition features publications on the life and work of K. Tesakov: monographs, articles from periodicals and scholarly publications, encyclopedias, sheet music, and audiovisual materials featuring the composer’s works, including five compact discs under the collective title “On the Needle of Time.”

The exhibition will be on display on the 6th floor of the elevator lobby of Academic Building No. 3 (22 P. Brovka Street) from February 20 to April 20, 2026.