The Library of Belarusian State Academy of Music presents a thematic exhibition, “We Are Entrusted to Protect This World”, dedicated to the celebration of May 9th Victory Day. 81 years separate us from that memorable May of 1945. This day will forever remain in history as a time of triumph for justice and the power of the human spirit. May 9th is a symbol of the invincible strength of the people, its ability to withstand any adversity. Time has no power over the greatness of heroism. We will never forget those who won freedom and happiness for future generations...

The Library of Belarusian State Academy of Music presents a thematic exhibition, “Significant Figures of Belarusian Musicology”, dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the birth of Lidiya Mukharinskaya (1906-1987) and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kaleria Stepantsevich (1926-2021) – luminaries of Belarusian music art, science, and pedagogy. These talented and endlessly committed to their work outstanding female educators dedicated their lives to music and their Alma mater. Lidiya Mukharinskaya is an Honored Artist of the BSSR (1974), a musicologist, a PhD in Art History (1968), a member of the Union of Composers of the BSSR, a well-rounded...

The Library of Belarusian State Academy of Music continues its series of monthly exhibitions, “Writers Celebrating Anniversaries 2026.” March and April are dedicated to the literary anniversaries of iconic Belarusian Soviet writers: Kondrat Krapiva (Kondrat Atrakhovich) (1896-1991), Zmitrok Byadulya (Samuel Plavnik) (1921-1976), German writer Heinrich Mann (1871-1950), Russian Soviet writer Georgy Markov (1911-1998), and English poet Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855), whose works have been read by generations. We welcome everyone to immerse themselves in the world of books and learn more about these writers and their work. The exhibition will be on display in the reading room (room 210, building...

The Library of Belarusian State Academy of Music presents a thematic exhibition “Belarusian Women Composers” in honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, and the Year of the Belarusian Woman. By decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus, 2026 has been declared the Year of the Belarusian Woman. This decision has become a symbol of respect for the role of women in the life of the state and emphasized priorities related to family, work, and care. Head of State Alexander Lukashenko noted: “Without love for a woman, there can be no true love.” Women actively participate in...

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). 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). Tesakov’s work encompasses virtually all musical genres and forms. The composer’s legacy includes numerous vocal and choral works...

The Library of the Belarusian State Academy of Music presents the exhibition “Mighty Words, Native Words!” dedicated to International Mother Language Day. International Mother Language Day is celebrated worldwide annually on February 21. This holiday, proclaimed on November 17, 1999, at the 30th session of UNESCO, aims to promote linguistic diversity, support national languages and cultures, preserve national identity and distinctiveness, and ensure the right of every person to use their native language. Mother Language Day is special for every nation, every people, because there is no nation without a language, no language without its speaker. Language preserves the...

Every year, the world celebrates the anniversaries of writers and poets, as well as the birthdays of books. Literary anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with dignity, but it’s crucial not to “gloss over” them. Let’s explore these literary anniversaries together! Perhaps for many of us, this will be an opportunity to read books by outstanding authors for the first time or reread them, discovering new facets of the authors’ talent. The library of Belarusian State Academy of Music is offering a series of monthly exhibitions, “Writers Celebrating Anniversaries – 2026”. Each month, we will announce authors whose anniversary is being...

The Library of Belarusian State Academy of Music presents a thematic exhibition, “Music Science in the Context of National Culture,” prepared for Belarusian Science Day, celebrated on January 25, 2026. The music culture of Belarus is a unique phenomenon in the treasury of universal cultural values. It is distinguished by its vibrant originality and national character, encompassing virtually all disciplines—from folk art to the cutting-edge avant-garde. It is a rich resource for the development of Belarusian musicology, folklore studies, and the philosophy of music, with centers for study at the Kondrat Krapiva Institute of Art, Ethnography, and Folklore of...

The library of Belarusian State Academy of Music presents a thematic exhibition “German Composer, Pianist and Conductor Ludwig van Beethoven”: on the 255th anniversary of his birth (1770–1827). Beethoven was an outstanding composer of the Viennese classical school, a pianist, conductor, teacher. His music, with its unique versatility and recognizability, lyrical expressiveness and dramatic power, inspires people and evokes deep emotions, confirming its timeless relevance. The composer’s life was not easy. Difficult family circumstances, growing deafness, a lack of understanding of his work by his contemporaries left its mark on him, but he overcame all challenges with flying colors....

The Library of Belarusian State Academy of Music presents a thematic exhibition, “Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina – A Great Master of Polyphony: On the 500th Anniversary of His Birth” (1525-1594), prepared as part of the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Current Issues in Contemporary Music Art: At the Intersection of Genres”. Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was an Italian composer, one of the most important figures in late Renaissance music and the most significant representative of the Roman School of Music. The composer’s extensive heritage is marked by both supreme mastery and profound meaning. Palestrina’s music is almost entirely concentrated...