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Music Producer: ‘The orchestra is exquisite’
As a music producer, Linda Nash was especially struck by the orchestral music of Shen Yun Performing Arts when she attended the renowned classical Chinese dance and music production at the Sony Centre on Friday evening. “The orchestra is exquisite. Yes, beautiful,” said Ms. Nash, praising the unique sound and character of the Shen Yun Orchestra, which consists of a Western philharmonic orchestra that plays the foundation while traditional Chinese instruments such as the pipa, erhu, and suona lead the melodies.
Toronto Showgoers Smitten by Shen Yun
Shen Yun packed the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for its opening show on Thursday evening with an audience as diverse as the culture before them.
Shen Yun ends Canadian Tour on High Note
Shen Yun performers take a curtain call at the close of the renowned classical Chinese dance company’s Saturday sold-out matinee show on Jan. 19, 2013, at the Sony Centre in Toronto.
Former Senator: Shen Yun Presents Chinese Culture ‘So Eloquently’
Former Senator Consiglio Di Nino was very impressed with the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance.
Songwriter Finds Shen Yun’s Music Splendid And Magical
Songwriter is impressed by Shen Yun’s orchestra and singers, calling the music splendid and magical.
Newspaper Publisher Has High Praise for ‘Phenomenal’ Shen Yun
“It’s tremendous, it’s educational, it’s entertaining, and it’s a beautiful event for the whole family.”
Shen Yun ‘Culturally Empowering,’ Says 3D Artist
“They jumped and then went into the animation—I’ve never seen that before and that was actually pretty awesome.”
Priest Lauds ‘Tremendous’ Shen Yun
Father Tataryn saw China’s true culture in Shen Yun, something he had not seen in China itself during two trips there.
Bay Street Vet and Coffee House CEO Laud Shen Yun
“It’s wonderful—the colours, amazing acrobatics, the physical talent. I love the flipping and the high-jumping.”
Music School Founder ‘Waited for years’ to See Shen Yun
“The music was amazing,” said Maya Basserman, professional musician and owner of Maestro Music music school.
‘Everything was perfect,’ Former Musical Theatre Performer Says of Shen Yun
“It was graceful and elegant and beautiful, absolutely. The costuming is extraordinary.”
Sales Director: ‘I have never experienced something like this before’
Director of sales at a global company said Shen Yun is something he has never experienced before.
Shen Yun’s Soprano Astounds Sister Singers
Accomplished singers and sisters Lynn Himmelman and Leslee Barry gushed with praise for soprano Geng Haolan.
Shen Yun’s Orchestra Creates 3-D Experience for Healthcare Exec
Healthcare executive Neil Phasey found an interwoven combination of dance, music, and innovative technology at Shen Yun.
Shen Yun Stirring For Newspaper Publisher
“What a gorgeous sound,” said Ms. Bonikowska, the publisher of Gazeta Gazeta, about Shen Yun’s erhu soloist.
Animator Inspired By Classical Chinese Dance: ‘They were telling their story through their movement’
Animation director was delighted and inspired by unique, versatile movements in classical Chinese dance.
Shen Yun a ‘Package of entertainment, education, and enjoyment’
Professor Mansour Safdari said Shen Yun was a fantastic way to be entertained and educated.
