VIENNA—Yuri Revich, a violin soloist and a young native from Moscow, Russia who lives in Vienna, was thrilled to see the Shen Yun performance.
Mr. Revich was delighted that he was in town when the Wiener Stadthalle hosted the Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Touring Company on March 2, because he travels the world to have people hear him play the violin.
“Some friends told me about this show and I also read media reports that sounded very interesting,” he said. “This gave me the impetus to buy a ticket, despite living on a very tight time schedule due to my world travels.”
“I made sure to be in town the time when Shen Yun performs at the Stadthalle,” he added.
“Shen Yun refreshes the soul and opens the eyes to something different and new that comes from China,” he said. “I can only say, ‘what a large project.’
Accentuating the classical Chinese dancers is an exceptional orchestra, which is unique because it combines traditional Chinese and classical Western instruments to create a distinct harmony.
“I’m so thrilled to have listened to the orchestra because of its excellent performance and high caliber,” said Mr. Revich.
“Without doubt, I gave the musical performance a great deal of attention because I’m a violinist,” he said. “I was amazed at the cooperation between the string and the woodwind instrument players. The musical arrangements were perfect. I am excited to have experienced this part of Shen Yun tonight.”
He was amazed to hear the two-stringed erhu, also called the Chinese violin, for the first time.
“Ah! The Chinese violin! I have been curious for some time to listen to that instrument when played live,” he said. “I have watched videos and other medias, which just don’t do justice to the instrument. It was an experience I had longed for and finally came across it. Amazing!”
Not just the instrument, but also the erhu musician was of great interest to Mr. Revich, with him deeming her “a remarkable person.”
“Her technique is outstanding,” he added. “The way she played is amazing.”
Mr. Revich summed up his impression of the evening, “The show brings laughter, happiness, and joy de vivre. This is what everyone should remember most about the show.”
With reporting by NTD Television.
New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org.
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