LOS ANGELES—Shen Yun Performing Arts brought energy to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, television producer and entertainer, Tony Sacca said last Friday at the Music Center in Los Angeles County.
Mr. Sacca, who is also a singer, guitarist and song writer, said he had been performing in Las Vegas for the last 30 years.
“This was a very exciting production to see,” he said of the performance by the New York-based company which combines Western orchestral instruments and arrangements with classical Chinese instruments, dance and music.
“I love the energy … the subtle energy, the strong energy that the show gives us … .”
Shen Yun is reviving China’s 5000 year old ancient culture which is based on legends and stories drawn from its dynasties and the teachings of Confucius, Buddha and the Tao, according to its website.
Mr. Sacca said he was amazed to see that Shen Yun’s large cast could perform with such perfection.
“Each dancer, individually, had their own movement and performance but as a team they were so much in unison—I really enjoyed that aspect of the show.”
He also admired the singers, “outstanding,” he said. The vocalists use the very difficult bel canto style of operatic singing while retaining proper Chinese articulation and diction, the Shen Yun website says.
“I’ve always liked opera,” Mr. Sacca said. “It’s always a pleasure to see someone with such a wonderful gift to capture a whole audience.”
He was of the opinion that Shen Yun was suitable for families because the performance had “such strength with such subtlety in a production of such magnitude.”
Accompanying Mr. Sacca was Chef Josette LeBlond. Chef Josette is known for her cookery show, La Cuisine on Vegas TV Cable 14. She owns the Normandie Bakery and the authentic French restaurant, Josette’s Bistro.
“Magnifique!” was how Chef Josette described her experience. “I love it—All the dancers are perfect—Everyone will love it!”
She said, “We will come back!”
Reporting by NTD Television and Diane Cordemans
Shen Yun Performing Arts has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world.
Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company will perform at The Music Center through Jan. 14.
For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org.
