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Austria is the third nation after Germany and Italy, to welcome the New York-based Shen Yun, presenting a revival of China’s artistic traditions, as part of its 2011 European tour.
"The performance was harmonious from beginning to end. It couldn't have been done any better," said Mr. Egmond Frommelt, current honorary president of the administrative board and former president of its group of executives at LGT Bank in Liechtenstein.
"The show typified great empathy—an other-worldly experience of elegance and harmony," said Mr. Frommelt before joining his wife and granddaughter who had also come to see Shen Yun, all the way from Liechtenstein.
'Really something special'
Also in the audience on Saturday evening was publicist and publisher Dr. Martin Walchner who said he was impressed with Shen Yun and appreciative of the Shen Yun Orchestra which combines classical Western and Chinese instruments.
"The last scene was something special—the inter-connectedness between the human world and the heavens—it was present throughout the whole show, like a thread. Such scenes are seldom seen these days.
“Shen Yun is really something special," Dr. Walchner said.
'Like a dream'
Mr. Siegfried Roesler, a former Dresdner Bank director, and his wife, Ms. Renate Maria Marguerite, were also enjoying the performance. Mr. Roesler had won the tickets to the show through a contest.
"I am ever so glad I have come to see Shen Yun. It was like a dream, the perfection of the movements," he said.
Another audience member, a ceramics merchant who does business with China, had received an invitation to attend.
"The show is infused with a sense of hope that this show could soon perform in China. I am glad that I drove the distance to see this," said the gentleman.
Oriental carpet merchant Mr. Atesch Bayat, a Baha'i follower, also praised the show. He was at the performance with his wife Ingrid.
Shen Yun presents a collection of short pieces, from legends of the culture’s creation over 5,000 years ago through to the story of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) in China today.
Mr. Bayat said, "Shen Yun inspired me to find out more about Falun Gong. The principles that Falun Gong espouses are really great.
"I think it is great to see the persecution of Falun Gong interpreted in such a perfect manner. It is a message of hope, something I wish to have for the Baha'i faith, too,” said Mr. Bayat, referring to his fellow Iranians who are persecuted for their faith.
Reporting by Alexander M. Hamrle and Christina Riveland.
The New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
