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An internationally renowned New Zealand composer, arranger and conductor, Mr. Daverne has composed music for symphony orchestras, musicals, film sound tracks and songs.
Over the years, Mr. Daverne has received many awards both in his own country and internationally including the “Benny Award” which is the most prestigious award given to any entertainer in New Zealand.
Mr. Daverne said that he has seen the New York-based Shen Yun on several occasions and continues to enjoy everything about it.
“I still find it exciting, very exciting. I just love the costumes, I love the colour, I love the energy, I love the music-everything about it,” he said.
He noted that the International Company's orchestra had a good sound, a lot of energy and was easy to listen to.
The Shen Yun International Company's orchestra features ground-breaking compositions fusing Western and Chinese instruments, like the pipa and the erhu.
Some of Shen Yun's dances features, leaps, flips and whirls.
Mr. Daverne said it was incredible that the dancers could land on the stage without making a sound.
“The backdrop is amazing. Technically, it's stunning. I've never seen anything like that before.”
Shen Yun is not a show that you would often have a chance to see, said Mr. Daverne, and it would be a real experience for anyone who hasn't seen it.
“It's well choreographed, it's colourful and I just keep saying it's got so much energy and it's vibrant.”
Reporting by NTD Television and Diane Cordemans
Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company will present three more shows in Auckland, New Zealand, at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Feb. 3-5. Next stop will be Sydney, Australia, Feb, 8-23. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
