Professional Musician: Shen Yun Orchestra ‘Absolutely Brilliant’

AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Terry Lawrence, a professional musician revisited ASB Theatre in Auckland, where he performed some 30 years ago. This time he was in the audience seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company bringing to life the rich 5,000-year-old artistic traditions of ancient China through classical Chinese dance and music.

Having been classically trained in the French Horn, Mr. Lawrence admired the polished sound of the International Company's orchestra which blends both Eastern and Western instruments and presents all-original compositions.

Back in the eighties, Mr. Lawrence also performed on this very stage and knows the specific characteristics of the venue.

"I thought the orchestra was absolutely brilliant. The timing was excellent and the execution as far as the dance and music was concerned, it was really, really good." he said.

Mr. Lawrence also commented on the performers and musicians appearing so cheerful throughout the entire show, saying, "They all smiled too. A lot of people get on stage and they don’t smile. You have to see it to appreciate it."

Reporting by Chris Thomas and Chani Blue.

Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company will present four 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