Shen Yun Performing Arts entranced the audience at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 2, sharing the beauty of China before communism through music and dance. Audience members praised Shen Yun for its artistry with some describing the performance as divine.
“It’s not only artistic, but it’s athletic. And it shows some of the finest traits that I’ve noticed in Chinese hospitality, which are compassion and kindness and mercy. Absolutely artistically articulated in the most beautiful sense. The costumes, the staging, the music, the instrumentation, everything was superb,” said Cecelia Crowley, a company managing director. “I was taught as a performer that in the arts we imitate the divine. That when you are an artist, we might approach heavenly things, and that was greatly demonstrated today.”
“I loved it, it’s a beautiful show. Everything comes together really beautifully. The athleticism, the beauty of the costumes, the beauty of the music, everything works,” said Patrick Brophy, a company partner.
“Thank you for showing us and having us see the evolution of the divine introduction of China and its evolution in mankind as it grew. Our descendants are back to three or four hundred years in this country, and you have centuries, thousands of years, to see the wonderful Chinese country and its operation as people evolve,” said Frederick Newcomb, a business owner.
Shen Yun draws inspiration from China’s 5,000 years of culture and values, which were believed to be inspired by the divine. A culture the Chinese Communist Party has tried to uproot since taking power in 1949. Shen Yun’s efforts were warmly embraced by the audience and they appreciated the values brought to life on stage.
“You’re doing wonderful work, and I think it should be much appreciated and will be much appreciated around the world. People don’t realize the contribution that has been there in the past, what is now, and what will be in the future. The future of the world is in our hands, and we won’t outlive it, but it will outlive us. And the good work that’s being done like this will transcend time,” said Mr. Newcomb.
“The message is that under a communist rule, they stifle freedom. And that’s not what you’re about, you’re about the opposite. You’re about creating a spirit for freedom so people can express themselves artistically,” said Jeffrey Berkman, a former Orange County legislator.
“We support the restoration of tradition because tradition brings more civilization. And civilization is kindness and compassion, and I understand that,” said Crowley.
Shen Yun will be performing at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City until April 13.
NTD News, New York
NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.
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