HARTFORD, Connecticut—Classically trained composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Avgerinos was living his dream when he attended the matinee session of Shen Yun Performing Arts at The William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford. Shen Yun is reviving the authentic traditions of Chinese music, dance, and storytelling that cover 5,000 years of glorious history. After receiving pamphlets advertising Shen Yun in his mailbox for many years, Avgerinos decided that this time he was not going to miss out. He immediately bought tickets for the Dec. 26 show and was very glad that he did. “It’s wonderful to see the ancient Chinese culture portrayed in such a magnificent way. I’m a student of Chinese history and culture and I’m especially fond of the ancient traditions of Taoism and Lao Tzu and Tao Te Ching, and so it’s wonderful to see [Shen Yun keeping] this fabulous tradition alive,” said Avgerinos, who has performed with numerous …