Tag: Audience Comments

Composer Praises Shen Yun’s Music and Musicians

SALT LAKE CITY—The beauty in music is the magic of all the instruments working in harmony to create luscious music, and who can understand this better than a composer? Gary Thomas, a musician and composer, with his family, Kirsten and Hope, came to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles…


Life Coach Recommends Shen Yun: ‘Will Renew Their Spirit’

SALT LAKE CITY—Members of the Stevens family enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater on Feb. 22. Gerry, Jack, Pamela, and Donna loved the message of the performance. “We loved the performance,” Gerry said. “It was beautiful, and everyone is so talented. The things that make it even…


Retired Company President Appreciates Shen Yun’s ‘China Before Communism’ Messaging

PHOENIX—Former president of Premier Brands and director of a consulting company, Scott Rahn, appreciated Shen Yun’s depiction of traditional Chinese culture—particularly without the clout of modern day communism. “I think it’s important to see the culture without the umbrella of communism. It’s just fantastic,” Mr. Rahn said after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts with his…


There Is Nothing Else out There Like Shen Yun, Says Retired Navy Officer

PHOENIX—On Feb. 22, Thaddeus Thomas enjoyed Shen Yun for the third time at the Phoenix Orpheum. The beauty of the performance kept him returning time and again but the evening was extra special because he finally got to share the experience with his son. “This is the first time for the boy. It’s great to…


Shen Yun ‘A Festival of Beautiful Colors and Dances’: Doctor

PARIS—On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Palais des Congrès was buzzing with excitement: a full house was awaiting Shen Yun, and 3,500 spectators were going to discover the brand new program of the 5,000 years of divinely inspired traditional Chinese culture. Valérie Ogerau is an airline scheduler for a large national airline company, planning and prioritizing…


Shen Yun Vocal Soloists ‘Were Incredible,’ Says Music Academy Owner

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The trained eye can appreciate art in special way, and Rich Burkholder, owner of Avalon Music Academy of Holland, and his wife, Marie, who teaches dance, shared their thoughts on Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It was an educational experience that they explained some of the mythology, the stories and produce like theatrical telling…


Shen Yun ‘Really Mesmerizing and Really Satisfying,’ Says VP

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Although cities are crowded and buildings are being built higher and higher, people’s hearts are growing further rather than closer. Shen Yun Performing Arts is showing audience how humanity was in more peaceful times. “I think in our modern times, trying to think about how to live together in a way that’s more…


Shen Yun: ‘Our Heroes From Heaven’ Says Salt Lake City Patron

SALT LAKE CITY—“It was fantastic … the whole world needs to be exposed to the truth,” said Jeanne Schaefer after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts. “[Shen Yun] is the future,” she said, “we are looking at the past and it will become the future again.” Mrs. Schaefer, qigong instructor, attended the matinee production with her…


Shen Yun ‘Emulates Everything That’s Divine’ Says Phoenix Patron

PHOENIX—“If you haven’t seen it, come see it … it’s a wonderful production,” said retired Brigadier General Garry Bahling about Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theatre on Feb. 22. “[I] absolutely love it, it’s an incredible experience,” he said, “I think the advertisements do it justice.” “If you come see it, you’ll want…


Shen Yun Is Pure and Sweet and Elevating, Say Utah Theatergoers

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Shen Yun Performing Arts is on its biggest tour yet, and on Feb. 21 the New York-based classical Chinese dance company took to the stage  at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater. Jeremy Thompson, a dentist, and his wife enjoyed the uplifting performance of Shen Yun. “I thought it put to…