Music of Shen Yun
Sounds of the East
The origins of Chinese music can be dated back to distant antiquity. Ancient Chinese instruments share a deep connection with Heaven and Earth. The delicate notes of the plucked pipa evoke a sense of celestial realms. The enchanting sound of the 4,000-year-old erhu mimics the human voice. Leading the melody amidst a full Western orchestra, they create a profound musical experience that resonates deep in the heart.
2019 Program Highlights
SHEN YUN ORIGINAL WORKS
CLASSICAL FAVORITES
Tchaikovsky: Valse-Scherzo, Op. 34
Tchaikovsky’s Valse-Scherzo reigns among the most exhilarating and sparkling mainstays of the violin repertoire.
Smetana: Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride
Smetana’s The Bartered Bride has been hailed as the first great Czech opera. The raucous, exuberant Dance of the Comedians heralds the arrival of a circus troupe in the third act of this popular folk comedy.
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act IV, March
Stately and regal, this wedding march follows the ballet scene in Gounod’s acclaimed opera based on Shakespeare’s tragic romance.
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Reviews
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“The music they’ve created is such an excellent combination of traditional melodies.”
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“Delightful... they blend the Chinese instruments so very well with the Western instruments.”
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“Really wonderful! I’d be interested in playing some of this music or trying some of it myself.”