Mr. Robinson, a professor of Greek Philosophy, felt compassion bathe away his usual intellectual approach.
Mr. McColl enjoyed the Friday premiere of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Canon Theatre in Toronto.
“This has been a remarkable evening for me—the music, the choreography, the blending of the theme of compassion, kindness, and courage in the dance."
Mr. Stratton said that the Shen Yun music had a very “distinct sound”, and particularly noted the solo erhu performance.
Ms. Hoover admired the dazzling colors in Shen Yun.
Mr. Butty was so overawed by the Shen Yun artists, he would tell his friends that they must see the show for themselves.
“It was wonderful and perfect, very substantial,” Mr. Labarthe said. “The message was very important ...”
"A step back like this, even if it's just for one evening ... allows us to reflect."
“What touched me is how the music, dance, movements, reflect and enable us to experience profound emotion," Ms. Castongay said.
Aside from other dances, Ms. Shelley said the thunderous drumming sequence, Drummers of The Tang Court would linger in her mind.