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Editor's Picks
Shen Yun a '15' Out of 10, Says Juno-Winning Musician
Oct 10, 2009, 3:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts finished its opening night show to resounding applause in downtown Toronto.
N.C. State Rep. ‘Overwhelmed’ With Shen Yun
Sep 5, 2009, 4:00 amDr. Alma Adams was taken back by the level of artistry presented in the Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Shen Yun ‘very peaceful’
Aug 29, 2009, 5:00 pm“I think the colors were very unique," said Ms. Smith.
Uyghur Leader: ‘Shen Yun’s depiction was so similar to reality’
Aug 29, 2009, 7:00 am"Everyone was also very good looking, had a good frame and demeanor."
Former U.S. Ambassador Sheds Cares of the World
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 amMr. Swett felt the performance was more than inspiring.
Former U.S. Senator ‘Highly’ Recommends Shen Yun
Aug 26, 2009, 4:00 am“I just compliment the cast, the producers, the choreographers—it’s a great show and I recommend it highly.”
They Touched My Heart
Aug 23, 2009, 6:00 am"Anyone should be willing to listen ... that way the world will be a better place for us all.”
Arts Professor Says Shen Yun is ‘rebirth of an ancient beauty’
Jul 18, 2009, 3:00 pm“Marvelous! A profound emotion, the rebirth of the deepest beliefs of far reaching realms."
The Chinese are Showing the Best of Themselves
Jul 18, 2009, 7:00 am"Magnificent!. To me it is a show of great delicacy, precision and broadness that those young people bring forth."
Senator Says Shen Yun is 'especially important'
Jul 13, 2009, 7:00 am"I think it is important that a show of this nature reaches countries such as Chile."
Professor of Dance: 'They do everything in unison, it's perfect'
Jul 12, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Connolly owns a dance academy, but had not experienced much of Chinese classical dance. “It seems to me very precise,” she said.
Photographer's Heart 'Beating to the rhythm of the music'
Jul 12, 2009, 6:00 pmMs. Musso said had never before seen a show like Shen Yun, with “every scene different from the other.”
Accomplished Young Pianist: ‘Everything was excellent!’
Jul 5, 2009, 12:00 pm"The final tenor, the first soprano… the truth is that it was excellent, everything was excellent.”
Member of Parliament: Shen Yun 'moved me, transmitted tranquility'
Jul 4, 2009, 11:00 amMember of Parliament resonates with the dances in Shen Yun, "because it is something very difficult."
Actress: Shen Yun 'has given me hope'
Jul 1, 2009, 3:00 am“I was touched and fascinated by the spectacular,” Ms. Novak said.
Shen Yun Displays ‘a happiness of movement that becomes contagious’
Jun 29, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Gatto noticed the footwork that was “so interesting it calls my attention to how they balance and support themselves.”
Principal Clarinetist: ‘Simply amazing!’
May 23, 2009, 5:00 pmAfter seeing the show, Ms. LaCaille, a principal clarinet player with a North-Western U.S....
Famous Piano Virtuoso: 'Happy to get to know this amazing ensemble'
May 21, 2009, 1:00 amMr. Kitaev expressed his "sincere gratitude to the Shen Yun Company for sharing their art with us today."
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Marketing Company Owner: ‘It’s exhilarating and a vibrant cultural experience’
May 17, 2009, 3:00 pmMr. Vizinau said, “But the chopsticks performance ['Mongolian Chopsticks'] was very, very good. And the drums were very good.”
President and CEO: ‘It was great for San José’
May 15, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. Dan Fenton, president and CEO of Team San José, San José Convention and Visitors Bureau, attended the opening night performance.
Vice Mayor: 'Excellent, informative, and beautiful presentation'
May 15, 2009, 6:00 pmVice Mayor Pete McHugh: "I would like to present a proclamation to you, recognizing your beautiful presentation.”
First Lady of Motown Says 'Get a ticket and see it'
May 12, 2009, 10:00 pm"The show itself was outstanding. Anyone who hasn’t seen it should make it their business to see this show."
‘A great show’
May 11, 2009, 5:00 amMr. Yi is Chinese. He enjoys and appreciates seeing the Chinese culture.
Artist from China: A Brand New Perspective and Superior Choreography
Apr 27, 2009, 12:00 am"The male performers demonstrate strong ethos and female performers are gentle and kind."
'Every number or dance was like a picture, like a fantasy'
Apr 26, 2009, 8:00 am"It lifted my spirit up to heaven."
Animation Expert Impressed by Visual Beauty
Apr 24, 2009, 8:00 pm"I enjoyed it very much—the spectacle, the dancing, and the culture—very enjoyable."
Glass Artist: 'The show is living art'
Apr 20, 2009, 11:00 pm"I have been given such a wonderful experience ..."
MLA: ‘You just feel a sense of peace, a sense of the superior’
Apr 20, 2009, 12:00 amShen Yun gave a single performance in Regina on Sunday, April 19.
Musician: 'It's a wonderful show'
Apr 17, 2009, 7:00 pm“I find it so interesting, because Chinese culture is so different from Australian culture,” Ms. Wolstenholm said.
Maori Affairs Minister: Shen Yun Show Extraordinary
Apr 15, 2009, 1:00 pmDr. Pita Sharples, minister of Parliament for Maori Affairs and Education, was at the show.
Russian Dance Teacher Sees Perfection
Apr 15, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Gruene said the Dresden audience could see, "It is good. Everything is flawless technically, first-class, perfect!"
Shen Yun Dazzles German Audience
Apr 15, 2009, 12:00 amBeautiful weather, just as if summer had arrived, greets us today in Dresden.
Ambassador for Peace: ‘You could feel the purity’
Apr 9, 2009, 9:00 am“I felt that my spiritual senses had been awakened".
Author and Producer Watches Shen Yun Twice in One Day
Apr 6, 2009, 2:00 am"I'm excited," said Ms. Kiener at the end of the performance. "I was here this afternoon."
David Suzuki Shares his Thoughts of Shen Yun
Apr 5, 2009, 3:00 amDavid Suzuki was among the audience members who shared their thoughts about the Shen Yun show at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Classical Chinese Dancer Lavishes Praise on Shen Yun
Apr 4, 2009, 9:00 am"You can see all the joy on the dancers’ faces, they are really into it,” he said, smiling.
Dance Teachers: 'It’s been very, very inspirational'
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Quirk and her daughter, Sherine, both dance teachers, had many things to say about the show.
'It’s beyond the word beautiful'
Mar 30, 2009, 9:00 pm'Thank you for coming to Australia and doing it for us, thank you for everything!”
Talk Show Host In Tears After Spectacular Show
Mar 28, 2009, 6:00 pm“So I cried. I cried even in my recollection. I mean it is so hard. It was so sad. I was moved by it.”
Governor of Lodz Says, 'You have to see it for yourself'
Mar 27, 2009, 10:00 pm"You have to see it for yourself, experience it for yourself. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to understand."
Romanian Tenor: 'I am leaving with music in my soul and heart'
Mar 26, 2009, 11:00 pm"It had a good feeling. No matter what the singer sings, the tenor presented great skill in his art."
'Tenor Hong Ming a rare find' Says Operatic Singing Agent
Mar 26, 2009, 10:00 pm“Hong Ming is perfect and sounds like a Giacomini, truly reminiscent of him."
Chinese Immigrant: Shen Yun 'Can purify people's souls'
Mar 26, 2009, 1:00 pm“In China, every show is made for political purposes. Only Shen Yun’s show gives people pure art.”
Physician: 'It went directly into my heart'
Mar 25, 2009, 3:00 pm"The ideal is to be there for others and to help them when they are in difficulties."
Will Always See the Show, No Matter How Expensive
Mar 25, 2009, 10:00 amEach time Mr. Lai has seen the Shen Yun show, he has noticed the power of new levels and was deeply affected by it.
Violinist: 'An astonishing show!'
Mar 24, 2009, 7:00 am“There were superb dancing skills and amazing visual effects! The backdrops especially surprised us.”
Swedish Artist: 'Incredibly well accomplished performance'
Mar 24, 2009, 12:00 amMr. Hoffsten, who comes from an artistic family with singers and musicians, said, "The colors are fantastic."
Shen Yun Alto’s ‘Pause to Notice’
Mar 23, 2009, 3:00 pm“In the cold winter wind, I hand you true information, but it’s as if you don’t see me, oblivious and unaware.”
Classical Prima Ballerina and Teacher Knows Nothing as Enchanting
Mar 22, 2009, 11:00 pm“You don’t hear their jumps! They are just so wonderful and skillful."
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'It’s wonderful, I’m thrilled'
Mar 22, 2009, 10:00 amMs. Clark said, "It’s been wonderful, and I was just absolutely amazed at the [erhu] instrument."
'I feel very grateful for being purified by this art'
Mar 21, 2009, 5:00 pm“I am touched, because I can see the performers’ complete devotion to passing down culture.”
University President: Shen Yun Can 'inspire the hearts of people of all ages'
Mar 21, 2009, 4:00 pmDr. Tseng Hsieng-Cheng appreciated the Shen Yun show in Hsinchu with his father on the evening of March 21.
Peace Advocate Appreciates Message of Peace and Compassion
Mar 20, 2009, 2:00 pm"I watched the people's faces here, and people are glowing, so the message is coming through.”
Former Dancer from China: Shen Yun 'is full of style'
Mar 20, 2009, 10:00 am"So, I think it is very wonderful, very good!"
Radio Station Deputy Controller: I Want to Introduce Shen Yun to My Audience
Mar 20, 2009, 7:00 am"Shen Yun is really marvelous. I will tell people on my radio show how magnificent Shen Yun Performing Arts is.”
Orchestra Conductor Loves Shen Yun Orchestra
Mar 19, 2009, 3:00 pm“And I was sitting behind the conductor, she was very skillful. As a conductor myself, I know."
Chief of Taiwan Bangzi Company: 'We should model ourselves on Shen Yun'
Mar 19, 2009, 3:00 pm“Shen Yun successfully integrates elements of Chinese culture into its performance, which helps audiences to experience the profundity of Chinese culture."
Swedish MP: 'It Is a Fantastic Performance'
Mar 19, 2009, 2:00 pm'It is a fantastic performance, very accurate, but also emotional.'
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Chinese Artist: Shen Yun Displays Essence of Traditional Culture
Mar 18, 2009, 2:00 pm"This is the first time that I have watched such a wonderful performance that brings Chinese culture [to the world]. I feel especially proud," Ms. Jin said with a smile.
Artistic Director: Shen Yun Will Be Popular in Every Corner of the Earth
Mar 18, 2009, 8:00 am"Not only did they dance them with ease, but also they perfectly demonstrated the feelings and spirits of the dance.”
Clay Sculptor: ‘I was so absorbed that I forgot to clap’
Mar 18, 2009, 8:00 amMs. Song said, “Every program was amazing. Every scene was astounding."
Watercolor Federation Chair: ‘The most spectacular show I’ve seen in 77 years’
Mar 15, 2009, 1:00 pm“I have never seen such a perfect combination of colors before."
Arts Council Director: 'It's really divine'
Mar 13, 2009, 6:00 pm"This was absolutely the most majestic show we have seen in Augusta."
'Wonderful to see the [traditional] Chinese culture'
Mar 10, 2009, 12:00 pm"I think it was amazing and a very colorful performance."
EU Parliament Members Send Greetings to Shen Yun in Aarhus
Mar 9, 2009, 10:00 pmArt is an expression of identity that gives a better understanding of cultures.
Dean of Conservatory of Music: 'Interesting mix of traditional Chinese sounds'
Mar 9, 2009, 4:00 amMr. Reuter appreciated many aspects of the performance.
Ballet Dance Academy Executive Director Enthralled by 'the beauty of it'
Mar 8, 2009, 6:00 pmMs. Mitchell, was enchanted by the beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Conductor: ‘An absolutely flawless alto’
Mar 8, 2009, 6:00 pm“The soloists were extremely good. The alto and the tenor in particular were superb,” Dr. Chuang said.
TV Station Chairman: 'Very positive guidance for people’s morality'
Mar 7, 2009, 2:00 pm“The Shen Yun show demonstrates the magnificence of Chinese culture, and is a very positive guide for people’s morality.”
Councilman Leon Tejada 'totally impressed' by DPA Show
Mar 7, 2009, 1:00 pm"I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for bringing that kind of show to the city of Providence."
Mainland Chinese Watch Divine Performing Arts Online Despite Communist Ban
Mar 7, 2009, 7:00 am“There seemed to be a mysterious power that opened my inner heart, a sacred mist—my soul was touched and moved."
Royal Academy of Music Lecturer: 'So moving I could cry’
Mar 7, 2009, 5:00 am“Regarding the combination of both Western and Eastern traditional instruments, the orchestra has done this very well."
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Business Owner: ‘It’s brilliant’
Mar 7, 2009, 3:00 am“Fantastic orchestra. The music is very good, beautifully written, beautifully delivered.”
Editor-in-Chief: 'The DPA show Is an artistic feast for the soul'
Mar 6, 2009, 11:00 pm“The DPA show is a combination of visual beauty, aesthetics and literature, which is an artistic feast for the soul."
Legislator: 'Stories might purify the human heart'
Mar 6, 2009, 4:00 pm"Especially,the performance of those legendary stories might purify the human heart."
London Hedge Fund Manager: The Choreography Was Superb
Mar 6, 2009, 6:00 amMr. Hattink was impressed with the state-of-the-art backdrops.
MEP Delights in DPA Show
Mar 6, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Batten said, “I think it gives an insight into traditional Chinese culture."
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TV Director: 'You could tell people's hearts were really in it'
Mar 5, 2009, 8:00 pm"You know,[the] back projection really surprised me."
'DPA is at a very high level, ' Says Trading Company Manager
Mar 5, 2009, 2:00 pm“I could only use ‘wonderfully good’ to describe it. Even the phrase ‘wonderfully good’ fails to describe it.”
Former Government Information Secretary: ‘DPA infused history into dance and music’
Mar 5, 2009, 12:00 pm“The quality was high. When the drums came out, I was astounded. It was rather creative.”
Commissioner of Yunlin County Leads 108 Teachers to Watch Divine Performing Arts
Mar 4, 2009, 5:00 pm“The director is really great. Who indeed is the hero?”
Divine Performing Arts Thrills Packed Audience in Second West End Show
Mar 4, 2009, 7:00 amDivine Performing Arts thrilled a packed audience in London’s famous West End on their second performance at the New London Theatre.
Former Evergreen Foundation CEO: ‘Interesting, funny, and vivid’
Mar 3, 2009, 1:00 pm“Very wonderful, very good. I have never seen such a performance.”
'It was magic' Says Singer
Mar 3, 2009, 11:00 am"There are singers, instrumentalists, soloists, and also dancers. All of them are amazing!"
Popular Composer: 'This spirit is marvelous'
Mar 2, 2009, 11:00 pm"I find it amazing to find a forgotten spirituality, that comes back, because we all need spirituality"
One Hundred Seventy Company Heads Hold Annual Celebration at DPA
Mar 2, 2009, 3:00 am“This is absolutely beyond the international level. It really is good,” he said.
Renowned Pianist: 'We are invited to discover spirituality'
Mar 2, 2009, 12:00 amParisians continue to enthusiastically respond to Shen Yun Divine Performing Arts (SYDPA) 2009 World Tour on Sunday.
Greek Ambassador and His Wife: 'Highly superior art, we are very impressed'
Mar 1, 2009, 4:00 pm“We are very impressed,” said Mr. Paraskevopoulos.
Former Taiwan Vice President: ‘They are like heavenly ladies who have descended’
Feb 27, 2009, 1:00 pmMs. Lu could not help praising it when the show came to the exquisite scene.
'A message of freedom for the real spirit of China'
Feb 27, 2009, 5:00 am"It´s really elegant. They move very gracefully. It´s also an ancient culture." Mrs. Matthieu said.
Famous Lotus Painter: Divine Performing Arts Presents the Essence of Chinese Culture
Feb 26, 2009, 6:00 pm"It encompasses not only the essence of Chinese culture, but also the essence of oriental music."
Company General Director Thinks DPA Performance 'is pure and harmonious'
Feb 26, 2009, 6:00 pmHe explained, “What struck me the most was the serenity of the show.
Renowned '70s Actress: ‘The show touched me many times’
Feb 26, 2009, 12:00 pmDPA had its final performance in Taipei on Feb. 25, but continued to draw celebrities.
Cultural Representatives Enjoy Learning About Chinese Culture
Feb 26, 2009, 11:00 amMaritza N. Herrera M., Consul General of Panama, said simply that it was a "really beautiful show."
Taiwanese President Wishes Divine Performing Arts Success
Feb 25, 2009, 1:00 pmComing straight from its six show sensation in Tainan, Divine Performing Arts’ first night in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, was again a roaring success.
Inheritor of Tainan’s Century-old Shop: ‘I can feel Buddha's compassion’
Feb 24, 2009, 8:00 pm"When the show was started, was going to start …, wow! It was quite powerful and magnificent.” he said.
Director of Consulate Protocol: DPA Show Is for the Heart
Feb 24, 2009, 7:00 pm“This is not only for the eyes, the ears of course, but also the heart, yes!” Mr. Van den Hove continued.
Art Association Chair: ‘The drums were beating my heart’
Feb 24, 2009, 8:00 amShe wrote a poem in Chinese immediately to express her gratitude.
Calligrapher: Show’s Colors Are ‘glowing and beautiful’
Feb 23, 2009, 8:00 am“The colors are glowing and beautiful. They presented brightness and splendor."
Company Director: 'Tolerance and truth ... a better co-existence for all the world'
Feb 22, 2009, 4:00 pm"It was beautiful, really. The three-dimensional effects came across well."
Actress: I ‘lost the sense of time’ While Watching Divine Performing Arts
Feb 21, 2009, 6:00 pm“This is the first time that I have ever appreciated this kind of orthodox cultural performance.”
Marketing Executive: ‘This is very inspirational’
Feb 21, 2009, 6:00 pmThe artists must have a lot of empathy to be able to impart emotions, one needs a strong spirit. I can feel it.
Great News from Europe's Financial Metropolis
Feb 21, 2009, 5:00 pm"What the performers radiate is something that is missing in our psyche—this special charm."
‘It really was divine,’ Says Television Producer
Feb 21, 2009, 9:00 am“Just the way it was choreographed, it was actually—that illusion became very real.”
Human Rights Lawyer: DPA Unveils ‘universe’s truth’
Feb 20, 2009, 10:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company’s final Japanese performance in Osaka on Feb. 18 attracted Shinichi Tokunaga, a member of the legal team of Global Lawsuit Against Jiang Zemin.
Multinational Corporate President: DPA Is ‘one of a kind’
Feb 20, 2009, 12:00 amIt allows us to witness China’s five thousand years of history and culture overseas. It is a very rare and dear opportunity.
Abbot Felt His Inner World Open Up
Feb 19, 2009, 11:00 amThe abbot of Seoul Land Temple was deeply touched during the Feb. 7 performance.
Young Chinese Women Find Dignity in Their Cultural Heritage
Feb 18, 2009, 3:00 pm"The Miraculous Exhibit" dance was “truly beautiful, really beautiful.”
Human Resources Chairman: DPA ‘went across an enormous time-space’
Feb 16, 2009, 4:00 am“Although nowadays, we have television, the Internet and multimedia, watching things live ... is irreplaceable.”
‘Everything was so beautiful’
Feb 15, 2009, 12:00 amBernice Strommer, a statistician from Richmond, Virginia, saw the afternoon showing of Divine Performing Arts...
Principal of Dance Group: Show’s Choreography ‘has reached the pinnacle of perfection’
Feb 14, 2009, 8:00 pmThe colors of the costumes are so lustrous that I wanted to stretch out my hands and touch.
Chinese Atheist Moved to Believe in Gods
Feb 14, 2009, 5:00 pmI hope this Divine Performing Arts can eventually play in mainland China.
Distinguished Doctor Says Company 'Has created boundless beneficence'
Feb 14, 2009, 12:00 pm“I think DPA displays the characteristic of the Chinese culture being passed down by the divine beings originally."
Japanese Composer Says His Eyesight Improved after Watching DPA Show
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 am“I feel that a halo of light was emitted from the performance, this was not from the dance movements but straight from the hearts of the dancers themselves."
Heir to Temple: DPA Offered Answers to Life-Long Questions
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 amSome programs of the show offered answers to the problems that have troubled me all my life.
Best Selling Author Feels Peace From the Performance
Feb 14, 2009, 6:00 am"The virtuosity of these dancers—it just doesn't get any better."
Iron Chef: DPA Includes ‘the entire Chinese history’
Feb 14, 2009, 3:00 amDivine Performing Arts drew a full-house in Tokyo on Feb. 11.
Auto Plant President: ‘Every performer of DPA an excellent performer’
Feb 14, 2009, 12:00 am“With so many wonderful performances, it was indeed a rare treat for my eyes."
Dance Ensemble Director: 'Wonderful on many levels'
Feb 13, 2009, 6:00 pmMs. Spiegler, the director of City Dance Ensemble from the Washington area attended Divine Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Dancer: Divine Performing Arts Style Is 'One-of-a-Kind'
Feb 13, 2009, 2:00 pmThe Minister of the Japanese Folk Dance Union, Ms Yamaguchi, was seeing the show for the first time.
‘It Was the Best Chinese Show I’ve Ever Seen’
Feb 13, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Brown and his wife attended a VIP reception following the performance.
Romanian Opera Singer: ‘When the curtain comes up, it is opening my heart’
Feb 13, 2009, 7:00 am"The tenor with his voice just sustained like belconto at the last part of the song."
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Artist: ‘I have come to listen to the Buddha’s teaching carefully’
Feb 13, 2009, 3:00 am“This is the first time I saw this kind of backdrops,” he continued enthusiastically, “it is novel!”
Renowned Japanese Composer Praises DPA Music For Purifying People’s Hearts
Feb 13, 2009, 12:00 am"The choreography and costumes were perfect ... only such pure music can move people, because it expresses people’s hearts.
Former First Lady: DPA Dancers Are Like ‘dancing butterflies’
Feb 12, 2009, 4:00 amOn Japan’s National Foundation Day, February 11, former first lady of Indonesia, Dewi Soekarno...
Okinawa Ambassador Sees Same Show Twice in One Day
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amMichiko Nakada, Okinawa ambassador of tourism,“My tears were pouring out throughout the whole matinee."
Renowned Violinist Praises the Divine Performing Arts Show
Feb 12, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Bell, who plays a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin, saw the show at the in Kennedy Center Opera House...
Poet Employs His Craft to Describe Unique Cultural Show
Feb 11, 2009, 8:00 pmOvercome with emotion, poet Tae-Hyun Yoon writes down ten poems upon watching Divine Performing Arts.
Famous Japanese Actor: 'Simplicity is the best'
Feb 11, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Murata added, “This is not only limited to the stage, but also in our daily lives.”
Renowned Art Critic: ‘It’s a retreat away from the turmoil of the world'
Feb 11, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Yeong-Jae Park, better known as Park-yeong Dowon,"It would be a loss for anyone who has missed this show for sure because the programs are exuberant."
Fashion Designer and CEO: 'It's so vivid ... definitely left an impression'
Feb 11, 2009, 3:00 amA prominent fashion designer and founder and CEO of his own company, Mr. Black, came to the opening...
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Public Relations Professional: 'I didn't expect to be touched in my heart'
Feb 10, 2009, 7:00 pm"I studied violin when I was a young child ... I've never heard this instrument [the erhu] before, and it's so rich and it's so beautiful."
February 9, 2009 was Divine Performing Arts Day in Central Arkansas
Feb 9, 2009, 8:00 pmMayor of Sherwood, Arkansas, proclaimed February 9, 2009 as a day to honor the Divine Performing Arts.
State Treasurer: ‘How wonderful you were’
Feb 9, 2009, 4:00 pmAs she bade goodbye to the artists, she said, “I just wanted to run up and introduce myself and to say how wonderful you were.”
Divine Performing Arts Korea Tour Ends with Stunning Performance
Feb 9, 2009, 3:00 pmThe final Divine Performing Arts Korea performance audience begged for five curtain calls.
Buddha Portraitist: DPA Leads People 'toward a realm that everyone dreams of'
Feb 8, 2009, 5:00 pm"It is music from a higher realm. The costumes of those dancers and the colors of their costumes are mysterious and harmonious."
Mayor Declares A Day of Celebration of Divine Performing Arts
Feb 8, 2009, 5:00 pmMayor Joyner commended the New York-based performance company ...
Professor: ‘The opening act took my breath away’
Feb 8, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Behrmen said. “The visual experience is what makes it so dynamic."
Korea’s Last Prince Finds Importance to Restore Culture
Feb 8, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Yi, born in 1941, is the grandson of Emperor Gojong.
Renowned Korean Actor: DPA ‘Should be something that everyone should experience’
Feb 7, 2009, 1:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company consummated its third out of six shows on February 6...
Mayor: 'This was far greater than I expected'
Feb 6, 2009, 10:00 pm"Congratulations to you. This was far greater than I expected both in choreography, the beauty, the costumes—it was fantastic,"
Former Choir Manager Finds Ultimate and Forever-Lasting Home
Feb 5, 2009, 10:00 pmGak-Geun Bak, "Today I saw the truth and everything that my heart has been longing for. Today, I found it.”
Divine Performing Arts Successfully Kicks off in Seoul
Feb 5, 2009, 3:00 pmMarking its third visit to Korea, DPA made two stops this year, one in Daegu and one in Seoul.
Director of Holocaust Museum Says DPA is Very Moving
Feb 5, 2009, 6:00 amThe final curtain draws to a close for the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) Company at the Northrop...
President of College: Show Manifests Values ‘genuinely important in life’
Feb 5, 2009, 3:00 amDr. Choi was enthralled,“Never in the world, have I seen such grand performance."
‘I've never seen anything like this,’ Says Ballet Company Director
Feb 5, 2009, 12:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) performed at the Northrop Memorial Auditorium at the University of Minnesota on...
Renowned Hanbok Designer Finds It Impossible to Replicate DPA Costumes
Feb 4, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Park noted that in 'Flowing Sleeves' the sleeves can swing as wide as skirts.
Company Vice President: 'A wonderful insight into Chinese culture'
Feb 4, 2009, 4:00 am"Just the beauty of it and the voices of the singers are just really breathtaking, and really touch your heart."
Former General Has a 'predestined relationship’ With the Show
Feb 3, 2009, 8:00 pm“After watching it yesterday, I couldn’t help but to come and watch it again today,” said Mr. Yu.
Grammy-Winning Tenor Enjoys 'Wonderful traditional sound'
Feb 3, 2009, 1:00 am“To hear all the different kinds of compositions tonight ... is wonderful because you don't get to hear that often."
The Show 'transcends just what you see,’ Says Music Director
Jan 31, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Towar said:“It was divine—it was beautiful. I really liked the live orchestra."
Colorado State Rep: ‘Really enjoying every aspect of it’
Jan 31, 2009, 3:00 am"Just enjoying it so much, all the colors and the costumes and the stories behind the dances, it’s just fantastic,”
Commissioner: Show was a 'Very moving performance'
Jan 31, 2009, 2:00 am"The pageantry and the history, I think the word 'divine' fits right in with it," Mr. Weddig said.
Former High Chinese Cadre: 'The performance is full of aspiration and life'
Jan 30, 2009, 7:00 pmThe DPA’s performance reaches deep down into people’s hearts and people shed tears as a result.
'Phenomenal' Says the Deputy Speaker of NJ General Assembly
Jan 28, 2009, 8:00 am“The culture is very rich and there is so much we and the world can learn from that."
Executive Producer Says 'No show like this anywhere.'
Jan 26, 2009, 12:00 pmWhen talking about the DPA Mr. Miller said, “I’ve actually come almost every year since it started.”
Performing Arts Manager Praises Production Value of The Splendor
Jan 26, 2009, 3:00 am“It’s very diverse because of the fact it has music and dance and vocal."
World Renowned Cellist: ' I loved every minute of it'
Jan 25, 2009, 5:00 pm"They are bringing back for the world to see the traditions of the ancient Chinese and I think that’s what's so fantastic,”
Broadway Producer Connects with Divine Performing Arts
Jan 25, 2009, 12:00 pmMs. McAllister has produced some of the greatest shows on Broadway and is very familiar with...
Chinese Actress: 'Show returns purity to the world'
Jan 25, 2009, 3:00 am“The dances are very vigorous, yet they give our hearts a feeling of tranquility.”
Chinese Businessman Gave up Trip to China For a Show
Jan 25, 2009, 12:00 amAfter all the effort to see the show, he felt very honored after finally watching it.
Voice of Divine Performing Arts Tenor Conveys Hope
Jan 24, 2009, 3:00 amGuimin Guan, one of China’s most celebrated tenors of recent decades, delivers hope and truth in Divine Performing Arts.
Michelle Ren, Exquisite Chinese Classical Dancer
Jan 23, 2009, 11:00 pmMs. Ren said that the profundity of Chinese classical dance mirrors that of China’s 5,000-year-old culture.
!["[The] choreography is great, the imagery is wonderful, the costumes, I think it’s a world class performance. I really do”.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/01/23/EET-090123-1330-NadiaGhattas-MusicConductor1-En.jpg)
Manhattan Conductor: 'Very, very impressed'
Jan 23, 2009, 5:00 pm"[The] choreography is great, the imagery is wonderful, the costumes, I think it’s a world class performance. I really do”.
Professor From China: 'I felt a lot of energy'
Jan 19, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Liu, a professor from China saw DPA in Cupertino.
Arts Commissioner: ‘I have a lack of words to express my joy’
Jan 19, 2009, 6:00 amArts commissioner Ms. Sambamurti was impressed by the choreography and the costumes of Divine Performing Arts.
'Very impressive,' Says Senator
Jan 18, 2009, 5:00 pmDivine Performing Arts opened a new world of Chinese culture to Senator Yoine Goldstein and his wife, an active member of the ballet community.
Designer Inspired by Silken Perfection
Jan 17, 2009, 5:00 pm"It was really extraordinary! I think I'm a little jealous of the costume designers who had the chance to work on this show.”
Majestic! Says Quebec MP
Jan 17, 2009, 3:00 am"In this show, what's brought out is the original, pure culture of China."
Former Choreographer of the Year: 'I cannot but marvel'
Jan 16, 2009, 10:00 am“Dancers create an uplifting atmosphere of joy and holiday spirit, which people of all ethnicities can appreciate.”
Publicist and Technical Writer: ’The show turns on a bright light in every soul’
Jan 16, 2009, 8:00 am"I left the show with the sense of a great aesthetic satisfaction and appreciation.”
Dancer and Teacher: DPA Making People Feel Better
Jan 16, 2009, 3:00 am"I feel that the production captures the essence of Chinese spirit," he said, while laughing.
My 'Dance colleagues have to see it'
Jan 16, 2009, 1:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company’s Chinese New Year Spectacular enthralled...
Divine Show Gains Acclaim and a Following
Jan 15, 2009, 2:00 amLeaving a packed Toronto theatre Wednesday night, Mr. Cowan, a veteran Broadway performer, was not disappointed.
Celebrate a ‘Spectacular’ Chinese New Year
Jan 15, 2009, 12:00 amA world-class extravaganza will ring in Lunar New Year in Seattle, showcasing awe-inspiring beauty.
Harvard University's Director of Dance: 'It's powerful'
Jan 14, 2009, 3:00 am"It's very balanced. Everything is towards center. I love the projection... I liked the men, particularly the drummers - they’re very precise."
Master of Massey College: ‘Amazing, Spectacular’
Jan 14, 2009, 1:00 am"Performance after performance was very high quality.”
‘Takes you to another world’ Says Renowned Dancer
Jan 13, 2009, 11:00 pmDivine Performing Arts never fails to impress with it’s wealth of talented dancers.
U.S. Congressman: Show Presents ‘Real spirit of China’
Jan 13, 2009, 7:00 pm“I think it’s very traditional and offers a lot to people who are not familiar with traditional Chinese culture."
Writer Appreciates Recognition of True Chinese Culture
Jan 13, 2009, 1:00 pm"It’s obviously a reflection of the five thousand years of Chinese history and culture."
A Preview of Spring in the City of Saint Francis
Jan 12, 2009, 2:00 pm"And I like the humor; a lot of these stories are really very amusing,"said poet.
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Silicon Valley CEO and Chairman Enjoy DPA
Jan 12, 2009, 5:00 am"We enjoyed the show very, very much and really appreciate [DPA] doing the production and bringing it here.”
Prominent Broadway Dancer and Ancient Egypt Scholar Praise Divine Performing Arts
Jan 12, 2009, 4:00 am"This was absolutely fascinating to me because it spans 5,000 years of history,” Dr. Schoch said passionately.
Egyptian Conductor: The Arrangement is Genius
Jan 11, 2009, 8:00 am"The composer is a great man and he arranged well the work."
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Mayor Taken By Show 'I would see it again tonight'
Jan 10, 2009, 8:00 pmMayor Richardson congratulated the producers and the entire DPA group for putting such a program together.
'It’s a wonderful show—that’s all I can tell you.'
Jan 10, 2009, 4:00 pm“This is unique, this is the history of China brought to the stage in a very elegant way for people to enjoy."
Theater Critic Calls DPA 'Mind-Blowing'
Jan 10, 2009, 7:00 am“I’ve seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight The best word to use was mind blowing."
Member of Parliament Calls Divine Performing Arts 'Inspiring' and 'Uplifting'
Jan 10, 2009, 5:00 amLiberal MP Boris Wyzesnewskyj took in Divine Performing Arts’ second Toronto show in John Bassett...
Acclaimed Composer Enraptured by Divine Performing Arts
Jan 10, 2009, 4:00 amAn acclaimed arranger and composer who has worked with artists from Celine Dion and Michael Jackson...
Chair of Dance Department Delights in Divine Performing Arts
Jan 10, 2009, 2:00 amOn Friday, The Dean of Canada’s oldest dance department was wooed by the beauty of DPA's third show...
Canadian MP Says Show Has Healing Effect
Jan 10, 2009, 12:00 amFor newly elected MP and former church minister Rob Oliphant, Divine Performing Arts served up “a feast...
Divine Performing Arts Returns to Enthrall Canadian Theatregoers
Jan 8, 2009, 1:00 amDivine Performing Arts stirred audiences after beginning the Canadian leg of its 2009 World Tour this week.
'It works on so many levels,' Member of Parliament Says
Jan 7, 2009, 10:00 pmAmong those praising Divine Performing Arts was Member of Parliament Stephen Woodworth.
‘A gift of life ... a true reward for anybody who gets to see this show’
Jan 7, 2009, 10:00 amI thank the entire Divine Performing Arts team for what they have accomplished and especially for bringing it to the city of Kitchener.
Awakening of Conscience Celebrated at Divine Performing Arts VIP Reception
Jan 7, 2009, 5:00 amDr. Li was joined in welcoming the assembled honored guests and thanking the sponsors and business partners by DPA’s principal dancer and company manager, Vina Lee.
City Councillor: ‘It was one heck of a great performance’
Jan 7, 2009, 1:00 am“It was a good mix of what the culture is, what the history is, and what the hope for the future is," said Mr. Olender.
Russian Author: DPA Shows ‘Search for freedom’
Jan 5, 2009, 1:00 pmMr. Lev Navrozov knows something about the importance of freedom.
N.Y. State Senator: 'Just unbelievable ... top of the list'
Jan 5, 2009, 9:00 amSenator Adams was amazed by the beauty of the performances.
Award-Winning NBC Studio Writer: Chinese Show Has ‘Beautiful, Spiritual, Classical Dance’
Jan 4, 2009, 10:00 pmMr. Schindler, an NBC studio writer, was among the audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Jan. 3 watching Divine Performing Arts.
Accomplished Musician: Everything is Top Notch
Jan 4, 2009, 9:00 pm“Well one of the reasons I came to the show in the first place is because I like all kinds of ethnic music, and so of course with all of the Chinese music in it, and Chinese composers, and so I am enjoying the music very much.”
Chinese Physicist: Show Conveys Essence of Chinese Culture
Jan 4, 2009, 8:00 pmDr. Yeh said she was touched by the efforts the DPA artists are making to revive the orthodox Chinese culture.
Ontario MPP: ‘I waited an entire year to see this’
Jan 4, 2009, 5:00 am“I waited a year for this,” the Honorable Lisa MacLeod, MPP for Nepean-Carleton, said after watching the...
Order of Canada Winner: ‘A combination of history and spirituality in one’
Jan 4, 2009, 3:00 amOTTAWA—“A combination of history and spirituality in one,” was how human rights lawyer David Matas described the renowned Divine Performing Arts show currently playing at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre.
‘Chinese New Year Splendor’ Transcends All Races
Jan 2, 2009, 7:00 pmIn New York, an international city where just about every language is spoken, it is almost impossible...
Movie Producer: DPA ‘A different experience’
Jan 2, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Chang Weisberg, executive producer of a 2007 film, attended the DPA show in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve to 'celebrate Chinese culture.'
Immigrant from China: ‘This is the Pure Chinese Culture’
Jan 2, 2009, 2:00 amOn New Year’s eve, a recent Chinese immigrant attended Divine Performing Arts at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in LA.
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DPA Moves Art School Assistant Director to Tears
Jan 1, 2009, 9:00 pm“[The performance] was overwhelmingly magnificent and touching! I cried many tears, and I was inspired.”
Divine Performing Arts Set to Grace Canada’s Stages
Dec 31, 2008, 9:00 pmWith Divine Performing Arts coming in January, Canadians will be able to experience this profound and uplifting show.
Dearborn Mayor Says DPA Show 'great for our city'
Dec 31, 2008, 12:00 pmMayor John B. O’Reilly and his wife Christina, attended the Divine Performing Arts show in Dearborn, Mich.
Arts Teacher: 'Fantastic, utterly fantastic'
Dec 31, 2008, 10:00 amDivine Performing Arts returned to Michigan on an icy night. A full-house audience was enthralled.
VIPs in the Western U.S. Greet Divine Performing Arts
Dec 31, 2008, 12:00 amIn recognition of the world-class show, a number of government officers send their best wishes.
Southern California Leaders Commend DPA
Dec 30, 2008, 6:00 pmElected officials throughout Southern California sent their greetings and wishes for success.
Unveiling the Essence of Classical Chinese Dance
Dec 30, 2008, 6:00 am"During every performance, we performers are devoted to making it a good show for the audience."
East Embraces West in DPA Music
Dec 29, 2008, 6:00 pmCombining the Chinese and Western instruments in the Divine Performing Arts orchestra is an "ingenious move."
DPA Entertains, Inspires Audience in Durham
Dec 29, 2008, 8:00 am"I thought the soprano and tenor soloists were wonderful. They did an excellent job."
Chair of International Company: 'It went beyond' Just Entertainment
Dec 28, 2008, 3:00 pm"I have been around the world three times, and I tell you that this is one of the most beautiful...
Harper and Canadian VIPs Send Greetings to DPA
Dec 26, 2008, 8:00 pmCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and several other officials welcomed Divine Performing Arts (DPA)
Artistic Director Pays Tribute to 'Phenomenal' Show
Dec 25, 2008, 3:00 amDr. Rudnick, the Artistic Director of a performing arts school in Cincinnati, attended the Divine Performing Arts show in Cincinnati on Dec. 23, and was effusive in his praise: "It’s a beautiful show. Beautiful. It’s marvelous combination of dance, drama, music, beautiful scenes, costumes. Exceptionally well done.”
President of Ballet Association Amazed by DPA Dancing
Dec 24, 2008, 10:00 amPresident of a ballet association in Cincinnati, Ms. Gentry-Davis enjoyed The Mystical Phoenix.
Finance Manager: DPA Has ‘Tremendous Artistry’
Dec 23, 2008, 11:00 pmMr. Hack, a Houston-based finance manager, described the 2009 DPA World Tour in Houston’s Jones Hall for the Performing Arts as “wonderful."
Sarasota Mayor Calls Show, ‘Absolutely brilliant’
Dec 23, 2008, 3:00 amSarasota Mayor Lou Ann Palmer called the Divine Performing Arts show an "incredible cultural event."
Archbishop Moved by ‘very divine’ Chinese Cultural Show
Dec 22, 2008, 10:00 pmIt’s very inspirational—the whole show talks of spirit and soul. It shows the discipline of the ancient Chinese people.
‘I cannot wait to tell my fellow Chinese about Divine Performing Arts!’
Dec 21, 2008, 8:00 pmAfter watching the Divine Performing Arts’ third show in Florida on Dec. 20, Chinese immigrant Wan Ling said she was eager to tell her family and friends in China about the show.
Mayor Praises Preservation of Chinese Cultural Traditions
Dec 21, 2008, 8:00 pmThe mayor of neighboring Lauderhill praises the DPA performance in Fort Lauderdale on December 20.
Congressman Feels 'Very, Very Privileged' To See Show
Dec 21, 2008, 4:00 amCongressman calls Divine Performing Arts "not only esthetically extraordinary but it is also ethically very uplifting."
Former Miss Delaware: DPA 'Phenomenal'
Dec 20, 2008, 6:00 pmIf anyone knows beauty and poise, it would be a beauty queen.
Audiences: DPA Manifests True Culture of China
Dec 20, 2008, 10:00 amAfter the opening night of Divine Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta and Philadelphia, in the U.S. on Friday Dec. 19, the audience was stunned by the cultural display of the 2009 World Tour.
Divine Performing Arts Off to Rousing Start for 2009 Season
Dec 20, 2008, 6:00 amDivine Performing Arts kicked off its 2009 season world tour in three cities across the United States on December 19th.
In Pictures: First Day of Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour—Atlanta
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) kicked off another spectacular World Tour for the 2009 season on Friday, Dec. 19.
Divine Performing Arts in Demand in Taiwan
Dec 13, 2008, 2:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) has sold 20,000 tickets in five days in Taiwan.
Divine Performing Arts to Launch North America Tour During Christmas and the Chinese New Year
Dec 3, 2008, 3:00 pmDivine Performing Arts is beginning its holiday season tour with a series of East Coast Shows before going global.
Geneva Audience Captivated with Five-Show Run of Divine Performing Arts
Oct 7, 2008, 3:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts premiered its Mid-Autumn Spectacular in Geneva, Switzerland.
Divine Performing Arts Eliminates Regime’s Cultural Poisoning, Says China Expert
Oct 1, 2008, 5:00 am“This group will significantly influence human society,” China expert Sheng Xue said after watching the Divine Performing Arts Mid-Autumn Spectacular.
Elvis Stojko on Divine Performing Arts
Sep 29, 2008, 1:00 amProminent Canadian figure skater and former Olympian Elvis Stojko shares his thoughts after watching the 'Spectacular'.
‘Spectacular’ a ‘beautiful rainbow of colours,’ Says Senator
Sep 28, 2008, 6:00 am“It starts with a beautiful rainbow of colors,” the Senator said. “You are treated to this scene of different variety and it is really quite stunning.
‘I love the drummers,’ Says Juno Winner
Sep 28, 2008, 3:00 amKofi Ackah knows good drumming when he hears it. He attended the Divine Performing Arts Mid-Autumn Spectacular in Toronto, and the Tang Dynasty-style drummers had him talking.
