MISSISSAUGA, Canada—Internationally celebrated soprano Lilac Caña has inspired audiences worldwide, but it was her turn to feel the glow of inspiration when she attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre.
Ms. Caña described how deeply moved she was by her experience of Shen Yun after the Thursday evening performance.
“I cried sometimes because it’s so beautiful,” she said.
“Beautiful, wonderful! Everyone was very expressive in every gesture, every word, and every song.”
Ms. Caña is known for her soul-stirring operatic and musical theatre performances. She has performed with the Canadian Opera Company Chorus and in lead roles with many other companies in Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Philippines.
She’s graced the stage of the Living Arts Centre herself and has also recorded and produced multiple albums and helped raise funds for several charities.
In October 2009, Ms. Caña received the National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada’s Performing Arts-Humanities award in recognition of her contributions to the arts and community as a musician in Canada.
Ms. Caña said the soprano and tenor performances in Shen Yun were deeply touching.
“These are original compositions, and the message of the songs is beautiful,” she said.
“The message is very spiritual, very uplifting, and reminds us that our true home is heaven. It inspires me so much, it was wonderful.”
