Alexandra Cameron, Mr. Heywood’s wife who teaches music at an elite Melbourne school accompanied him to the performance.
“I really enjoyed hearing the orchestra,” she said. “I really enjoyed the way the Master of Ceremonies introduced all the parts of the orchestra.”
She really enjoyed the 4,000 year-old erhu, also known as the two-stringed Chinese violin saying “it is very beautiful.”
Ms. Cameron continued, “I really enjoyed all the costumes, the colors and the movements. The ladies dancing with their big long sleeves, the material and color are so creative. I love the program today, it is so delicate.”
The dance Lotus Leaves caught her attention, “I love the flowers, the blossoms and the fan.” She continued, “the way that they use their fans is so simple, so elegant and so beautiful. The use of the fan, the man with the fan made a noise, the lady with the fan was so graceful. It is so simple, so effective.”
As a music teacher Ms. Cameron was very interested in the live orchestra.
“The combination of Western/European and Eastern/Chinese instrument is beautiful and it really works.
“The music accompanying the dances is very strong, very powerful.
“The composer is to be commended, as every piece is lovely.
“I love the trumpet, I love the brass.
“The strong starting with gong and percussion, and then it goes to something soft, smart.
In summing up she added, “I really enjoyed tonight. Just the different instruments and dancing.
“I would bring the message to everybody and around the world.”
Reporting by Beatrice Li and Zachary Stieber.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, based in New York, tours the world on a mission to revive traditional Chinese culture. Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company will perform at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, through April 15.
For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org.
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