ESCONDIDO, Calif.—A beautiful work of art has the ability to pull its viewer in and envelope them. Shen Yun Performing Arts has been touching the hearts of its audience since its inception in 2006.

“It was so beautiful. I see how the movements and the music combined, and ... [how it] brings the inner peace, which was really beautiful,” said Mr. Byczkiewicz.

Shen Yun’s orchestra is the only classical Western orchestra in the world that has traditional Chinese instruments as permanent members of the ensemble.

“Like they said, the music is almost like a medicine,” said Mr. Byczkiewicz.

As someone who used to play the cello, the music of Shen Yun really appealed to him. “I love the orchestra music, including with the traditional Chinese music,” he said.

“The colors for me were amazing. And with the video in the back screens and the way they integrated everything was so beautiful,” said Mr. Byczkiewicz.

Shen Yun uses dance and music to portray the brilliance of ancient China as well as stories of hope from present day China.

“That was really amazing how they did that, and combined the modern with the past and incorporated everything to the future, and yeah, it was just incredible,” said Mr. Byczkiewicz.

Many audience members feel happy and hopeful after experiencing Shen Yun. Mr. Byczkiewicz was no exception.

“It brings me joy. I will definitely come back again and see it next year,” he said.