“[The performance] is lovely. I’m impressed with the orchestra. I think the music is beautiful, and it’s difficult to play.”

“[The orchestra] is interesting and different. I was more touched ... than I expected. It moved me. It was beautiful.”

“[The soloist’s lyrics] seemed nice, spiritual, kind.”

“It’s interesting to see the different [dance] stories from the different provinces and ethnic groups. … [I see in the stories] the traditional values of honor, honesty, compassion, and thoughtfulness.”