MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The opulent, historic Orpheum Theatre sits on the corner of Beale Street near the Mississippi River. The decor evokes a nineteenth century opera house, with red velvet drapes, gilt cherubs, and crystal chandeliers. The audience gave a standing ovation and long applause after Shen Yun’s 2010 performance.
Doctors, lawyers, and professors were among the audience.
Dr. Wilson and his daughter Angela, a middle school student, were in the orchestra seats. Miss Wilson is studying Mandarin and learning Chinese brush painting. She sings alto in a choir. “I loved the alto,” she said.
While listening to the singers, she enjoyed trying to sound out the words, she said. “I liked hearing them singing in Chinese. I’m not used to hearing Chinese singing.” She said she had only been studying Chinese for about a year, “and that’s like nothing.” Dr. Palmer said to hear Chinese sung was very different form hearing it spoken.
He said “I liked the tenor.” His daughter said she could not begin to sing that loud—both admired the tenor’s power. Miss Wilson finds Chinese culture “really cool.”
She was charmed by the program “because it had the characters in it. I really like that.”
Her mother bought the tickets because she knew she would love it.
The young lady, like others in the audience, has a strong affinity for Chinese culture. At intermission, she put her arm around her father and gave a big smile, seeming eager to see what would come in the second part of the show.
Many dignitaries welcomed She Yun back to the Orpheum Theatre. Governor Phil Bredesen wrote, “On behalf of the great state of Tennessee I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to the participants and guests of the Shen Yun Performing Arts show on January 19, 2010.
“I hope this time provides you with ample opportunity to enjoy the talents of the dancers and musicians. I am confident this event will prove to be exciting and entertaining for all of those in attendance.
“Tennessee is proud to host this event at the famous Orpheum theatre located in downtown Memphis”.
Both of Tennessee’s U.S. senators welcomed the company as well. Sen. Lamar Alexander congratulated the cast and crew for their hard work, and thanked the local hosts for “their efforts in bringing this unique event to Memphis again.”
“Last year’s tour, featuring some of the world’s best dancers, choreographers and musician, entertained almost a million people on four continents,” wrote Sen. Bob Corker. “I am confident the current tour of Shen Yun will be even a bigger success.”
For more information, please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
Doctors, lawyers, and professors were among the audience.
Dr. Wilson and his daughter Angela, a middle school student, were in the orchestra seats. Miss Wilson is studying Mandarin and learning Chinese brush painting. She sings alto in a choir. “I loved the alto,” she said.
While listening to the singers, she enjoyed trying to sound out the words, she said. “I liked hearing them singing in Chinese. I’m not used to hearing Chinese singing.” She said she had only been studying Chinese for about a year, “and that’s like nothing.” Dr. Palmer said to hear Chinese sung was very different form hearing it spoken.
He said “I liked the tenor.” His daughter said she could not begin to sing that loud—both admired the tenor’s power. Miss Wilson finds Chinese culture “really cool.”
She was charmed by the program “because it had the characters in it. I really like that.”
Her mother bought the tickets because she knew she would love it.
The young lady, like others in the audience, has a strong affinity for Chinese culture. At intermission, she put her arm around her father and gave a big smile, seeming eager to see what would come in the second part of the show.
Many dignitaries welcomed She Yun back to the Orpheum Theatre. Governor Phil Bredesen wrote, “On behalf of the great state of Tennessee I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to the participants and guests of the Shen Yun Performing Arts show on January 19, 2010.
“I hope this time provides you with ample opportunity to enjoy the talents of the dancers and musicians. I am confident this event will prove to be exciting and entertaining for all of those in attendance.
“Tennessee is proud to host this event at the famous Orpheum theatre located in downtown Memphis”.
Both of Tennessee’s U.S. senators welcomed the company as well. Sen. Lamar Alexander congratulated the cast and crew for their hard work, and thanked the local hosts for “their efforts in bringing this unique event to Memphis again.”
“Last year’s tour, featuring some of the world’s best dancers, choreographers and musician, entertained almost a million people on four continents,” wrote Sen. Bob Corker. “I am confident the current tour of Shen Yun will be even a bigger success.”
For more information, please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
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