NEW YORK—Robin Wilson, the Grammy-nominated musician and lead vocalist of Gin Blossoms, attended Shen Yun’s third performance at the Lincoln Center on April 5.
As a fellow musician, he noted the contrast between his rock and roll style, which is known for its freedom, and Shen Yun’s live music. He was impressed by the artists’ precision.
Also enjoying the performance was IT company executive John Lindsay. For him, Shen Yun was a “10 out of 10.”
“It’s absolutely beautiful. The choreography, the outfits, the costumes, the facial expressions—it was just beautiful. I’m very happy, very happy. I got the two best seats in the front. I’ve been so looking forward to this,” he exclaimed.

For 5,000 years, China’s civilization flourished under the shared belief that the divine will bless those who uphold traditional moral values. Tragically, within just a few decades of the communist party’s violent takeover, these beliefs were erased and replaced with atheism.
The goal of Shen Yun’s artists is to return to the world’s stage—the glory and beauty of China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture.
Mr. Lindsay loved this aspect of the performance.
“I see what they’re trying to do. It’s a shame; it’s sad what’s going on in China.”