COPENHAGEN, Denmark—On the evening of March 30, the Shen Yun World Company made its debut in Copenhagen at the Royal Arena. From the moment the curtain rose, the audience was captivated, responding with enthusiastic applause throughout the performance. By the end of the evening, the artists had returned for two curtain calls, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

Henrik Rosendahl, owner of a Danish design company, attended the premiere with his wife, Kristina Goth, and their daughter Leonora.

“This is truly a wonderful performance!” Mr. Rosendahl said. “The dances are absolutely beautiful, and their technique is deeply impressive.”

He also enjoyed the special effect of the digital backdrop, saying, “The backdrop is quite remarkable.” Ms. Goth agreed, adding, “It made the performance especially engaging.”

Reflecting on the themes Shen Yun presented, Mr. Rosendahl said, “There was a lot of, you could say, philosophy that is common across the world. I thought it conveyed the importance of being kind to others and upholding good values and moral character.”

He added that “in modern life, we need to preserve traditional values,” noting that principles such as truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance are “very important today.”

Mogens Rasmussen, a viola da gamba player and former conservatory instructor, attended the premiere and noted he had seen Shen Yun three times previously in Odense.

“I was extremely impressed by the music played by the orchestra,” Mr. Rasmussen said. “The musicians were seated in a long row, yet they listened to each other and coordinated with such remarkable precision.”

Mr. Rasmussen praised the blend, calling it “very successful.”

“The erhu always comes through clearly, which is very important. And the pipa has such a beautiful tone,” he said.

In addition to the music, he praised the dancers: “The dancers are fantastic! It’s incredible that a dozen people can move in perfect unison.”

He also noted the interaction between performers and the digital backdrop, saying the timing of characters moving from screen to stage was “impeccable.”

Tomas Breddam, Mayor of Roskilde, also attended the performance and described it as a visually striking experience.

“The misty effect on stage, making the dancers seem to float, and the slow, gradual unfolding of the scene—it truly felt like a dream,” Mr. Breddam said. “To see all this on such a grand stage was a wonderful surprise; I thought the performance was absolutely brilliant.”

He was particularly interested in the orchestra. “Some of the instruments they used were the same as those we use in Denmark, but the playing style was different,” he said. “There were also two very special instruments that I had never seen before, which I found very novel and intriguing.”

Mr. Breddam also reflected on the program depicting contemporary events in China, focusing on the ongoing suppression of freedom of expression and faith. “That scene was moving. You see those movements in China striving for independence and freedom, and how they are suppressed. Emotionally, I felt very heavy,” he said, adding, “It’s a very harsh regime, very tough on dissidents.”

He concluded with a recommendation: “It’s truly a very, very wonderful performance. If you want to experience something somewhat familiar but presented in a completely new way, then I would definitely recommend seeing Shen Yun.”