Mr. Dorado is the president of a Spanish medical technology company. His wife, Estela Santiago, is a writer and radio host. The couple expressed heartfelt admiration for the performance, describing it as a soul-stirring journey across time and space.
“It was absolutely incredible and beautiful,” Mr. Dorado said. “For us, it is completely different from what we usually see in Spain. The music, the dancers, the colors, the culture—it’s completely different. For us, it’s incredible.”
He also noted the seamless coordination between music and movement. “The movements and the music are absolutely connected, flowing in the same direction at the same moments. It’s very beautiful,” he said.
Mr. Dorado shared that he had previously watched promotional images before attending in person. “I saw it in images before coming, and it’s beautiful,” he said, adding that the live performance was a striking experience for both of them.
When asked to describe the show as a writer, Ms. Santiago responded with emotion. “Exquisite. I loved it, I loved it. I loved it,” she said.
She explained that this feeling came from the performance as a whole. “I think it’s the ensemble—the music, the movements, everything. The beauty of what the performance conveys. Everything that connects with art connects with the spiritual, with the soul.”
Later, she added, “I have no words. There really are no words to describe the beauty, how impactful it is. Sometimes words cannot express what the soul feels.”
“It’s a journey in time,” she said. “Like a journey through time. Like stopping and suddenly traveling.”
With visible emotion, she shared her feelings from watching Shen Yun, “Emotion. Sensitivity, art, beauty. Something very deep. Sometimes you cannot put into words what it was. Suddenly, I say, ‘My God, this is like something from another world.’ Something very necessary in today’s world. It’s like being transported to another dimension that we have lost … like returning to the source, returning to the place.”
“I think it’s a very clear message for the future,” he continued. “We can all live together with appreciation for the world. It’s beautiful. Absolutely. And it’s really important. It’s beautiful to be connected. It’s a pleasant experience.”
The couple also expressed regret that Shen Yun cannot perform in China.
“That is absolutely impossible with the communists,” Mr. Dorado said. “I know—it’s terrible. I have trade with China. It’s difficult. If you agree with the government, you can live very well. But if you are not aligned with the government, your life is completely in danger. It’s terrible, but that is the real situation.”
