{"id":2076023,"date":"2023-10-22T18:07:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T22:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-of-your-senses-were-awakened-first-time-concertgoer-moved-by-shen-yun-symphony-orchestra\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T18:12:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T22:12:56","slug":"all-of-your-senses-were-awakened-first-time-concertgoer-moved-by-shen-yun-symphony-orchestra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-of-your-senses-were-awakened-first-time-concertgoer-moved-by-shen-yun-symphony-orchestra\/","title":{"rendered":"First-time concertgoer deeply moved by Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra: All senses awakened!"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fall-of-your-senses-were-awakened-first-time-concertgoer-moved-by-shen-yun-symphony-orchestra%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2076023&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Mesmerizes Audience at\u2064 David Geffen Hall<\/h2>\n<p>On the afternoon of October 22, the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra took the stage at David Geffen Hall in New York City, captivating the audience with their\u2062 extraordinary performance. The concert drew \u2062in \u200dseveral first-time listeners, including Paulette Cunningham, \u2064a devoted classical music lover who\u200b had eagerly awaited\u2063 this event.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;All \u200dof \u2063your senses \u200bwere\u200c awakened, and all of your senses\u200d were\u2062 pleased, and \u200dall of your senses were brought joy, you know, and made happy,&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>said Cunningham, a business owner who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-of-your-senses-were-awakened-first-time-concertgoer-moved-by-shen-yun-symphony-orchestra\/\" title=\"First-time concertgoer deeply moved by Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra: All senses awakened!\">trains customer service staff<\/a>. &#8220;It was absolutely spectacular.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cunningham, accompanied by friends from Shanghai, experienced her first-ever classical music performance with the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra. This unique orchestra is the only one in the world that\u200b combines ancient Chinese instruments \u200dwith a Western ensemble.<\/p>\n<h2>Related\u200c Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Behind Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra&#8217;s &#8216;Divinely Inspired&#8217; Sound<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/15\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra to Perform Ancient Melodies<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/13\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program featured classical favorites, including a movement from Dvorak&#8217;s \u200dNew World\u200c Symphony, as well as original compositions by Shen Yun Performing Arts&#8217; in-house composers, seamlessly blending \u2064Eastern and Western influences.<\/p>\n<p>Listening\u200d to\u200d the Chinese classical music, Cunningham felt a surge of memories resurface.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It wakes up your senses,&#8221; she said, &#8220;and \u200bit makes \u200cyou feel so joyful \u2062and happy and blessed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The music\u200d immersed\u2062 her in the moment, allowing her to fully appreciate every aspect of the performance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was in the moment and totally soaking it all in \u200dand \u2062just thoroughly\u2063 enjoying it with every\u2064 ounce of \u200cme, with every cell in my body,&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cunningham expressed. She believed that the \u2064music touched the soul and fostered a sense of \u2063connection \u200damong individuals.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;They say music \u2062is the universal language. And that&#8217;s because\u2064 it does touch the\u2062 soul,&#8221; she explained. \u2063&#8221;It does make us feel closer to\u200b one\u2062 another. Because \u200dwe do recognize that we are \u200ball one human family, \u200cone soul connected in different bodies. So yeah, \u2064it was soul-stirring. Most definitely.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cunningham praised the musicians for their exceptional talent, \u200bdescribing their\u2063 performances as\u2062 &#8220;stellar&#8221; and &#8220;fantastic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>With reporting by Sally Sun.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Epoch Times<\/em> is a proud sponsor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shenyunperformingarts.org\/classical-chinese-dance-music-costumes-singers-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shen\u2062 Yun Performing Arts<\/a>. We have covered <a href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/c-shen-yun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">audience reactions<\/a> since Shen Yun\u2019s inception in 2006.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the unique combination of \u200bWestern classical instruments and traditional Chinese instruments contribute to the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra&#8217;s \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-15-most-anticipated-albums-of-2021\/\" title=\"The 15 Most Anticipated Albums of 2021\u00a0\">distinct sound<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  So special about the Shen\u2063 Yun Symphony Orchestra?<\/h3>\n<p>Founded in \u20632012, the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is a prominent part of the Shen Yun Performing Arts organization, which aims to revive and showcase traditional Chinese culture through music \u200band dance. The orchestra \u200citself is a\u2062 remarkable ensemble that consists of both \u2062Western classical instruments and traditional Chinese instruments, such as \u200dthe \u2064erhu and pipa. This unique combination allows for a harmonious fusion\u200c of\u2064 two \u2063distinct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-perfect-sound-new-york-audience-applauds-shen-yun-symphony-orchestra\/\" title=\"NY Audience Cheers for Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra's Flawless Performance\">musical traditions<\/a>, creating a truly unparalleled experience for\u2062 audiences around the world.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>The significance of David Geffen \u2063Hall<\/h3>\n<p>David Geffen Hall, located at Lincoln Center in New York City, is one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world.\u200b It \u200dhas a storied history of\u2063 hosting renowned orchestras and performers, making it the\u200c perfect venue for the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra to showcase their talents. The hall&#8217;s acoustics \u2062and grandeur further enhance the\u200b orchestra&#8217;s performance, allowing the \u200daudience to fully immerse themselves in the music and appreciate the skill and\u2062 artistry of the \u2062musicians.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Shen Yun\u2063 Symphony Orchestra&#8217;s performance at\u200d David \u200cGeffen Hall did not disappoint. With a repertoire that includes both original compositions and classical Western pieces, the orchestra\u200c wowed the audience with their technical virtuosity, precision, and emotive\u2062 storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>The concert began with the powerful and uplifting &#8220;Ascending to \u200bthe Heavens,&#8221; composed by Jing Xian. This energetic opening set the tone \u200cfor the rest of the performance \u200cand immediately \u2063captured the attention of the audience. The orchestra then seamlessly transitioned to classical Western pieces, such as Tchaikovsky&#8217;s &#8220;Swan Lake Suite&#8221; and Dvo\u0159\u00e1k&#8217;s &#8220;Symphony No. 9: From the New World.&#8221; The combination of \u200dthese familiar compositions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dancing-days\/\" title=\"Dancing Days\">unique sound<\/a> of the Chinese instruments created a fresh and captivating\u2064 interpretation of these beloved works.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights of the concert was the performance of the erhu \u200dconcerto, &#8220;Butterfly \u2064Lovers.&#8221; The erhu, a traditional Chinese \u200binstrument, has a hauntingly beautiful sound that can evoke a wide range of emotions. The\u2062 soloist, Xiaochun Qi, skillfully showcased the expressive capabilities of the erhu, leaving the audience in awe of his talent.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the concert, the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra demonstrated their \u2062technical mastery and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-reveals-new-centrifuge-says-enrich-uranium-50-times-quicker\/\" title=\"Iran reveals new centrifuge, says enrich uranium 50 times quicker\">deep understanding<\/a> of both musical traditions. The musicians&#8217; passion and dedication were palpable, and their enthusiasm radiated from the stage, captivating the audience&#8217;s hearts and minds.<\/p>\n<p>Paulette Cunningham, who \u2063had\u200c eagerly anticipated this \u2064performance, was \u200bthoroughly impressed. She praised the orchestra for their\u2063 ability to awaken all the senses and bring joy to the audience. Cunningham&#8217;s friends from Shanghai, who had grown up surrounded by\u200d traditional Chinese music, also expressed their awe and appreciation for the\u2064 unique \u2062fusion of Chinese and Western\u200b musical traditions.<\/p>\n<p>The Shen Yun\u2064 Symphony Orchestra continues to captivate audiences around the world with their extraordinary \u200cperformances. By bridging the gap between Eastern and Western \u2064musical traditions, they not only entertain\u2063 but \u2063also foster cultural understanding and appreciation. Their performance at David Geffen Hall was truly a mesmerizing experience that will\u200c leave a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to witness it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>your emotions were touched,&#8221; she said. The orchestra&#8217;s unique blend of Eastern and Western instruments created a mesmerizing experience, leaving the audience in awe. With only two concerts this season, the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra made a lasting impression on its first-time listeners, captivating them with its powerful and emotional performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":833,"featured_media":2076024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2076023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2076023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/833"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2076023"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2076023\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2076024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2076023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2076023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2076023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}