(Clearwisdom.net)
Onstage in Daegu, South Korea
Shen Yun performances involve arts beyond choreography and music, including costume design and the creation of computerized backdrops.
"The colors are so spectacular!"
Ms. Cho Do Hyeon (R), an artist and a member of the Pops Orchestra, came all the way from Daejeon to Daegu to see Shen Yun with a group of friends and fellow artists.
As the beauty and magnificence of Shen Yun has widely spread by
word of mouth in the Daegu area, Cho Do Hyeon, a painter and a
member of an orchestra, came all the way from Daejeon to Daegu to
see Shen Yun. After seeing the performance, she praised Shen Yun’s
costumes, colors, lighting, and the innovative technical aspects of
the performance. She exclaimed, "The colors are indeed so
spectacular!"
As a painter and a member of the Pops Orchestra in Daejeon, Cho Do
Hyeon came to see the show with over a dozen other people. Dressed
in elegant ancient-style clothing, she looked beautiful and
charming. She said that she saw Shen Yun last year and was once
again overwhelmed by the show with this year's performance. She
especially loved the program Plum Blossom. She exclaimed, "It was
so beautiful. ... Really beautiful. The plum blossoms were almost
too beautiful to be true.”
As Ms. Cho is a painter, she has a keen eye for color. She marveled
at the colors displayed on stage, saying, "The colors in the show
were so magnificent. It was really very beautiful.”
Praising Shen Yun’s colorful presentation and splendid lighting,
Ms. Cho said, "Usually the background of a stage is dark, so as to
intensify the effect of other colors. But not only was the
background of Shen Yun’s stage bright, but all the colors used on
the stage were bright as well. It fully demonstrated the superb
lighting techniques of Shen Yun."
Ms. Cho was also amazed by the classical Chinese dance, saying,
"The male dancers’ performance was great, as it was full of vigor
and vitality, and the female dancers were very graceful."
Ms. Cho said that after watching Shen Yun last year, she has become
a fan of Shen Yun. "Marveling at the magnificence of Shen Yun last
year, I have introduced Shen Yun to all the people around me,” she
added. She also said that if Shen Yun performed in Daejeon, it
would cause an even bigger sensation.
“The design of the backdrop screen and the dancers onstage fuse to form a whole, with the dancers entering the backdrops.” - Ms. Gwak Mal Hui
Ms. Gwak Mal Hui, a well-known Korean sculptor and artist, has been engaged in artistic creations for over 30 years.
Ms. Gwak Mal Hui was impressed with Shen Yun's excellence. “It
enables me to experience the glory and magnificence of the
traditional Chinese culture,” she said.
Ms. Gwak, a lady of great refinement, attended the Shen Yun show
for the first time on her friend’s recommendation. After watching
the first half of the show, she said, “The performance delighted
me. Richness of traditional Chinese culture, powerful images of
Mongolia’s horsemen galloping beneath blue skies, all of these are
presented through the art of dance. Meanwhile, it enables me to
experience the glory and magnificence of the traditional Chinese
culture. In my opinion, classical Chinese dance is endowed with
diversity of technique and charm.”
One of the features of the show that she really admired was the
hi-tech backdrop. “The design of the backdrop screen and the
dancers onstage fuse to form a whole, with the dancers entering the
backdrops. This is my first time to see such a performance. How
miraculous.”
She particularly enjoyed the dance Little Mischievous Monks, which
is about life in an abbey that is not as boring as expected. The
innocent and mischievous monks who enjoy their fun of cultivation
are best interpreted by the lively and smart performance of male
dancers . Fascinated by the performance, she praised it, saying,
“Very vivid and interesting.”
The Shen Yun world tour strikes a chord with people of different
races and from different countries, and appeals to audiences of all
ages. Ms. Gwak hopes that such a good performance can be available
for children who will definitely gain joy and benefit from it. “If
kids are able to watch Shen Yun, that will be something very
wonderful.”
“As a person who works for traditional art, I was very touched
to see such a show, which so exquisitely reflects our inner
world.”
Dean of Haiyin Academy of Korean Traditional Music, Kim Myo Soon (left), attended Shen Yun’s second show in Daegu.
Shen Yun Performing Arts has created a sensation in the Korean
performing arts community, said an artist who saw the show in
Daegu.
Dean of Haiyin Academy of Korean Traditional Music, Kim Myo Soon
(left), attended Shen Yun’s second show in Daegu on January 22,
2011. After seeing the show, she said excitedly, “Shen Yun’s inner
attraction is too beautiful to take in. It’s haunting in my mind. I
think that in bringing to us so successful and outstanding a show,
Shen Yun contributes a lot to our future work in the arts. After
seeing the show, we will work harder to do better in our
performances.”
“As a person who works for traditional art, I was very touched to
see such a show, which so exquisitely reflects our inner world. In
presenting a magnificent show, it really takes a great amount of
effort. It is indeed because of the huge effort Shen Yun makes,
that the performance can touch the whole world.” Ms. Kim said.
“We have performed in Western countries, too. We perform with our
voice, so we are unable to have such graceful movements and
backdrops. Shen Yun’s performance is very special. It’s colorful
and gorgeous. Every movement is accompanied with a very beautiful
melody. The fantastic backdrops are really very amazing and very
beautiful.”
As some South Korean artists said that seeing Shen Yun has become a
“required course” in the fields of arts, it is so for the
traditional artist Kim Myo Soon. She saw Shen Yun last year and the
year before. For the all new programs brought by Shen Yun, Kim
repeatedly expressed her gratitude.
“Thanks to the performers of Shen Yun for bringing us such
wonderful traditional art and such a gorgeous performance. I feel
very, very grateful to see such an excellent show. Thank you Shen
Yun for giving us brand new works every year.”
Kim Myo Soon is a famous performer of Korean traditional music. She
is also a representative of the Chinese wind and percussion
instruments in South Mountain, Daegu and noted Korean celebrity
(NO. 19 in the Association of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the
head of Seon Chang, Daegu branch).
Category: Shen Yun Performing Arts