Melodies That Capture the Spirit of Ancient China
How do you create the perfect harmony of East and West?
Shen Yun has succeeded in doing what many have tried and failed: seamlessly blending both Chinese and Western instruments in one orchestra. Where else can you hear traditional Chinese instruments—like the soulful erhu and the delicate pipa—alongside violins, trumpets and clarinets? Combining the exquisite beauty of Chinese melodies with the grandeur of the Western orchestra, Shen Yun takes musical storytelling to a whole new level. It is a sound like no other.
- Dancing for the Divine
- Creation
Resounding Voices of Hope
Every Shen Yun program is heightened by moving selections from our singers. These vocalists have undergone exclusive training to master an ancient bel canto technique that was once lost.
In bygone days, ancient Chinese theatre and early European opera shared the same singing technique: a natural method believed to produce the most beautiful and pure tone of voice. Today, however, bel canto’s genuine high-note technique has been lost in Europe. In China as well, it is impossible to find a singer who has truly grasped this method. Only Shen Yun’s singers use genuine bel canto on the modern stage, and their ability to perform while retaining perfect Chinese diction is unparalleled.
Each vocal piece is specially written for Shen Yun performances. With profound lyrics that probe into the mysteries of life, these songs transcend the boundaries of race and culture, and resonate with a message of hope and peace.
- “The Purpose of Life”